Friday, July 2, 2010

Summer camp for kids of atheists, agnostics

Sarah Henry holds a picture of George Clooney during her cabin's presentation on free thinkers after lunch at Camp Quest in Clarksville, Ohio.
Sarah Henry holds a picture of George Clooney during her cabin's presentation on free thinkers after lunch at Camp Quest in Clarksville, Ohio (Tom Dodge/The Columbus Dispatch).

CLARKSVILLE, Ohio — The camp director's housekeeping lecture met the usual disinterest from the dining hall full of sweaty, bug-bitten kids. Messy cabins are a staple of summer camp. Who wants to tidy up when you can swim, play games and goof around with your friends? But August Brunsman finished his cleaning directive with a so-subtle-the-kids-probably-missed-it pun that made clear that Camp Quest is not the usual summer offering. "Remember," he said, a slight grin crossing his face, "cleanliness is next to godlessness." More>>

The Atheist and the Christian:
The Paths of Christopher and Peter Hitchens

(Fox News) They are not exactly Cain and Abel, but theologically and philosophically Christopher and Peter Hitchens are just as divided as the brothers of the Old Testament. Christopher Hitchens, 61, author of the bestselling book God is Not Great, is one of the world's best-known atheists.

Peter Hitchens, two years younger, is not as well-known, but he is also an author, and a devout member of the Church of England. Estranged for years until very recently, the Hitchens brothers have just released books within days of each other.

Christopher's book is his memoir, titled Hitch 22. Peter's book, as well, is a memoir of sorts. The Rage Against God: How Atheism Led Me to Faith chronicles his journey from radical atheist to faithful servant of God, and in so doing has put into written form his ongoing heated debate with his brother. More>>

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