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I’ve been thinking a while about an accusation towards atheists that does have a ring of truth: are we smug? My first response is, are we really smugger than a theist who thinks she has friends in high places and will go to heaven when she dies because she’s one of the “good ones”?
Maybe that’s flip, but that is how I see it. Sure, I’m an atheist because my critical thin…
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Added by Sarah Trachtenberg on December 3, 2009 at 6:39pm —
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Don’t pastors’ kids make the best atheists?
November 19th, 2009
Those of you who read my sample chapter on Janet (which was also published) have read the story of a PK (preacher’s kid) who experienced one of the worst things that could happen to a child. Her father urged her to pray to forgive the man who sexually abused her, something she was not able to do. This was a pivotal moment in her path to atheism.
PK Luke…
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Added by Sarah Trachtenberg on November 19, 2009 at 10:09pm —
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In my search for interviewees for Not My God (the book itself, not just this blog), I went for a diverse crowd, including a diverse group of ages. Kids/teenagers are particularly valuable. Yes, they are the future, all right, but growing up in the information age provides them with an enormous cohort effect. I’ve mentioned that they are more fortunate than I was in that I was all alone as a young atheist, whereas t…
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Added by Sarah Trachtenberg on October 29, 2009 at 5:39pm —
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Here in the Not My God penthouse, I’ve realized that I’ve been doing this blog for almost a year. Praise Darwin! I’m acknowledging the milestone a little early since I’ll be in Germany meeting my new nephew soon and probably away from the blog.
I’ve certainly learned a lot about the subject matter and gotten a lot to think about through this book project. I conceived Not My God in the first place around Darwin’s 199t…
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Added by Sarah Trachtenberg on October 8, 2009 at 9:20pm —
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Happy Blasphemy Day, everyone! Why celebrate blasphemy, you ask? It's important to put into to practice the concept that we shouldn't respect religion just because it's religion. It is not exempt from criticism the way so many people seem to think it is. Don't bow down to religion when it treads on you in the name of "respect." Respect has to be earned.
Speaking of blasphemy, it was great to see Dawkins on Colbert, talki…
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Added by Sarah Trachtenberg on October 1, 2009 at 7:37pm —
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Off-topic: why do we often say, “That’s for history to decide”? Why is the opinion/assessment of people in the future more important than ours? Are they better than us? Don’t let future history boss you around!
OK, enough stand-up.
Not My God functions as an illustration of how atheists are hated in the United States. Depending on where you are in the rest of the world, being an atheist can be no big deal or will…
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Added by Sarah Trachtenberg on September 24, 2009 at 11:32pm —
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Tomorrow is the eighth anniversary of the worst terrorist attack in history. For many, the events of September Eleventh strengthened their belief in god– for some, in an angry, vengeful god, and for others, a kind, loving god. Others, still, wouldn’t retain their faith in the aftermath of the tragedy. Some of you may be among them.
It is probable that Richard Dawkins wrote the God Delusion and started the New Atheis…
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Added by Sarah Trachtenberg on September 10, 2009 at 8:11pm —
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Aye gevalt– Is it September already?
Thank Darwin for Facebook. It is proving invaluable in my meeting and schmoozing with other atheists/skeptics. Plus it’s great for meeting cool people everywhere. To any young ‘uns reading this, you have no idea how much the internet has changed things.
One thing I see a lot of in this project is atheists who have double, and sometimes even triple, whammies: being an atheist and being gay. Being an atheist and in the bible belt. Being atheist, gay and in th…
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Added by Sarah Trachtenberg on September 3, 2009 at 6:58pm —
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Added by Sarah Trachtenberg on August 27, 2009 at 11:24pm —
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July 23rd, 2009
Hi Diddly Ho Atheisterinos,
Andy recorded my act at TAM 7. Here it is. The quality isn’t great (no offense, Andy…I’m grateful to see it before the DVD comes out, so thanks again), but when the DVD of the event comes out, I’ll post the professionally recorded version.
TAM stand-up comedy
I’m open to constructive criticism, but please go easy:) Not too Simon Cowell-esque.
Now onto Not My God stuff. In the past few weeks, I’ve gained a much greater understanding of the unique ch…
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Added by Sarah Trachtenberg on July 23, 2009 at 7:24pm —
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Added by Sarah Trachtenberg on June 26, 2009 at 7:06pm —
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Hi Infidels,
This is a nice site to discover! I'm working on a book about the personal stories of atheists in America, specifically about how they are persecuted. Please visit my site, Not My God:
www.sarahtrachtenberg.com
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Added by Sarah Trachtenberg on April 1, 2009 at 6:12am —
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