James Shapiro goes after natural selection again (twice) on HuffPo

A new poll suggests that atheism is on the rise in the US, while those who consider themselves religious has dropped. What's the cause? Two writers debate.

A great article about Jerry DeWitt and the growing presence of atheist communities

Does this set a record for smug nastiness?

Documentary about ongoing events in Uganda, where many question whether the growing influence of American religious groups has led to a movement to make homosexuality a crime punishable by death.

Kanzi the bonobo is able to create and use stone tools

What we really know about our evolutionary past – and what we don’t

Newer Imaging Technique Brings ‘Glymphatic System’ to Light

Oklahoma high school valedictorian denied diploma for using 'hell' in speech

Blasphemy Laws Exposed: The Consequences of Criminalizing “Defamation of Religions”

Playboy Interview with Richard Dawkins

Beginning Aug.30, the online auction site will ban the sale of curses, spells, hexes, magic, prayers, blessing services, magic potions, and healing sessions, which upsets some users.

Rep. Todd Akin is wrong about rape and pregnancy, but he’s not alone

update - too crazy even for the evangelical right
Barton’s Fall From Grace

David Barton says his documents prove that the Founding Fathers were deeply religious men who built America on Christian ideas - but do his sources check out?

I was invited several months ago to speak at the Faclan Book Festival in Stornoway and I was delighted to accept, as I have a great affection for the Highlands and Islands but have never visited Lewis and have heard such good things about its beauty and about the friendliness of the islanders.

It's What Moral Philosophers Do

An exhibit in the new Giants' Causeway Visitors' Centre acknowledges the creationist view of how the world-famous stones were formed.

The Magic of Reality - paperback release June 21

Rats Manipulated to be Attracted to Cats

No Precedent? Then Set One?

It's What Moral Philosophers Do

Science and Theology, Mystery and Wonder