“[Fields] regarded all religions with the suspicion of a seasoned con man.” …
Publications
Edward Paul Abbey
“Whatever we cannot easily understand we call God; this saves much wear and tear on the brain tissues.” …
Freethinkers Day
Freethinkers Day celebrates the life of Thomas Paine, born on today’s date in 1737 (see entry on this page). The day educates the public about Paine’s work and about freethinking, …
Alan Alda
“For a while in my teens, I was sure I had it. It was about getting to heaven. If heaven existed and lasted forever, then a mere lifetime spent scrupulously …
John Baskerville
Stranger Beneath this cone in unconsecrated ground a friend to the liberties of mankind directed his body to be inhumed. May the example contribute to emancipate thy mind from the …
Jason Aaron
“I’ve been an atheist for many years, but I’ve remained fascinated by religion. If anything, I’ve become more fascinated by religion and faith after I lost mine.” …
Patton Oswalt
“My feelings on religion are starting to morph. I’m still very much an atheist, except that I don’t necessarily see religion as being a bad thing. … I’m almost saying …
David Friedrich Strauss
Mikhail Baryshnikov
“I don’t believe in marriage in the conventional way. I am not [a] religious person, and marriage in front of [the] altar wouldn’t say anything to me.” …
