Atheists challenge the religious right

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For some time, the religious right has decried "secular humanism," a philosophy that rejects the supernatural or spiritual as a basis for moral decisionmaking. But now, nonbelievers are vigorously fighting back.

Only a small percentage of Americans admit to being nontheists (between 2 and 9 percent, depending on the poll), but that equates to many millions. And religionists' role in debates over stem-cell research and evolution vs. intelligent design - as well as radical religion in world conflicts - have galvanized some atheists to mount a counteroffensive.

In bestselling books, on websites, and with a national lobbying effort, atheists and other nontheists are challenging the growing religious influence in government and public life. Some are attacking the foundations of religion itself.

http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0104/p13s01-lire.htmlYeah. I think the internet has been a big part of enough like minded people being able to get together to support each other.

[Merrilyn]

Much agreed..and I'm so thankful for that connection. I'm very open about my non-thiestic views and will discuss freely with anyone who asks without ill intent. It seems to me that within the past two years or so, I've encountered more like-minded people than ever in my life. I really think there are just so many who are afraid to bear the stigma of admitting what they believe, so they silently carry it with them. The internet is a safe-place for these folks.