Last year Grist did a piece on why the childfree had finally gone mainstream. I had to disagree. While this choice is talked about more than ever before, it’s not hit mainstream acceptance by a long shot. One big reason? Religion. This “Happily Childfree” post by a Catholic medical student is a sure reminder of how certain religions will always stand in the way… Continue reading “Case In Point: Why Accepting the Childfree Choice is Still on the Uphill Climb” »
Comments (68) Posted on Friday, January 13th, 2012
I recently had an announcement on the front page of this blog regarding the opportunity to participate in Nicole Ross’ survey project for a class of hers at the Canberra Institute of Technology. It is on religious affiliation in the childfree community. The results are in and the report complete; here are some highlights from her report: Continue reading “A Report on the Childfree & Religious Affiliation” »
Comments (10) Posted on Friday, November 18th, 2011
There’s a new documentary out about the population problem. Check out the trailer:
It lays out a provocative theory about this problem and how to solve it: Continue reading “Another Take on Solving the Population Problem” »
Comments (3) Posted on Monday, May 16th, 2011
As a follow to the previous post regarding the fact that plenty of childfree are christian and celebrate Christmas, the flip side deserves attention too. Plenty of people with no children by choice don’t celebrate Christmas in the traditional way –or at all.
They may do some of what a lot of people do–have a tree, decorate, gather with and give gifts to family and loved ones, but plenty would say they don’t celebrate the holiday first and foremost as the birthday of Jesus. Why? Because they are atheist or agnostic.
What do we know about the numbers of childfree atheists and agnostics?
Continue reading “The Childfree who don’t do Christmas” »
Comments (10) Posted on Tuesday, December 28th, 2010
