Millions of Canadians are quarantined or self-isolating for the next week or two to slow down the spread of COVID-19. While we’re stuck in our homes, I thought it would be a good idea to get to know Canadian atheists.
Continue reading “Are you a Canadian atheist? Tell me what’s on your mind!”What is the ‘proper’ definition of secularism?
I have a pet peeve. It’s about secularism. Not about secularism itself; secularism is objectively and unambiguously a good thing. No, it’s about all the misinformation and confusion being spread about secularism.
Continue reading “What is the ‘proper’ definition of secularism?”Catholic schools can hire only Catholic teachers… but that doesn’t mean what you think it does
In a recent Weekly Update for Canadian Atheist, I made a throwaway comment about requiring teachers in public Catholic schools to actually be Catholic. It’s a very controversial topic, and my position on it is very nuanced, so I thought I’d expand on exactly where I stand on the issue.
Continue reading “Catholic schools can hire only Catholic teachers… but that doesn’t mean what you think it does”Even the biggest tents have outsides
Events this past week conspired to get me thinking about the topic of building a unified progressive community in Canada. Continue reading “Even the biggest tents have outsides”
Gods
, filmmaker Gustavo Coletti has kindly allowed Canadian Atheist readers the opportunity to watch his film Gods (Dioses) for free. I took that opportunity, and it was well worth it. Continue reading “Gods“
31 questions for atheists
Godless Mom dug up this old list of 31 questions for atheists. It was a bit of nostalgic for me, so like Godless Mom I decided to re-answer the questions. Continue reading “31 questions for atheists”
I confess that I missed this angle
I wrote an article that described the pathway from (or through) atheism to the alt-right in Canada. I thought I was being pretty detailed, and thorough. But it seems I missed a very important aspect of it. Continue reading “I confess that I missed this angle”
The “right to see your face” is bullshit
For the second week, Québec’s idiotic Bill 62 has dominated Canadian news, and I have had to listen to dumb “arguments” in support of it. Continue reading “The “right to see your face” is bullshit”
Veil ban supporters are dumber – and more dangerous – than you think
To no-one’s surprise, but to widespread concern and dismay, Québec passed a bill banning anyone giving or using public services from having their faces covered. Continue reading “Veil ban supporters are dumber – and more dangerous – than you think”
I don’t believe in racists
That’s a really incendiary title, but I can confidently say that it doesn’t mean what you probably think it does. Continue reading “I don’t believe in racists”