Irish schoolchildren to learn about atheism:
The lessons on atheism, agnosticism and humanism for thousands of primary-school pupils in Ireland will be drawn up by Atheist Ireland and multi-denominational school provider Educate Together, in an education system that the Catholic church hierarchy has traditionally dominated.
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Atheists Sue IRS Over Preferential Treatment to Churches:
The IRS gives preferential treatment to churches and religious organizations who seek or have 501©(3) non-profit status compared to secular non-profit organizations. The groups say this violates non-believers' Constitutional rights because it treats churches differently than non-churches and equates to government support of religion. Ref. Source 3
NONBELIEVERS WALK FINE LINE WITH RELIGIOUS FAMILY MEMBERS
DEAR ABBY: My husband, "Mike," And I are young newlyweds and adjusting to our new life quite well. However, while we both come from deeply religious families, we are both nonbelievers, which has caused some strife within the family. Mike has several nieces and nephews (Ages 4 to 9) who have asked"¦ Ref. Source 8
How do I feel about Atheism? I feel Atheists are a [..]. I can believe the sun doesn't exist, yet that won't mean the sun isn't there. I can believe the speed limit is nothing more than a recommended speed, yet the cop will still pull me over for driving too fast. I can believe I am a plant who can survive off of only sunlight and water, yet that won't stop me from getting very badly burned and starving to death.
What a person believes has absolutely no affect upon reality whatsoever. And, as Atheists live their lives pretending there is no spiritual realm, I believe they are fools. However, I will make no attempt to convert them. What they believe while living is unimportant. When they die, they will see the spiritual realm for themselves and won't be able to deny its existence any longer.
'Toxic brand': Britons say religion does more bad than good, atheists 'more moral' than believers:
Nearly two-thirds of British people stated that religion causes more harm than it brings benefits, according to a new poll, which shows Muslim beliefs at odds with those of the rest of society. Ref. Source 4
If you believe there is no higher power christian call god or in any other system your are an atheist. It is not a religion as this thought does not try to direct you to better way of life.
I do resent most atheist tell me I should not believe in my religion. This is wrong but not for here I guess. The people in the last news quote need to sit down and have a heart to heart with their kin. This will lay respectful boundaries so that the children will know to go to their parents for the answers they seek.
Who is right or wrong does not matter it matter we need to respect on another and try to understand why we each chose what we do. It opens up good conversation from which all parties will learn. After all How did Goad create the Universe, what tools and materials did he use. When we die we find out and not till then so religious groups follow your creeds will tolerance or pity for those who don't perhaps you listen close enough perhaps you can win over some one to your point of view.