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| − | '''Good without God''' is a slogan commonly used by Western atheists to advance the notion that one can be good without God. | + | '''Good without God''' is a slogan commonly used by Western atheists to advance the notion that one can be good without God (See also: [[Atheism and morality]] and [[Moral failures of the atheist population]]). |
The psalmist [[David]] declared concerning atheists: "The fool has said in his heart, 'There is no God.' They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good." — [[Psalms]] 14:1 ([[King James Bible|KJV]]) | The psalmist [[David]] declared concerning atheists: "The fool has said in his heart, 'There is no God.' They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good." — [[Psalms]] 14:1 ([[King James Bible|KJV]]) | ||
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| + | == Richard Carrier's book on atheism and morality == | ||
The atheist activist [[Richard Carrier]] published a book entitled ''Sense and Goodness Without God: A Defense of Metaphysical Naturalism''. Carrier divorced his wife and now practices [[Polyamorous|polyamory]].<ref>[http://freethoughtblogs.com/carrier/archives/6737 Coming Out Poly + A Change of Life Venue]</ref> Before divorcing his wife, he was involved in adulterous affairs.<ref>[http://freethoughtblogs.com/carrier/archives/6737 Coming Out Poly + A Change of Life Venue]</ref> | The atheist activist [[Richard Carrier]] published a book entitled ''Sense and Goodness Without God: A Defense of Metaphysical Naturalism''. Carrier divorced his wife and now practices [[Polyamorous|polyamory]].<ref>[http://freethoughtblogs.com/carrier/archives/6737 Coming Out Poly + A Change of Life Venue]</ref> Before divorcing his wife, he was involved in adulterous affairs.<ref>[http://freethoughtblogs.com/carrier/archives/6737 Coming Out Poly + A Change of Life Venue]</ref> | ||
| − | The American Humanist Association uses this slogan very prominently on their website. The atheist [[PZ Myers]] received the American Humanist Association's 2009 Humanist of the Year award and International Humanist Award in 2011. | + | == American Humanist Association and the slogan good without God == |
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| + | The American Humanist Association uses this slogan very prominently on their website. | ||
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| + | The atheist [[PZ Myers]] received the American Humanist Association's 2009 Humanist of the Year award and International Humanist Award in 2011. | ||
[[Category: Atheism]] | [[Category: Atheism]] | ||
[[Category: Morality]] | [[Category: Morality]] | ||
Revision as of 07:34, January 30, 2017
Good without God is a slogan commonly used by Western atheists to advance the notion that one can be good without God (See also: Atheism and morality and Moral failures of the atheist population).
The psalmist David declared concerning atheists: "The fool has said in his heart, 'There is no God.' They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good." — Psalms 14:1 (KJV)
Richard Carrier's book on atheism and morality
The atheist activist Richard Carrier published a book entitled Sense and Goodness Without God: A Defense of Metaphysical Naturalism. Carrier divorced his wife and now practices polyamory.[1] Before divorcing his wife, he was involved in adulterous affairs.[2]
American Humanist Association and the slogan good without God
The American Humanist Association uses this slogan very prominently on their website.
The atheist PZ Myers received the American Humanist Association's 2009 Humanist of the Year award and International Humanist Award in 2011.