The Rise of Atheist charities

[Ian David]

Why You Don't Need God to be Good: the Rise of Atheist Charities

The growth of charitable outlets designed for atheists, freethinkers, and secular humanists not only rallies nonbelievers and increases their public profile, it can also provide a venue they feel more comfortable donating to. The SHARE website explains its motivation thus: “skeptics and humanists are frustrated that so many charitable organizations, especially those that help people afflicted by natural or human disasters, have efforts coordinated by religious organizations. These organizations sometimes proselytize to the people in need of their services. This is entirely unacceptable.”

More:
http://www.atheistnexus.org/group/atheistnews/forum/topics/the-rise-of-atheist-charities

[Warpy]

1. Atheists, Agnostics & Freethinkers

is the name of the larges group of lenders on Kiva. We've given roughly twice as much as the second largest group, the Christians.

There are plenty of secular groups out there. Atheists are a generous bunch because we know this is all there is and we'd better make it the best we can. Helping people in poverty or crisis is one way to do that.

[dimbear]

2. We've got that extra 10 per cent that doesn't go to wash windows in the Crystal Cathedral.

And we're putting some of it to good use.