Atheist Republic's Archive of Atheism Blog Posts & Articles

The Atheist Republic international team of bloggers regularly writes atheist blog posts and articles about a variety of subjects including religion, atheist parenting, atheist kids, current events, ethics and morality, community and commentary on news stories of interest to atheists. Our writers hail from a variety of backgrounds and write from their own unique histories providing a diverse wealth of experiences. We welcome you to read the posts and engage with them in the comments section. You can also click on the author’s name to see the other posts they've written.

Many people are confused about the meaning of the terms atheist and agnostic. These terms are not mutually exclusive. One can be an agnostic atheist.

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Why are so many religious people afraid of science revealing the closeness of our relationship with animals?

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by KimBoo York

KimBoo York has been an atheist mourner since 1996, and in her first column brings her brand of sarcasm and optimism to the brutal reality of grief.

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by Casper Rigsby

“No performer should attempt to bite off red-hot iron unless he has a good set of teeth.” – Harry Houdini

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People spend so much time longing for heaven, but when you talk with them, many have no clue about what it will be like. Just ask them, and listen as they tie themselves in knots.

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Are you having to deal with people that you care about telling your children about their religious beliefs of Heaven or Hell? What is a parent to do?

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How might atheists grieve differently from the religious? Coping with loss and what to expect as you grieve.

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A look into the worldview of the religious and why it seems they do not mind their deity blessing them, yet ignoring others.

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Angels are actually a pretty complex subject, with a huge number of stories about them in many different religions.

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by Casper Rigsby

They say that there are some things that you don't talk about in polite company. Religion, politics, and sex top that list. But this isn't exactly polite company and I think some folks need to understand that these topics are quite possibly the ones we should talk about the most often.

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The Value of Atheist Blogs

There is social stigma that surrounds atheism in many communities, a stigma which causes many atheists to hide their true selves rather than proclaim their views proudly and in public.

Fortunately, not every atheist feels this way, and there are a few atheist bloggers maintaining blogs on a variety of atheist-related topics. These are valuable resources for other atheists, and it is well worth exploring them for the advice, life experience and information they contain.

What Atheist Blogs Might Contain

Not every atheist blogger blogs about atheism directly. There are many topics that might interest atheists and topics that value from the viewpoint of a non-believer. Here are just some of the blogs you may find written by other atheists:

These are just a few of the many topics that might be covered by an atheist blogger. As you explore the world of atheist blogging, you may find a variety of topics that will interest you and appeal to your views about the world.

Why Read a Blog About Atheism?

Being an atheist can be lonely and isolating, especially if you must hide your beliefs from your friends and family; a community of those with similar beliefs can be truly beneficial to both the blogger and the readers. These blogs are especially helpful when they provide some real-world advice for living as an atheist in a religious word. It can be a challenge to find atheist-friendly parenting advice, for example, from other bloggers; seeking out atheist bloggers will yield far better results.

Another benefit of atheist blogging is the ability to learn about a wide array of viewpoints and personal philosophies. Unlike religions, where members must subscribe to specific beliefs, atheists come from a wide spectrum of backgrounds and philosophical principles. Reading about these different viewpoints can open your eyes to ideas outside of your own and help to generate interesting conversations with other readers and even friends and family outside of the blog.

Sharing a blog about various atheism topics can be a good way to bridge the topic with your family and bring up a discussion about your views on god and religion, providing you with a jumping-off point for valuable communication opportunities. You never know; you might even find after sharing a post that there are a few closet atheists in your social group.