Humanism, atheism and other freedoms

There seem to be almost as many definitions of atheism as there are atheists. Perhaps that’s because it is a proposition that frees the mind rather than constricts it.

Many definitions of atheism embrace science as the framework for knowledge and understanding of our universe. Many adopt humanist codes of ethics and humanitarian principles as guides for our behaviour in the world. These are all valid and worthwhile practices, but they are unnecessarily complex as definitions of the atheism that enables them.

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If you ever want an example of just how convoluted, crazy and illogical religious thinking has become, you can usually depend on the Catholics. Take the comments by the Pope’s astronomer, Guy Consolmagno, who has just accused creationists of being pagans.

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