Friendly Atheist» Richard Wade

This is a fantastic way to improve the image of atheists while supporting a great cause.

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2021/10/11/southern-california-atheist-group-is-top-fundraiser-for-local-walk-to-end-alzheimers/

What advice would you give this young man?

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2020/10/29/ask-richard-atheist-struggles-with-lingering-anxiety-and-guilt-after-deconverting/

God won't fix the problem, so these atheists are pitching in.

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2020/08/22/atheist-group-provides-meals-for-hungry-people-in-los-angeles/

The stay-at-home orders have forced us to connect in other ways.

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2020/04/01/the-pandemic-has-brought-my-southern-ca-atheist-group-even-closer-than-before/

If his parents won't accept the relationship, is there anything her mother can do?

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2020/01/06/ask-richard-my-potential-jewish-in-laws-refuse-to-meet-my-agnostic-daughter/

Are their differences irreconcilable?

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/11/16/ask-richard-my-boyfriend-has-become-a-christian-what-should-i-do/

The vigil was a reminder that intolerance and bigotry against any group must be condemned by all groups.

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/10/29/my-thoughts-from-a-candlelight-vigil-in-honor-of-the-synagogue-massacre-victims/

"The only power that your mother has over you is whatever power you give to her."

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/07/02/ask-richard-what-should-i-do-if-my-mother-disapproves-of-my-muslim-partner/

This was a tiny response to an enormous and awful problem, but there's no reason church groups should be the only ones helping the homeless.

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/02/01/we-didnt-need-gods-help-to-feed-homeless-people-in-southern-california/

Is the story true? As true as anything you'll find in the Creation Museum.

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2017/12/31/ken-ham-humiliates-his-professor-in-this-creationist-parable/

Richard Wade jumped at the chance to officiate a wedding between two atheist friends even though it required an overseas trip. Here's his incredible story.

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2017/12/11/i-became-a-humanist-celebrant-just-to-officiate-this-beautiful-atheist-wedding/

What do you do when your partner's beliefs are radically different from your own? Richard Wade offers his advice.

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2017/11/07/ask-richard-my-girlfriend-is-a-creationist-is-there-hope-for-our-relationship/

How do you come out as an atheist when those around you tell you that you're wrong?

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2017/10/23/ask-richard-atheist-abused-as-a-child-faces-religious-pestering-and-badgering/

Should the writer continue a religious charade just to keep the peace at home?

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2017/09/18/ask-richard-atheist-faces-emotional-abuse-from-hyper-religious-mother/

If you're interested in philosophy, but struggle with traditional classes in the subject, this course may be perfect for you. (This isn't an ad. We don't get anything if you sign up. It's just a ...

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2017/08/30/a-rare-opportunity-to-learn-philosophy-from-a-superb-teacher/

The kids who attend Camp Quest always ask the most interesting questions.

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2017/08/04/camp-quest-campers-reach-for-the-stars-and-theyre-not-beyond-their-grasp/

"Should I break up with him to avoid the pain that may come from his family's disapproval of me?... I fear that in the long-term, if I want to marry my boyfriend, this will upset them."

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2017/07/04/ask-richard-should-i-fake-convert-to-catholicism-to-calm-my-boyfriends-family/

A young man asked me: What does seeing the beauty of the stars tell you about the universe and creation? This is what I said to him.

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2017/06/30/a-brief-encounter-with-a-christian-under-the-stars/

There are a handful of people, some older, some younger, who just by the way they are, remind me of my best aspirations for myself, of the "me" that I’d still like to grow up to be. Edward Tart...

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2017/05/30/edward-tarte-a-treasure-in-our-own-back-yard-2/

Should a young woman, whose Church of Christ preacher father looks down on her due to her acceptance of evolution, tell him she's bisexual? (Her sister has also been treated the same way for her ...

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2017/05/08/ask-richard-atheist-sisters-brace-for-rejection-by-parents-and-family/

A recently divorced atheist living in the Bible Belt wants to know how to overcome depression when the only options he can find are Christian in nature. Richard Wade offers him advice without bri...

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2017/03/13/ask-richard-are-there-non-religious-therapy-options-for-an-atheist-divorce-in-the-bible-belt/

What should you do when your sister says atheists are a bad influence on her daughter, but invites you to religious functions? Should you attend or should you stand up for your own beliefs? Richa...

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2017/03/06/ask-richard-atheist-and-his-religious-sister-need-to-negotiate-agreement-about-her-children/

Should a high school student report her school after teachers invited a Christian comedian to perform at an important fundraiser? Richard Wade has a sensible response for her.

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2017/02/28/ask-richard-high-school-student-faces-dilemma-over-reporting-schools-churchstate-violations/

Should a 50-year-old atheist mother of four tell her extended family about her non-belief, or would that only make matters worse? Richard Wade gives her some powerful, sensible advice.

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2017/02/27/ask-richard-atheist-mother-of-four-says-coming-out-could-mean-difficulties-for-her-family/

A 61-year-old former seminary student wants to know if there's a way to tell his siblings about his atheism.

https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2017/02/06/ask-richard-older-atheists-have-difficulties-with-their-religious-families-too-part-2-of-2/