I’m ashamed to say it, and even more ashamed to have thought about it, but if I wanted to be completely honest with you, my text today should have the unflattering but accurate title: “Why didn’t god save the fireman?”. But how many of us would read a post about the wrongful death of a firefighter? How many of us, hand on heart, even bothered to learn the fireman’s name? I’m not pretending to be superior: I, too, searched and learned it just for the need of today’s post. Corey Comperatore was one of those countless fellow human beings who follow the admonition of Epicurus, even if they have n ..read more

In September 2022, a young voice spoke out against Iran’s rulers. Nika Shakarami, just 16, walked the streets dreaming of freedom. Her story, filled with defiance and suffering, inspires a nation eager to be free from oppression’s grasp. Nika’s brief life showed the energy of youth. While her personal life remains mostly unknown, her bravery on a critical day reveals her character. Mahsa Amini’s death, due to police treatment over wearing a so-called improper hijab, sparked outrage in Iran. Nika, like many, couldn’t stay quiet. She joined others in demanding change, armed with only water and ..read more

(Article in Greek below / Το άρθρο στα Ελληνικά ακολουθεί) The Greek government will once again waste taxpayers’ money on a medieval scam. According to recent publications, the Greek government will send a government plane to Jerusalem taking additional security measures. Is this planned in terms of some diplomatic effort to stop the genocide in Gaza? Maybe for humanitarian aid? No, this is to transfer the so-called ‘holy’ fire to Greece. At the same time, in ᾽Τransparency᾽ (website for publicity of government policy and administrative activity), municipalities are identified to be preparing ..read more

In the annals of human thought, certain individuals stand out as beacons of reason and enlightenment, guiding humanity toward a deeper understanding of ourselves and the universe we inhabit. Among these luminaries, Daniel Dennett occupies a place of profound significance. With his towering intellect, boundless curiosity, and unwavering commitment to the pursuit of truth, Dennett has left an indelible mark on the fields of philosophy, cognitive science, and beyond. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1942, Dennett embarked on a journey of intellectual exploration that would lead him to become on ..read more

Since March 8, 1979, Iran has been a battleground against the enforced wearing of the hijab. However, the recent uprising sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini in opposition to mandatory hijab laws signifies a significant shift. This generation of Iranian women and girls has shattered the taboo surrounding Islamic hijab, marking the beginning of a larger and more challenging battle. This battle aims not only to reclaim all civil rights and freedoms lost since the 1979 revolution but also to dismantle the misogynistic ideology entrenched in Iran’s governance, along with its supporting laws and r ..read more

Join our Atheist Day webinar on March 23, 2024 as we commemorate three decades of progress while addressing future challenges. For centuries, generations of atheists and secularists have advocated for reason and secular values, achieving significant milestones worldwide. However, discrimination and the encroachment of religious ideologies persist. In this webinar, you will meet a few of the best atheist activists of our time, reflect on the successes of the last 30 years, and discuss strategies to navigate contemporary secularism. This event offers insights from seasoned activists, fostering ..read more

How have we helped atheists for the past year? Read our Annual Report online or download. Click below to view. 2022/23 AAI Annual report The post Our 2022 – 2023 Annual Report appeared first on Atheist Alliance International ..read more

In an age of times unrecorded, unthinkably remote and arcane, A conclave of gods indescribable, adrift in a cosmic domain. Non-physical, non-temporal, in eternal ennui they mire, Godlike yet flawed, a celestial middle management’s choir. In a realm devoid of matter, where existence was but a jest, They’d languish, ponder, dally, trapped in this celestial quest. Yet amidst the silence of the cosmos, where no sound dared to creep, Stirred a god of senior standing, rousing his brethren from sleep. “Wake,” he bade, “from your lethargy, let us conquer this celestial blight, In place of the nothing ..read more

10 December 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of one of the world’s most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This landmark document enshrines the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being – regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. The Declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 and sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected. Among its cruci ..read more

AAI Board Elections 2023 Ten directors have been elected to the Atheist Alliance International Board by AAI affiliate Members. Mr. Amardeo Sharma, former president of the European Council of Skeptical Organisations, served as the returning officer for the election. The newly elected directors are as follows: August Berkshire (USA), Fotis Frangopoulos (Greece), Hugo Daniel Estrella Tampieri (Argentina/Italy), Avi-Yona Israel (USA), Jason Sylvester (Canada), Ebuka Ikeorah (Nigeria), Tonoy Emroz Alam (Germany/Bangladesh), Stella Thomas (Australia), Alfonso Ugarte Johnson (Bolivia), and Brian Ker ..read more