Megan Rector

Some thoughts on the September 11 Koran burning

By now, most people have probably heard the news about the Florida pastor who plans to burn a copy of the Koran on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks this coming Saturday. As someone who is generally critical...

Dan Maes injects religion into gubernatorial campaign

We are in an election year here in the great state of Colorado, and the biggest race this season is the race for governor. The two major party candidates in the race are John Hickenlooper (D) and Dan Maes (R...

Focus on the Family to air ads during Denver Broncos games

The Colorado Springs' conservative Christian organization, Focus on the Family, will be airing ads during this season's Denver Broncos games. Though Focus on the Family says this decision is unrelated to its Superbowl ad starring new Bronco...

Christopher Hitchens proves there are atheists in foxholes

One phrase every atheist hates to hear is "There are no atheists in foxholes." This statement essentially suggests that when faced with death, even atheists will pray to God. Obviously there is no logic to this phrase because...

Atheism 101: What about Pascal's Wager?

One phrase every atheist really hates to hear is the age old, "But what if you're wrong?" This question stems from Pascal's Wager, which states that a person should always behave as if God exists, because...

Atheism 101: What does it mean to be an atheist?

The term "atheist" is one of the most commonly misunderstood words in the religion category. Atheists are often pegged as angry, hateful, immoral, lost or arrogant. A University of Minnesota study found that atheists are the most hated...

Springs resident pays large sum to advertise armageddon on bus benches

Nonbelievers beware: the date for the end of days has been set. At least that is what 10 bus benches around Colorado Springs proclaim. According to the benches, the date of Christ's return, when all believers will be whisked...

Ted Haggard moves new congregation to the Pikes Peak Center

This weekend, former New Life Church pastor Ted Haggard relocated his new church from a barn near his property to the Pikes Peak Center in downtown Colorado Springs, drawing approximately 350 visitors.According to an article in today's Gazette...

Two Colorado Springs organizations offer camaraderie for nonbelievers

Atheist. Rationalist. Nonbeliever. Skeptic. Freethinker. Anyone who self-describes using one or more of these terms can find camaraderie in one of two Colorado Springs organizations: the Freethinkers of Colorado Springs and the Pike's Peak Skeptics Society. For nonbelievers...

Local churches attend Colorado Springs PrideFest

This past weekend in downtown Colorado Springs, gay rights supporters celebrated the 20th annual PrideFest. According to The Gazette, the event featured a parade down Tejon street, dancing and a commitment ceremony for gay and lesbian couples wishing to solidify...

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