Michael Nugent debated scientist and Christian Dr David Glass, chaired by Stephen Shaw QC, in the Courtyard Theatre, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, on 9 October 2013. There were three rounds of statements followed by audience questions. Opening statement by David Glass Opening statement by Michael Nugent (more…)
It's just the news and calendar this week, but there's quite a lot in both. In fact we're so busy I've been drafted to take part in a debate, as apparently even Michael Nugent can't be in two places at once. - Derek Walsh, Editor (more…)
Atheist Ireland is working with Educate Together to develop Ireland's first course about atheism for primary school children. Michael Nugent discussed the issue on CKNW News Talk AM 980 Radio in Vancouver in Canada with host Sean Leslie and Pat O'Brien of Center For Inquiry in Canada.
As promised, this week's newsletter comes to you considerably earlier than you've become used to. Those who prefer to get it later can simply wait a few hours before reading. - Derek Walsh, Editor (more…)
If you're a Catholic, the Vatican has announced that you can reduce the amount of time spent in Purgatory ("a sort of divine Ellis island" in Richard Dawkins' memorable description) by following Pope Francis on Twitter. As you're reading this, it's overwhelmingly likely that you're not a Catholic, and you'd probably get ...
If you're a Catholic, the Vatican has announced that you can reduce the amount of time spent in Purgatory ("a sort of divine Ellis island" in Richard Dawkins' memorable description) by following Pope Francis on Twitter. As you're reading this, it's overwhelmingly likely that you're not a Catholic, and you'd probably get ...
Things are finally back to normal this week. No holidays or conferences to get in the way of me delivering all the important atheist news and views to you all. Rest assured, I closed the curtains and ignored this weekend's record-breaking sunshine in order to get this newsletter written. I ...
Jane Donnelly of Atheist Ireland introduces Annie Laurie Gaylor of the Freedom From Religion Foundation at the opening of the international conference in Dublin on Empowering Women Through Secularism on 29-30 June 2013.
Another late night edition. (It's not rational not to take advantage of unexpectedly good weather.) We have some good news about our conference, a profile of one of its speakers, the welcome return of our news roundup (helpfully compiled by Barbara Monea), as well as listings of upcoming events and ...
Another late night edition. (It's not rational not to take advantage of unexpectedly good weather.) We have some good news about our conference, a profile of one of its speakers, the welcome return of our news roundup (helpfully compiled by Barbara Monea), as well as listings of upcoming events and ...