I think we were brothers in a previous life. I am originally from Chicago. I am an Athiest. That’s two. And the third? I said, “Yummers” when I saw that picture and then scrolled down to see you had said the same thing! I think God is trying to tell us something.

I don’t care what the ultimate source of Christmas is; whether it’s pagan, Christian or Scientology-based is irrelevant to me.

Sometimes, a good idea is a good idea.

The only thing wrong with Christmas is its’ name. Too Christ-y. That, I’ve got a problem with. But still…

Christmas is a GREAT idea.

Between him, Gates and Buffett, I’d say atheists are well-represented in high-profile philanthropy circles these days. And then Angelina adopts all those kids and does a lot for the Third World, too.

I saw a profile on the news last night about the 50 percent club, which is a group of people who donate half of their annual income to good causes – a pretty hefty commitment!

The people who started it did not mention any religious motivation, nor does their website. Though they certainly may not be atheists, it’s definitely a secular organization of people living sacrificially without any overt mention of god. I think things like this put the lie to that old religious canard about how there’s no good in the world apart from god. Next time I hear that one I’m going to have lots of examples to point to to counter that argument.