Category Archives: atheism

Poem by Paul Laurence Dunbar

Posted on February 9, 2013 by ZachWeiner

TweetDunbar’s a bit stilted for my taste, though when he confirms my biases I waver in that judgment. “Religion” (1913) I am no priest of crooks nor creeds, For human wants and human needs Are more to me than prophets’ … Continue reading →

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A Mark Twain Passage in Honor of the Anniversary of Christopher Hitchens’ Death

Posted on December 15, 2012 by ZachWeiner

TweetFrom “Letters from the Earth,” which you should read, asshole. Letter VII Noah and his family were saved — if that could be called an advantage. I throw in the if for the reason that there has never been an … Continue reading →

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On Agnosticism vs. Atheism

Posted on February 7, 2012 by ZachWeiner

TweetOn Agnosticism vs. Atheism, in which I piss off lots of readers For a long time I prefered to call myself “agnostic” as opposed to one of the many terms that suggests some amount of gnosis about the universe and … Continue reading →

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Carl Sagan Quote

Posted on January 14, 2011 by ZachWeiner

TweetOne of the strains of the Skeptic/Atheist community I really dislike is the people who conflate reserved judgment or nuanced views as signs of weakness. For example, self-proclaimed agnostics are often mocked by Atheists as cowards. It was encouraging to … Continue reading →

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Short Story: “Nat”

Posted on November 5, 2010 by ZachWeiner

TweetHey guys! This is my first attempt at short fiction for adults since I was in college. Please let me know what you think (and tell me if you find any typos). This blog is a place for me to … Continue reading →

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