What is a Freethinker? from the
Freedom From Religion Foundation
An introduction to the beliefs of freethinkers.
The Essence of Agnosticism
by Bill Schultz
A good description of epistemological agnosticism.
What is Atheism
Really All About? by Richard Carrier
Quick and simple answers to common questions about atheism.
An Introduction to Atheism from
The Atheism Web
A gentle but thorough introduction to the different varieties of atheism and agnosticism.
Gentle Godlessness - A Compassionate
Introduction to Atheism by Paul O'Brien
"I am appealing directly to two parties: theists,
specifically Christians, and atheists. To Christians, I ask that they
please make an effort to reconsider atheism if they have already condemned
it. To atheists, I make an especially avid plea to reconsider their own
position as well. I am tired of heated debates that lead to personal
insult. I find Christians who are close-minded frustrating, but I find atheists
who speak sarcastically and disrespectfully equally disappointing."
Is There Anything Good About Atheism?
by by Adrian Barnett
Discusses some of the many positive aspects of atheism.
What an Atheist Ought to Stand For
by Richard Carrier
"I enumerate the values that should be held by all
atheists. If you want to know what my value system is based on, and
what sort of moral standard I hold my life to, you should read this essay."
A Fish Did Not Write This Essay
by Richard Carrier
Examines the differences between faith in God and "faith" in reason.