Looking for Blog Posts on Atheism

[Shell B]

[Napoléon]

Well for a topic idea maybe something to do with evolution and how it relates to atheism? Seen as that is a big point of contention for many theists. I know it's not a point regarding atheism directly but it is something which is important on these forums and when arguments between theists and atheists arise.

I wouldn't mind writing something on any of the topics listed but I doubt I'm the best person to do so.

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Also something else for a title idea could be
"Common Atheist Misconsceptions"

As in what atheists are assumed to believe.

[Shell B]

[Napoléon]

Well I'm not sure how I'd even go about writing a blog if I'm honest. I'd love to try and perhaps will, but seen as I don't even visit any blogs or use any I would be terrible. I'll take a stab at the misconceptions one if you don't mind.

I'll look up how to write for a blog first obviously. But after I'll just put together what I can.

I'll send you whatever I do in a few days time? If what I do is crap then I'll try not to hold any grudges if you decide not to use it

[Shell B]

Well I'm not sure how I'd even go about writing a blog if I'm honest. I'd love to try and perhaps will, but seen as I don't even visit any blogs or use any I would be terrible. I'll take a stab at the misconceptions one if you don't mind.

I'll look up how to write for a blog first obviously. But after I'll just put together what I can.

I'll send you whatever I do in a few days time? If what I do is crap then I'll try not to hold any grudges if you decide not to use it

Yeah, I encourage you to go for it. It is no different from writing an article or paper for school. I'll knock the misconceptions one off the list so you can have a go at it. Send it to me when it is done. If it is crap, I can help you make it better. The only thing that is really important is that you make the points you are trying to make and address the topic at hand. Oh, and don't make up facts, like "Most Christians think . . ." If you aren't sure or don't have a study reference, don't add it. Here is a bit about blog posts and general writing to get you started.

The introduction: Give an overview of the topic without repeating information you are going to use in your topic. Talk a little bit about atheism and the fact that there are misconceptions, but don't mention the misconceptions you are adding to the article unless it is in passing. Doing so is redundant.

Each paragraph should contain at least three sentences and no more than ten. Five to eight is the sweet spot.

The body of the article (in your case) should be something of a list format, but don't bother making a list. Just address each misconception in a single paragraph, if possible. If you aren't sure if it is good, read it out loud. If it sounds bonkers when you read it, write it how you would say it.

Add a closing paragraph. Not having one kind of leaves your readers hanging. Close out with some thoughts on the subject. For example, does it seem like these misconceptions are going away? Do you have any ideas of how to help rid people of these misconceptions? Talk about it however you want, just don't end it like a drunken one night stand.

[DaveD]

Will illustrations be acceptable, and if so what are the criteria?

[Shell B]

Will illustrations be acceptable, and if so what are the criteria?

Interesting. We have not discussed that. Without taking in the other mods and admins' opinions, which I will do in a moment, I would probably say that they have to follow forum rules as far as topic, such as, no hate speech or images and no pornography. As for accepting it, I would think, and this is just me, that we would accept illustrations. I will run this by the others and get back to you.

[Shell B]

Will illustrations be acceptable, and if so what are the criteria?

Just to keep you updated, we haven't all had a chance to weigh in on this yet. Don't worry. As we near launch, kinks will be worked out and I will know exactly what we can do/want to do/have to do.

[ElDinero]

[Shell B]

I'd be happy to either forward anything from there that you like for use here, or I'd be happy to write on one or more of those topics as long as you don't mind me reposting them to my personal blog also?

I think we're trying to keep the posts as original to our blog. I know this is a lot to ask of writers who have their own blogs, but we're doing this to help support the site. Thank you, though.

ETA: I will post here if that changes or we decide to go with duplicate copy.