I used to have a strange, very naive idea that I would be closely united with my father after his death. I know that we are united with the communion of saints, and that death no longer separates us (Romans 8:38-39). I believe we can pray to the saints, and even pray to and pray Read more
Is religion necessary for morality? Many believers would say yes. Ricky Gervais is working on a new show,”Afterlife”, about an atheist who died and went to heaven – the point being made that believers don’t have the monopoly on morality. “All too often religious people equate faith with moral behavior”, says Pamela Taylor. “As a Muslim, I Read more
Ricky Gervais, a self-proclaimed atheist is creating a new sitcom called the “Afterlife”. Teaming up with “Dexter” producer Clyde Phillips, the English comedian and atheist, will start a show about an atheist who dies and goes to Heaven – with controversy sure to follow. Though Gervais will not star in the show himself, he will Read more
A new global survey shows that 51 percent of people in the world believe in God. Only 18 percent don’t and 17 percent are undecided. More than 18,000 people participated in the London-based poll in 23 countries conducted by global research company, Ipsos Social Research Institute. The Ipsos/Reuters poll also found that 51 percent believe Read more