Dan Ryder died on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at home with his beloved wife, Zena, and their kids, Ben and Julia. Dan died a couple of weeks after celebrating his 53rd birthday with a family re-watch of The Empire Strikes Back. He’s survived by his wife and children, his parents Tom and Wendie, and many […]
It has come to our attention that the City of Kelowna has once again requested the Knights of Columbus to erect a religious nativity scene in a downtown public park. The Kelowna Atheists, Skeptics, and Humanists Association (KASHA) acknowledges that nativity scenes are part of a Christian folklore tradition associated with end-of-year celebrations. We also […]
Did you know that since 2021 Kelowna residents are comprised of more atheist or secular oriented residents than religious residents. At least that is according to the 2021 Statistics Canada’s Census. Many people have believed that since Kelowna was previously comprised of a majority of religious residents, then it had remained that way. Census data […]
It is deeply disturbing to learn the circumstances around the death of Samantha O’Neill, a 34-year-old Vancouver woman suffering from terminal cervical cancer. Samantha was living her final days in April 2023, dealing with severe pain, in a hospital bed at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. Looking at her options, she was determined to choose […]
Name: Janice Selbie Birthplace: New Westminster, BC What type of work have you done? I am a Registered Professional Counsellor and religious trauma recovery coach. I work with clients 1:1 as they work through religious trauma syndrome (RTS) and see how their religious indoctrination may still be impacting their choices and actions even though they […]
Our favorite Abrahamic god has once again decided not to intervene in the genocide that is being conducted by his followers. The Far Right Colonial Power, supposedly not the terrorists, who have been cutting off land, power, water, and medical supplies for decades, have now stepped up to their true calling, and have completely cut off […]
I had this unexpected adventure at a protest in downtown Kelowna’s Stuart Park, and it got me thinking. While I had a good time, I’m not entirely sure I should do it again. You’re probably now familiar with the 1 Million March 4 Children as demonstrations were held globally, and widely reported on, on September […]
At the recent Pride festival here in Kelowna, KASHA had a tent for conducting de-baptism and renouncing religion ceremonies. We weren’t sure how people would respond to this invitation of releasing themselves from the shackles of religious belief, but it was a resounding success. Many people came to get de-baptized, or renounce their religion, if […]
When I started becoming aware of secular, atheist, humanist groups here in BC around 2010, I noticed that people would often quote the 4 Horsemen like they were some sort of gods. This group of men consisting of Christopher Hitchens, Daniel Dennett, Richard Dawkins, and Sam Harris were seen as the leaders of the new […]
I have been pondering the fascination by many people for Queen Elizabeth’s death and by the recent visit by the Catholic Pope. What is interesting to me is that there are so many Atheists or Humanists who absolutely hate the Catholic Pope for his religious power, but are either neutral, kind of dislike, or love […]
