Atheist Websites Directory

This directory includes most of the top atheist websites plus some useful small sites. Note that the category structure is necessarily imperfect since some sites in the list could fit into more than one group. Also note that several categories contain links to articles and other resources that might interest an atheist.

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General Websites

Many of the sites in this section represent large organizations, but some were created by individuals or small groups. In most cases the link points to the home page.

American Atheists - This pioneering atheist organization was founded in 1963 by Madalyn Murray O'Hair after her successful legal battle against mandatory prayer in U.S. public schools. Since then the organization has engaged in numerous other legal actions to support the separation of church and state, and to end discrimination against non-Christians. Its other activities include publishing books, organizing demonstrations, and providing college scholarships. It also maintains the largest archive of atheist literature in the United States. The website is frequently updated with reports on the latest legal actions, demonstrations, and public controversies relating to atheism.

Freedom From Religion Foundation - This non-profit foundation, which was incorporated in 1978, fights attempts by U.S. religious organizations to use the powers of government to promote religion. Its attorneys have taken part in many legal battles on issues such as the separation of state and church, organized prayer in public schools, and efforts to use taxpayer money to fund religious schools. Another ongoing activity is the effort to protect the rights of women, gays, and minorities from attacks by church groups.

Atheist Alliance International - The goal of this organization, which has affiliates in more than 20 countries, is to create more compassionate and better-informed societies. Its members believe that human activities should be based on reason and science rather than religion or superstition. The U.S. affiliate, Atheist Alliance America, presents the annual Richard Dawkins Award to individuals who make outstanding contributions to freethought.

Evil Bible Website - The main purpose of this well-known site is to spread the terrible truth about Christianity. It points out that the Christian God, according to the bible, has been directly responsible for numerous mass-murders and other atrocious acts. The articles on the site discuss the specific biblical passages which describe these terrible crimes. There are also descriptions of the mass murders and various other atrocities committed by Christians from ancient times to the present day. Many of the articles on the site were written by Charlotte Schnook.

The Freethinker - This is the website of The Freethinker magazine, which has been continuously published in England since its launch in 1881, and is generally regarded as the world's oldest surviving freethought publication. The Victorian age in which it was launched was very hostile to atheists, and after an 1882 issue of the magazine included some irreligious cartoons, its founder G.W. Foote was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment with hard labor for violating England's anti-blasphemy law. More than a century later the publication's long campaign against that law finally helped get it repealed. The magazine also played an important role in the movement to legalize birth control in England. This tradition of activism still continues, and is quite apparent to anyone who visits the website.

The Secular Web (Infidels.org) - This is one of the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive freethought resources on the internet. Established in 1995, it contains many articles by prominent scholars, scientists, and historians. The articles cover almost every aspect of the atheism versus religion debate, as well as many related topics in the fields of science, religion and history. This is an excellent resource not only for someone who is just learning about atheism, but also for anyone interested in doing research on the subject.

Rational Response Squad - This well-known site is home to a community of activist free-thinkers who want to promote rational thinking in all matters. Various articles on the site describe the benefits to humanity that have been brought about by logical thought and scientific methods, and compare those benefits to the problems caused by religion and superstition. Anyone can make a contribution by writing articles and participating in an active forum.

The Freethought Society - Founded in 1993 by Margaret Downey, this quickly became one of the most active and influential freethought organizations in the United States. It is especially noteworthy for the militancy of its efforts to bring an end to discrimination against non-theists. Many of its activities, such as organizing protests and putting up billboards, are based on the belief that a strong public voice is necessary to overcome the prejudice against secularists that currently pervades American society. The long-term goal is to help bring about a world in which any freethinker can express his or her beliefs without fear of discrimination or retaliation.

Atheist Revolution - This top site is a valuable resource for skeptics, agnostics, atheists, progressives, or anyone who wants to help bring about a better world. It is especially helpful in revealing the harm caused to society by organized religion, particularly the hate and violence that result from Christian extremism. It points out examples of this harm through frequent posts about recent acts of repression and violence perpetrated by religious groups. It also offers links to other websites and blogs that contain related information.

Center for Inquiry - This nonprofit umbrella organization oversees a diverse group of projects intended to promote science, freedom of inquiry, and secular humanist values. One of its best-known projects is "On Campus", an outreach program that helps secular students organize and operate school groups. Another program, the "Freethought Books Project", provides donations of freethought literature to prisoners and inmates in mental hospitals. The organization is also the sponsor of the annual "Women in Secularism" conference. Other activities include political lobbying, educational projects, and preservation of secular literature. The organization's headquarters is in Amherst, New York, but it also has offices in many U.S. cities as well as many countries. The website contains a press center, a store, and a forums section.

The Center for Inquiry also provides support for the work of two major affiliates, the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and the Council for Secular Humanism, and helps publish their respective periodicals, Skeptical Inquirer and Free Inquiry.

Update (01-24-2016) -- In January 2016 a merger was announced in which the Richard Dawkins Foundation became a new division of the Center for Inquiry.

Atheist Empire - This resource, which was established in 1998, is a good place to find general information about atheism. One especially valuable part of the site is the "Great Minds" section, which describes the philosophical views of famous thinkers such as Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony, Sigmund Freud, Voltaire, Einstein, and Carl Sagan. Another section contains statistical data on the numbers of adherents of various religions in comparison to the number of atheists and other non-believers. There is also a guide to films and movies that express anti-religious views.

Religious Tolerance - This main purpose of this website is to promote mutual understanding and tolerance among people of all beliefs. Its underlying premise is that every individual should be free to form his or her own opinions and that no one group has the right to impose its practices or beliefs on other groups. It also serves as an educational resource, and contains an archive of more than three thousand articles and essays on a variety of subjects relating to religion, atheism and skepticism. Overall, this is one of the most-visited freethought sites on the internet.

NoBeliefs.com - Launched in 1997, this is still one of the most popular websites for atheists and freethinkers. Many of the numerous articles explain how religion is the root cause of much of the ignorance, intolerance, and violence that has plagued humankind throughout history. The site also contains news reports, a list of common fallacies relating to religion, and a section of book reviews.

The Atheist Scholar - This is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning about atheism. It contains many well-written articles covering such subjects as the history of atheism, science vs. religion, atheist ethics, atheism and the law, atheist demographics, biblical criticism, and "the new atheism". There are also sections dedicated to atheist films, atheist fiction, and personal narratives of non-believers. All of the articles are very informative, yet easy to read and understand.

American Humanist Association - This organization was founded in 1941 for the purpose of promoting humanism in all societies. Based in the United States, its specific activities include advocating for the full separation of church and state, improving public education, promoting scientific and medical research, and creating a true American democracy. It also publishes the award-winning magazine, the Humanist.

Arguments for Atheism - If you are looking for a general guide to the major arguments for atheism and against religion, you can find it here. Various articles discuss such topics as the existence of evil, the harmful effects of religion on society, God's silence, and moral values. In addition, the site contains articles about the history of atheism, some quotations by famous atheists, and a list of references.

Ask the Atheist - Do you have a question for an atheist? This website provides a simple fill-in form that allows you to ask it, and a reply will normally be posted on the site within a few days for everyone to read. Several very knowledgeable individuals help to provide answers, and the discussions can be expanded by comments from readers. In addition to asking new questions, you can also search for a specific topic in an archive of hundreds of previously-answered questions. Many of these archived questions relate to problems that atheists may encounter in everyday life when dealing with people of different belief systems. Overall this site provides a very large amount of helpful information.

Skeptic Friends - This site was created to promote logic, critical thinking, and science as the best way for a person to arrive at his or her personal beliefs and moral values. Members may conduct polls, submit articles for possible publication on the site, and discuss various religious issues in a group of forums.

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Online Communities

Reddit Atheism Forum - With more than a million members, this is undoubtedly the largest and most active atheism forum on the web. Even if you don't join and participate in the discussions, it is still an excellent place to keep up with the latest news stories of interest to atheists. In addition, you will always find many discussions relating to important moral, social, and political issues of modern society, as viewed from a secularist perspective.

Atheist Nexus - This is a major social networking site for non-Christians. Each person who joins is given his or her own profile page for displaying personal information and photos. Members may also express their views in forums, make blog posts, join special groups, announce events, and upload videos.

Talk Freethought - This is one of the better-known and most active freethought forums on the internet. In addition to the usual discussions about philosophy, science, religion, and morality, there are sections devoted to secular lifestyles, popular culture, and humor. The lifestyles section contains a special "Atheists' Testimony Thread" in which members can describe what led to their personal "de-conversions" from religion. Note: This site was formerly called the "Freethought Rationalism Forum", but was re-launched under the current name in 2014.

Richard Dawkins Foundation - The well-known atheist scientist and author Richard Dawkins created the Foundation for Reason and Science in order to promote critical thinking, and to combat ignorance, superstition, and religious intolerance. This popular site covers a broad range of topics not only in religion, but also in science, politics, and current events.

Update (01-24-2016) -- In January 2016 the Richard Dawkins Foundation and the Center for Inquiry announced that the two organizations are merging, with the Richard Dawkins Foundation becoming a new division within the Center for Inquiry.

Ex-Christian - An online community for former Christians, this site includes a "testimonies" section in which people explain why they can no longer accept the tenets of their previous religion. Members can also discuss their personal views and other matters in an active forum. The site also includes videos, articles, and a gallery of images.

Atheist Zone - This prominent news and social networking site serves as an internet gathering place for atheists, skeptics, liberals, and anyone else interested in talking about the problems caused by organized religions, and how atheism is a logical alternative. The site includes a forum, a retail shop, and a wiki which may be edited by any member. Note: This website was previously called "Think Atheist".

Secular Cafe - This online gathering place serves as a venue for secularists who want to discuss important issues in a friendly relaxed environment. There are individual forums for politics, religion, morality and various other subjects. Everyone is welcome regardless of their personal views, provided that they don't engage in abusive or disruptive conduct.

Atheist Republic - This online community has attracted a diverse group of contributors from many different backgrounds. Its website provides opportunities for blogging, participating in forum discussions, uploading images, and other activities. There are also news stories, a section of statistics about atheism, and a store. One of the strengths of this community is its international makeup, which makes it a place where atheists from different societies can meet and exchange ideas.

Atheist Universe - This is another diverse international community with an easy-to-use website that includes an active forum, member blogs, and links to other resources.

AtheistForums.com and AtheistForums.org - These are two of the oldest and best-established basic atheist forum sites on the web. Although they have the same name, "Atheist Forums", they were created independently, and there is no connection between them. But they are similar, and some people have joined both of them and visit both regularly. There are often some very knowledgeable participants in basic forums of this type, and some of the best discussions take place in them.

Happy Atheist Forum - This is another well-established atheist forum site. There are many individual discussion sections where members can express their views in areas such as social issues, current events, and politics.

Ain't No God - In addition to participating in discussion threads, members of this forum can also post images and create their own blogs.

Debating Christianity and Religion Forum - This forum is specifically designed to encourage discussions about various human belief systems. Many atheists have joined for the purpose of engaging in direct debates with Christians.

Skeptics Guide to the Universe Forums - This forum site was originally created for discussions of the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe weekly podcasts produced by the New England Skeptical Society. Typical subjects of these podcasts include myths, superstitions, conspiracy theories, pseudoscience, and purported paranormal phenomena. Participants in the forum can also start discussions about other subjects as well. Due to the popularity of the podcasts, this has become one of the largest and most active online groups for skeptics and free-thinkers.

Other Online Communities:

Raving Atheists Forum

Yahoo Answers Religion -- Very active and fierce

The Vegan Atheist Forum

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Blogs and Blog Hubs

Debunking Christianity - As its name suggests, this top blog focuses on exposing the illogical and fallacious aspects of the Christian religion. There are also links to many similar blogs and websites, as well as to the sales pages of dozens of books that might be of interest to atheists.

Free Thought Blogs - This is a hub for some of the best-known freethought blogs, including the Atheist Experience and Pharyngula. Most of these blogs were originally scattered around the web at various other locations, but were later moved here.

Patheos Atheist Channel - Another group of prominent freethought bloggers can be found here. These include the Friendly Atheist, Unreasonable Faith, and Daylight Atheism.

The Orbit - This hub, which was launched in March 2016, is home to a number of prominent atheist and freethought bloggers. One main purpose of the site is to encourage more activism within the secular community, especially in confronting social injustices and other problems of modern society.

Skepchick - This was originally the website of Rebecca Watson, who launched it in 2005, but it was later expanded to include contributions by other writers. One of the goals is to promote skepticism and critical thinking among women around the world. In recent years additional sites have been added to form the Skepchick Network, which includes Queereka (LGBTQ issues), School of Doubt (education), Mad Art Lab, and Teen Skepchick. Although most of the writers are women, men can also contribute.

Center for Inquiry Group Blog - This blog includes posts from leading members of the Center for Inquiry staff as well as other prominent freethinkers and guest posters. There is also a daily digest of atheist news reports called "The Morning Heresy".

Daylight Atheism - This well-known blog was created by writer Adam Lee in 2006, with the goal of helping to bring nonbelief out into the daylight. Eventually, after many years as an independent site, Daylight Atheism was incorporated into the Patheos website as a separate section. In mid-2018, veteran newspaper editor James A. Haught joined the blog as a regular contributor.

Atheist Ethicist - This prolific blogger often writes about the ethical choices we must make in our lives, and how they are affected by both basic human nature and the influence of culture and society.

Common Sense Atheism - Frequent insightful posts about important religious and social issues have brought this blogger to prominence.

Atheist Media Blog - Go to this blog to keep up with news reports and media stories relating to controversial scientific, religious, and social issues.

The Atheist Blogroll - More than 1000 atheists have started using blogs to express their views and substantiate their beliefs. For a list of many of them, go to this blogroll.

Skeptic Ink Network - This is an internet hub for a group of skeptic bloggers who try to address important questions in philosophy, religion, secularism, and related areas. This is a fairly new web hub, but it has already attracted a diverse group of writers from many different countries and backgrounds.

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Humor and Satire

Landover Baptist Church - A spoof of organized religions, this site takes a humorous look at typical Christian attitudes toward race, sex, abstinence, biblical inerrancy, and salvation. For example, a section on "Godly Health" contains a fake ad for a "Salvation Pill" which will help strengthen a believer's faith. The site also includes a forum, a store, and a news archive.

The Evil Atheist Conspiracy - This hilarious parody of Christian beliefs about atheism describes how a diabolical organization of the godless is secretly controlling the earth and trying to wipe out everything that is honest, decent, and good. Of course no such organization actually exists, but the article describes some of the horrible evil things it would be doing if it did exist.

Un-intelligent Design - Some people believe that the universe was designed by some higher power, but that this higher power did a really lousy job of it. One often-cited example of bad design is the existence of mosquitoes, ticks, and other blood-suckers, which a better design wouldn't have included. Some people also argue that human beings could have been better designed, perhaps by being given more intelligence and less propensity to resort to violence. Many atheists regard such design defects as just more evidence that there are no gods.

Note: De-baptism Ceremonies - Most American atheists were raised as Christians and didn't see the truth until after they became old enough to start thinking for themselves. A de-baptism ceremony gives them an opportunity to "undo" their earlier baptisms as infants or young children, when water was sprinkled on their heads as part of a church ritual. In recent years several mass de-baptisms of large groups have been carried out at freethought conventions, and also at special De-Baptism Bashes. Some atheists have even tried to get their names removed from old church baptismal rolls because they were infants at the time and didn't give their consent.

Jesus and Mo - Launched in 2005, this hilarious weekly comic strip features the "holy roomies" Jesus and Mo (Mohammed). This is one of the best-known and most widely-praised irreligious cartoon sites on the web.

God Thinking about Retirement - Because the universe is so big, and keeps getting even bigger, God is tired of having to watch over everything, and feels bummed out. He also feels that he's not really needed anymore, since the universe pretty much runs itself. So he's thinking about retiring.

Note: God's Mistakes - If, as some believe, the Christian god originally intended to create a perfect earthly paradise for all humankind, then his efforts apparently went awry. But his lack of success might be partly due to his own blunders. Here are four of his possible mistakes.

1. He Created the Devil -- Many people have wondered why God created Satan. But whatever his reasons, he may have later regretted doing so, because the bible says that Satan will eventually be brought to justice and punished with eternal torment in hell. However that hasn't happened yet, and in the meantime the loathsome fiend has roamed free for thousands of years, and has used that time to pursue his evil activities all over the earth.

2. He Didn't Give Adam and Eve Enough Willpower -- Unfortunately, when God made Adam and Eve, he didn't give them enough willpower to resist the temptations of the talking serpent. Many Christians regard the resulting "Fall of Mankind" as the basic cause of all the misery and suffering subsequently experienced by the human race. Of course God could have avoided the whole thing by not creating the talking serpent in the first place.

3. He Didn't Reveal Himself to Everyone -- God wants all people to worship him and to obey his commandments. But instead of telling this to everyone directly, he initually only revealed it to the ancient tribe of Hebrews, and instructed them to carry the message to everyone else. But due to wars, enslavements, and other difficulties, the Hebrews and their descendants weren't able to take the message to most parts of the world. As a result, when Jesus came to earth, part of his mission was to launch a new effort to spread the word. Even so, millions of people have lived and died without ever getting the message.

4. He Hasn't Let Jesus Finish the Job -- Evidently Jesus wasn't able to get everything done during his first appearance on the earth, because he told his followers that he would return later to finish the job. He didn't explain why he couldn't do everything in one visit. At any rate, many Christians expect his Second Coming to miraculously bring an end to all violence, oppression, injustice, and misery. But humankind has suffered through 2000 more years of those same problems, with everyone wondering why he still hasn't returned.

Comics of Watson Heston -- One section of this page contains links to some 19th-century cartoons drawn by Watson Heston. You might find it interesting to look at the style of humor that was popular in that era.

Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster - Members of this church devote themselves to what is probably the only edible god known to humankind. This god was secretly worshiped by pirates for hundreds of years, but became known to the general public in 2005, and the church now has thousands of members called Pastafarians. Many of the beliefs are based on a collection of inerrant sacred scriptures called The Loose Canon: A Really Important Collection of Words.

The Invisible Pink Unicorn - This goddess is another deity who has recently been gaining many devotees. Oddly, although she is invisible, she is also pink. Some Christians have claimed that she doesn't really exist, but none of them have proved it.

Note: The Final Battle - As all true Christians already know, the Forces of Evil and the Forces of Good are currently fighting a great battle for the Soul of America. Prophecies in the Bible predicted this battle, and signs that it has finally begun are clearly visible to all godly people.

Aside: For anyone who isn't godly enough to see these signs, here is a list of some of them:-- Lawlessness and crime are rampant.-- Storms and earthquakes are becoming more violent.-- Communists and atheists have infiltrated the highest levels of government.-- Wickedness and depravity are spreading through society like cancers.-- Political turmoil has created the perfect opportunity for the Antichrist to appear.

Although the great battle is still in an early stage, the Forces of Evil are already using nefarious tricks and vile tactics to try to gain an advantage. Christians need to realize that this will be a long desperate struggle, and that the final fate of all humankind is hanging in the balance. Luckily the prophecies say that the Forces of Good will ultimately triumph, and that all wicked people will be condemned to eternal torture in hell. Of course true Christians don't have to worry anyway, because they know that sooner or later the Rapture will occur and take them to the safety of Heaven. But in the meantime the great war rages on, and true believers must learn to see through the media's deceptions and gain a full understanding of what's really happening in this great struggle for the Soul of America.

Born Again Pagan - If you're want some good laughs, go to this great all-around humor website. You'll find amusing cartoons, funny jokes, and witty quotes.

Note: The Omphalos Hypothesis - Some Christians interpret the bible to mean that God created the earth about 6000 years ago, although geological evidence indicates that our planet is at least four billion years old. When asked about this discrepancy, some Christians will explain it by saying that God intentionally tried to make the earth look much older by "planting" fake evidence such as bogus dinosaur fossils. God did this, these Christians will say, in order to find out who can be tricked into adopting false beliefs like evolution. Any people who can be tricked in this way obviously don't have enough faith, and God will deal with them accordingly.

The idea that God planted fake evidence about the earth's age, as a way to trick people into false beliefs, is known as the Omphalos Hypothesis. But some Christians have wondered why God would need to resort to tricks in order to determine who doesn't have sufficient faith. This line of thought has led to the theory that it must have actually been Satan who created all of this fake geological evidence, so that he could use it to lead people astray.

Funny Atheism - This small site contains a nice collection of humorous anti-religious jokes and cartoons.

Mr. Deity - Most of the episodes in this well-known series of short witty films are parodies of Christian beliefs about their God. The role of Mr. Deity (God) is played by Brian Keith Dalton, who is also the original creator and main script writer. The first episode appeared on Youtube in 2006, and the whole series is still available for viewing there.

Question: Why was Jesus crucified?

Answer: God wanted to forgive everyone's sins, but he couldn't do it unless somebody paid for them first.

The Satanic Temple - This group stages public events which use parody to fight religious hate and bigotry. It is best-known for designing and creating a large solid-bronze statue of Baphomet (Satan).

Fundies Say the Darndest Things - This is a collection of thousands of bizarre statements that have been made by fundamentalist Christians in recent years. Although most of the quotes are hilarious, unfortunately many are also bigoted, false, delusive, and in some cases, even terrifying. This site also has a separate collection of vile, hateful, but sometimes hysterically-convoluted quotes from political and religious extremists.

Note: Some Questions to Ask Christians

-- Why do men have nipples on their chests?

-- When Jesus came to earth, why did he arrive in the form of a human baby?

-- Did God know beforehand that Adam and Eve would eat the forbidden fruit?

-- Why doesn't God guide tornadoes away from churches?

-- Did Mary feel any labor pains when she gave birth to Jesus?

-- Did God make a mistake when he picked the Jews to be his chosen people?

More Humor Sites -- There are many other humor sites for freethinkers on the web. If you want some more laughs, you can start by going to the following resources:

Atheist Humor on Pinterest

Fundalmentalist Funhouse

Christwire

Archive of Some Classic Religion Jokes

See the rest here:

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