Comments on: Obama’s nod to ‘nonbelievers’

By: Duane Madison

Duane Madison — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 17:15:05 +0000

“Non-believers” was fine as it tends to be more inclusive than the term “freethinkers” which is becoming more of a narrower organizational term. Better yet would have been just plain old “Agnostics, Appatheists and Atheists”
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By: Richard Thain

Richard Thain — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:37:34 +0000

A highlight of the inaugural address was President Barack Obamas’ acknowledgement of “nonbelievers.” Data in the USA and here in Canada show that atheists and agnostics are more than twice as likely to have post-secondary education than those practising a religion. The “no religion” group also has high levels of volunteerism with environment, peace, abortion rights, gay rights, science education etc associations. Scientifically-minded non-believers are slowly beginning to receive the respect they deserve. Hopefully, like-minded people will be encouraged to join their local humanist, atheist or skeptics association. President Obama is to be commended.

By: Jenna

Jenna — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:19:52 +0000

That was a powerful moment, even for me as a Canadian atheist.

We’re a little more aware of our diversity up here, but I feel for the atheists, agnostics, and other non-religious citizens of America, who have to deal with persecution, suspicion, and snide comments from officials (like George Bush’s comment on atheists not being true citizens or patriots).

By: Brix Smith

Brix Smith — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:31:14 +0000

PZ Myers is the king. Thanks for getting his comment on this.

By: icecycle

icecycle — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:46:53 +0000

On behalf of free thinkers everywhere, I object to a PZ Myers’ suggesting he has a place within our ranks. We’re inclusive, but we draw the line a certified kooks.