Atheism - BBC Reference Site

clipped from www.bbc.co.uk Atheists are people who do not believe in a god or gods (or other immaterial beings), or who believe that these concepts are not meaningful. Some atheists put it more firmly and believe that god or gods do not exist. Features Richard Dawkins Richard Dawkins is one of the most famous scientists in Britain, has authored many popular books, and is a vocal pro-humanist. Reasons This article is an indepth look at some of the reasons why people choose atheism, and some of the most influential atheist thinkers and their arguments. Full list of articles in Atheism Atheism at a glance Beliefs Reasons Atheist criticisms of religion Organ donation History Ancient atheists The discovery of evolution Morality and secularism People Richard Dawkins H. J Blackham Rites and Rituals Rites of Life Namings Weddings and civil partnerships Funerals Types Humanism Secularism Rationalism Atheist Buddhism Humanistic Judaism Christian Atheism Postmodernism Unitarian Universalism