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BBC

Bbc Religions: Featured Religions and Beliefs: Atheism

For Students 9th - 10th
Compiled resources from the BBC about atheism, with information on the history of atheism, the reasons for being an atheist, types of atheism, atheist rites and rituals (e.g., weddings and funerals), and similar topics.
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Boston College

Boston College: Joseph Burstyn, Inc. V. Wilson (1952)

For Students 9th - 10th
Full-text edition of the entire decision in the Joseph Burstyn, Inc. v. Wilson case.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Nihilism

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent discussion from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy of the history of nihilism in western philosophy and the main ideas associated with it. Although centering around Nietzsche's formulation, author does admirable job of...
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Other

Atheist Alliance International

For Students 9th - 10th
Online home of an association for atheist groups and individuals, with information about how the organization defines atheisn and access to news, publications, issues, and causes of concern.
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Other

Voltaire by Clarence Darrow

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive biography of Voltaire written by Clarence Darrow. Use links to view other material on Voltaire
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Pantheism

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent, in-depth article from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy introducing the metaphysical beliefs and religious practices of pantheism. Pantheism is treated as both a philosophy and a religion. Author consider arguments and...
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Internet Infidels

Pascal's Wager Refuted

For Students 9th - 10th
Summarizes the major arguments involved in Pascals' Wager. It also presents seven objections to Pascal's Wager, both on philosophical and theological grounds.
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PBS

Pbs: God in America: People and Ideas: Madalyn Murray O'hair

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on Madalyn Murray O'Hair, founder of the American Atheists organization. Scroll to see Madalyn's section.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Epicurus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy is an excellent, detailed introduction to the philosophy of Epicurus. Divided into sections addressing his metaphysics, epistemology, ethics. Includes numerous links to related...
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Victorian Web

Brown University: Victorian Web: Atheism

For Students 9th - 10th
A briefdescripton of atheism is provided. Additionally, an explanation of how many Victorian authors chose agnosticism over atheism is included.
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Other

Jeremiah Project: Monotheism

For Students 9th - 10th
General information on monotheism, the religious view of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Also defines agnosticism, rationalism, pragmatism, monism, henotheism. liberalism (modernism), pantheism (naturalism), and atheism.
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Other

Page of Reason: What Is Atheism? What Is Agnosticism? [From Webster's ]

For Students 9th - 10th
Side-by-side comparison of atheism versus agnosticism, as defined by Webster's.
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Other

Freedom From Religion Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the Freedom from Religion Foundation and its advocacy, some of which is tongue in cheek, of complete separation of religion and state.
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Internet Infidels

The Arguments From Evil and Nonbelief

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents two contemporary arguments against the existence of God. The first presents arguments in logical form, then explains and defends in more readable prose. Often cites Bible verses to refute a Christian claim.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Atheism and Agnosticism

For Students 9th - 10th
Article explains the philosophical differences between atheism and agnosticism.
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Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Atheism

For Students 9th - 10th
Encylopedic overview of atheism.
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Other

Freedom From Religion Foundation: Women Without Superstition: No Gods

For Students 9th - 10th
Selected quotes by women freethinkers, feminists, abolutionists, atheists, and the like.