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Guest Post: The Origin Of Gender

Courtney Heard ¡ ¡ 2 min read

Guest Post: The Origin Of Gender

The following is a guest post by Mark S. Gaffney.Do not confuse the origin of gender with the evolution of sexual reproduction. Sexual reproduction wouldn’t exist had gender not come about first.For anyone who really believes god made gender (in the form of adam & eve) from dirt, … isn’t it time to leave the fairy tales behind? You’re adults … right? Ok then, lets get started!Gender Predates All Complex Organisms. In the mid 90’s, it was announced worldwide that more than 30 genders had been dis

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Your Stories of Atheism: Child Refused Healing Surgery

Courtney Heard ¡ ¡ 3 min read

Your Stories of Atheism: Child Refused Healing Surgery

This is an ongoing series featuring your stories of how you came to identify as an atheist. If you want to send me your story, you can submit it here. To read past stories, click here.The first one this week is from MikeMoeller1, a former Jehovah’s Witness: I was brought up in a Jehovah witness family. I always questioned why we didn’t have Christmas trees or celebrated anything the other kids did at school. When I was 15 I started asking questions about the bible and actually my fathers faith.

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Your Stories of Atheism: Zombies and Frauds

Courtney Heard ¡ ¡ 6 min read

Your Stories of Atheism: Zombies and Frauds

This is an ongoing series featuring your stories of how you came to identify as an atheist. If you want to send me your story, you can submit it here. To read past stories, click here.Our first story this week, comes from Brendan. We know him as Prototype Atheist and he can be followed at @ProtoAtheist: As a child, I was raised in the Catholic faith, but was generally skeptical of the doctrine as I grew older. The congregation reminded me of zombies as they droned on each Sunday with their pre-r

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Guest Post: 6 Arguments Atheists Need To Stop Using

Courtney Heard ¡ ¡ 3 min read

Guest Post: 6 Arguments Atheists Need To Stop Using

GM Note: This is a guest post from one of my favourite people and my friend, @NancyDrewPI who I am hoping most of you know, and if you don’t, you really ought to follow her. If you want to be a guest blogger on Godlessmom.com, click here. What do you think? What arguments are you sick of seeing from atheists? Let me know in the comments below.1. Bible/Quran Verses out of context:Know the context of the common Bible verses atheists use to point out instances of biblical immorality. Yeah, I know,

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Your Stories of Atheism: How Letting Go Of The Answers Leads To Truth

Courtney Heard ¡ ¡ 6 min read

Your Stories of Atheism: How Letting Go Of The Answers Leads To Truth

This is an ongoing series featuring your stories of how you came to identify as an atheist. If you want to send me your story, you can submit it here. To read past stories, click here.Our first story this week is from Brandi:I’m an atheist because at a young age, things that were being taught to me by older family members did not make sense, but what I learned watching Animal Planet and the Science Channel and in my science classes did. I remember once seeing poor, starving children on one of th

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Your Stories Of Atheism: Celebrating Atheism With Pizza!

Courtney Heard ¡ ¡ 5 min read

Your Stories Of Atheism: Celebrating Atheism With Pizza!

This is an ongoing series featuring your stories of how you came to identify as an atheist. If you want to send me your story, you can submit it here. To read past stories, click here.Our first story this week comes from Chris, who you can follow at @authorvoteyThe only time I went to church was during the summers with my Grandmother. Out of all her grandchildren, I was the only one that didn’t get along with her. My main problem with her is how she acted in church and how she acted at home was

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5 Religious Practices Weirder Than Tarantino on Peyote

Courtney Heard ¡ ¡ 4 min read

5 Religious Practices Weirder Than Tarantino on Peyote

This is a guest post from Andy The Atheist aka Virtual Athiest. Be sure to check out his blog here: Virtual Atheist. You can also follow him on Twitter here: @Atheist_Andy. If you want to become a guest blogger on Godlessmom.com, please click here.We as atheists are often informed by some of the demographic of the gullible that our religious position makes no sense, and that the evidence for whatever supernatural deity they happen to believe in is the only rational explanation for our existence.

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Your Stories Of Atheism: Slapping, Santa & Serial Killers

Courtney Heard ¡ ¡ 2 min read

Your Stories Of Atheism: Slapping, Santa & Serial Killers

This is an ongoing series featuring your stories of how you came to identify as an atheist. If you want to send me your story, you can submit it here. To read past stories, click here.Our first story this week comes from Rob:Next, we have a story from Gusto:Raised (Irish) Catholic. Altar boy till age 18. Even played Jesus in Godspell for Chrissakes. Oh the priests wanted me, and my Dad joined in the conspiracy. I dodged priesthood but kept up a nominal belief without much examination for many ye

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Guest Post: Simplicity Does Not Fix Complexity

Courtney Heard ¡ ¡ 12 min read

Guest Post: Simplicity Does Not Fix Complexity

This is a guest post from Chris Votey. He is a disabled atheist author who is trying very hard to kick start a career in writing. He is nearing his goal on Kickstarter and could use your help. Consider backing him, even $1 helps. Click here.My name is Chris; I am an author and an Atheist. I am also disabled. In my journey of my disability, I have met many people who have tried to give me a cure to my problem that was literally just water. I’m not kidding; they offered me water. How is this an is

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Your Stories of Atheism: A Video Submission & Sunglasses

Courtney Heard ¡ ¡ 8 min read

Your Stories of Atheism: A Video Submission & Sunglasses

This is an ongoing series featuring your stories of how you came to identify as an atheist. If you want to send me your story, you can submit it here. To read past stories, click here.Before we begin this week, please consider helping Mubarak Bala get to school in the USA. You can support the Indiegogo campaign by clicking here. Even a dollar helps. If you can’t afford to give anything, please share it everywhere you can using the hashtag #School4Mubarak. Thank you!The first story today comes fr

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Guest Post: Sobriety Without God

Courtney Heard ¡ ¡ 4 min read

Guest Post: Sobriety Without God

GM Note: This is a guest post from Dean. You can follow Dean Modified on Twitter: @DeanModified. If you would like to be a guest blogger on Godlessmom.com, please submit your post here. I was baptised Anglican although I had no say in the matter. I remember learning the frightening Roman Catholic version of the ten commandments from my grandfather as a seven year old. I was confirmed against my will as a thirteen year old after being sent to vacation bible school, which are actually three words

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Your Stories Of Atheism: Religion’s Death Throes

Courtney Heard ¡ ¡ 2 min read

Your Stories Of Atheism: Religion’s Death Throes

This is an ongoing series featuring your stories of how you came to identify as an atheist. If you want to send me your story, you can submit it here. To read past stories, click here.Our first story is short but very interesting, from Josh:My family was not very religious, and we didn’t attend a church that often until I was in High School. By then, I had already been through multiple math and science classes, and had learned some logic. In high school, were more science and math classes. Also,

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