This page contains links to websites which present a skeptical view of common religious beliefs. Concepts and ideas which may be questioned include divine interventions, infallibility of sacred texts such as the bible, existence of supernatural beings such as angels, demons, and the devil, the possibility of an afterlife in heaven or hell, spiritual conditions like demonic possession, and visits to earth by divine beings like Jesus. Skeptical websites may also offer arguments for alternative belief systems such as humanism, agnosticism, atheism, and spirituality.
ReligiousTolerance.Org
This website tries to promote mutual understanding and tolerance among people of all beliefs. It argues that every individual should have total freedom to form his or her own beliefs, and it opposes attempts by any one group to impose its practices or beliefs on other groups. The site tries to present different viewpoints on major issues of our times, and to this end it contains more tha three thousand articles and essays on a wide variety of subjects, including the life and teachings of Jesus, inconsistencies in the gospels, why people do evil things, and whether hell really exists.
Jesus21
The main mission of this site is to challenge the ideas and policies of fundamentalist Christian denominations. According to the site, there is a strong connection between the beliefs of conservative Christians and the exploitation of the planet's human and natural resources, and knocking down these beliefs will fight such exploitation. The site also reports news of the moral depravities of priests and other church officials. Also included are regular book and movie reviews and other commentary.
The Secular Web
The goal of this non-profit organization is to promote independent thinking, especially with regard to the major superstitions that tend to blind people to the truth. Another goal is to encourage the pursuit of philosophy and science. Articles on the site discuss such subjects as contradictions in the bible, secret alterations of the gospels, falsification of church history, and atrocities committed by Christians in the name of God.
Ex-Christian
This site provides a cyber-gathering place for former Christians. It features a "testamonies" section in which people can explain why they can no longer accept the basic beliefs of Christianity. Individuals can also discuss their personal beliefs and other matters in an active forum. The site also includes articles, videos, and a gallery.
Freedom From Religion Foundation
This non-profit organization works for the separation of church and state. It also opposes efforts by religious groups to use taxpayer money to promote their own agendas in schools and public facilities. It monitors attacks on public schools and fights attempts to restrict the rights of non-theists.
