Religion
This page describes some websites which oppose efforts by members of large religious organizations to use government funds for promoting particular religious beliefs. It also includes sites which express views on controversial issues such as abortion, evolution, same-sex marriage, and church-state separation. A common intent of most of these sites is to promote toleration of various religious views. Some of the listed sites may also represent the viewpoints of skeptical groups such as agnostics, humanists, or atheists, while other sites may challenge traditional views about the bible and other religious texts.
Skeptic Friends Network
The purpose of this website is to promote critical thinking, logic, and science as the best way for an individual to arrive at his or her personal religious beliefs and moral values. To this end, Skeptic Friends maintains an open network which seeks inputs from people who have a variety of views and experience. The site conducts polls and accepts for review any articles which an individual might wish to submit. Various forums allow visitors to discuss the many issues and topics relating to the world's religions and their influence on civilization.
Unsolved Bible Mysteries
This website explores some puzzling mysteries about certain events and individuals described in the New Testament gospels. For example, one article discusses the issue of who should be blamed for the crucifixion of Jesus. Another page examines the story of the discovery of the true cross, and questions whether its wood really has a supernatural power to heal, as some Christians believe. A third article discusses the meaning of the teachings of Jesus, and why some of them are still controversial. Other articles explore such subjects as the original ending of the gospel of Mark, the location of Golgotha, the mystery of Barabbas, and the existence of the Devil.
Skeptic's Annotated Bible
This site contains explanatory notes for all the verses in the Bible, but from a skeptical viewpoint. It includes the books of the Old Testament, the gospels, the letters of Paul, and other parts of the New Testament. There are notes on subjects such as the teachings of Jesus, his entry into Jerusalem, his betrayal by Judas Iscariot, his death on the cross, the true location of hell, and possession by demons.
Secular Web
The Secular Web is a non-commercial organization which doesn't recognize the existence of any supernatural beings, including the theistic God. Its purpose is to promote a naturalistic worldview on the Internet and encourage all people to think rationally, in the hope that this will lead to more compassion and toleration among all people in the world. This organization also supports efforts to keep religion separate from government.
Dark Christianity
This website presents some of the darker aspects of religion, especially with regard to the bible. It points out the many acts of violence committed by the Christian God, and by Christians themselves. It also questions why Jesus had to die on the cross before God would forgive humankind's sins, and why millions of people have been condemned to eternal torment in hell simply because they didn't fully believe the gospels' explanation for the crucifixion.
Other Categories
- Alternative Information Sources
Websites that publicize news and information ignored or suppressed by the major mainstream media. Also includes groups that fight against governmental and private censorship. - Skepticism
This page lists websites which express doubts about majority opinions or offer counter-arguments to conventional beliefs. This can include commonly accepted ideas about political systems, religious practices, and social policies. - Nature and Environment
Websites and organizations that fight to protect the natural world from human exploitation and encroachment. This could include the advocacy of animal rights, the protection and expansion of park lands, and opposition to commercial development of unspoiled land.
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