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Mormonism and Jehovah’s Witness: Two Sides of the Same 19th Century Coin

November 3, 2023 by Max Carlisle in Opinion

Mormonism and Jehovah’s Witnesses often get lumped together simply because they are both “those people who come to your door talking about God”. And although they do both lean heavily on proselytization efforts, they are still two distinct religious movements. They share some similarities,and they also have significant differences in their beliefs, practices, and history. […]

Extremes and Political Homelessness: It’s Worse Than Ever

September 21, 2023 by Max Carlisle in News

In a recent AFL Live Stream, President Thomas Sheedy and Vice President Matthew Hebb discussed the increase in bifurcation and political homelessness among Americans. With the tendency towards viewing political parties as extreme caricatures of themselves, many people, arguably the majority of the population, find themselves never 100% agreeing with their chosen party. The positions […]

Groypers: An Atheist Survival Guide

June 13, 2023 by Cara Lina in Opinion

Groypers: An Atheist Survival Guide What are Groypers? First of all, Groypers are a group of extreme activists who are known for their use of online trolling and harassment. In 2023 their leader Nick Fuentes remarked that he wants the 21st Century to become the most Christian Century in human history. Groypers are named after […]

Atheist society of knoxville breaks bread at rationalist table

May 10, 2023 by Cara Lina in News

“Community is important to each and every one of us. Community is just as important to nonbelievers as it is to the faith community. It’s wonderful to see the efforts of this local group and demonstrates the importance of making a community if you lack one. Many people feel like if they admit to not […]

Atheists and Free Speech (Part I)

April 12, 2023 by Cara Lina in Opinion

Defending the Right to Speak: How Atheists are Fighting for Free Speech (Part I) In a world where exchanging ideas and opinions is becoming increasingly polarized, the right to free speech is controversial. For atheists, expressing dissenting opinions and challenging prevailing beliefs is especially important. Despite facing censorship, boycotts, and even death threats, prominent atheists […]

The Pursuit of Equity Vs. the Pursuit of Happiness

February 28, 2023 by Kristine Harley in Opinion

Fundamentalism can be defined as nostalgia for a world that never existed. What then is this belief in a future utopia in which “equity” is promised, especially since it will likewise remain elusive? It is difficult to pin down who coined this phrase, but here is an example of equity versus equal opportunity: Equality gives […]