Posts Tagged ‘Ricky Gervais’

Is religion necessary for morality?

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

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

Christian charity its own campaign against atheism

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

In response to news that Ricky Gervais is writing a new sit-com about an Atheist going to heaven, Jordan Sekulow the Director of Policy and International Operations at the American Center for Law & Justice writes: “… what truly distinguishes atheists from religious people has to do with charitable work. Sure, plenty of atheists donate time and Read more

Atheist Gervais begins “Afterlife”

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

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