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Category Archives: atheism
Podcast #175 – Frans de Waal (The Bonobo and the Atheist)
We interview Dr. Frans de Waal, world-renowned primatologist and author of The Bonobo and the Atheist: In Search of Humanism among the Primates (available in hardcover and for Kindle). In this new book, he looks at the pre-human basis for morality, how human beings … Continue reading
Posted in atheism, books, ethics, evolution, interviews, podcast, religion, science
Tagged 911 cross, bonobo and the atheist, frans de waal, resolution 494
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Podcast #174 – Religious Belief and Hardcore Criminality
We interview Dr. Volkan Topalli, co-author (with Dr. Thomas Brezina and Mindy Bernhardt) of the new research paper “With God on my side: The paradoxical relationship between religious belief and criminality among hardcore street offenders,” just published in the February … Continue reading
Posted in atheism, civil rights, ethics, gay rights, interviews, podcast, religion, science
Tagged criminology, green street umc, rob portman, volkan topalli, with god on my side
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The Lord Is Not on Trial Here Today
If you haven’t heard of Vashti McCullom, you should have. She was the force behind the landmark ruling McCullom v Board of Education, in which the Supreme Court ruled that religious teaching in public schools was unconstitutional. A few years … Continue reading
Posted in atheism, civil rights, history, movies, religion, religious rights
Tagged the lord is not on trial here today, vashti mccullom
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Morals without God
A couple of weeks ago we attended this talk at Emory University called “Morals without God? A conversation about evolution, morality and religion.” A recording of the event has now been made available here. The participants were Franz de Waal … Continue reading
Posted in atheism, religion, science
Tagged franz de waal, jeffrey schloss, morals without god, veritas forum
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Podcast #172 – National Atheist Party
We interview Troy Boyle, president of the new National Atheist Party. For more about the NAP visit USANAP.org. Plus: Pat Robertson is at it again. This time he’s warning against the dangers of possessed pre-owned sweaters. And finally, check out … Continue reading
Posted in atheism, interviews, podcast, politics
Tagged national atheist party, troy boyle
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God Was Never on Your Side
I can’t recall how I stumbled across this, but it’s been like a mind-worm in my head ever since. If you’re a fan of heavy metal AND can appreciate a poetic, thoughtful critique of organized religion, you’ll like Motorhead’s “God … Continue reading
Day of Solidarity for Black Non-Believers
Today is the Day of Solidarity for Black Non-Believers! To check out happenings in your area, visit their Facebook page. No doubt black non-believers have a tough (and often solitary) existence, being a minority within a minority. Show ‘em some … Continue reading
Podcast #171 – Generation Atheist
We interview Dan Riley, author of Generation Atheist, which profiles the experiences of 25 young up-and-comers in the atheist community. It’s available in paperback or for Kindle). For more information visit GenerationAtheistBook.com. Meanwhile…Russia gets smacked by a meteor, and the Pope announces … Continue reading
Posted in astronomy & space, atheism, books, podcast
Tagged dan riley, generation atheist
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Podcast #170 – Seth Andrews (The Thinking Atheist)
We interview Seth Andrews, host of The Thinking Atheist podcast and author of the new memoir Deconverted: A Journey from Religion to Reason (available in paperback or for Kindle). Plus: Boy Scouts of America might go gay, and a Catholic hospital wins a … Continue reading
Posted in atheism, books, christianity, gay rights, interviews, podcast, religion
Tagged deconverted, seth andrews, thinking atheist
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Podcast #169 – Atheist Alliance International President Carlos Diaz
We interview Carlos Diaz, the new president of Atheist Alliance International. Carlos talks about the latest developments with AAI, including the Atheist Census initiative. Plus: President Obama picks a more liberal minister to deliver the benediction at his second inaugural. … Continue reading
Posted in atheism, international freethought, interviews
Tagged aai, atheist alliance international, atheist census, carlos diaz
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