http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress Question. Think. Decide. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:36:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 2007-2011 john@americanfreethought.com (American Freethought) john@americanfreethought.com (American Freethought) atheism 1440 http://www.americanfreethought.com/images/podcastlogo144x144.jpg http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress 144 144 Question. Think. Decide. An atheist podcast. freethought, atheism, skepticism, religion, secularism, philosophy, atheist, skeptic American Freethought American Freethought john@americanfreethought.com yes no http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2011/04/11/paris-oddly-enough-part-5-place-de-greve/ http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2011/04/11/paris-oddly-enough-part-5-place-de-greve/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 05:01:07 +0000 John C. 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Snider http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/?p=1446 Continue reading →]]> http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2009/09/28/podcast-66-freethought-in-mexico/feed/ 2 0:43:47 We interview Danny Zepeda, a skeptical blogger living in Morelia, a city in central Mexico.  He talks about the state of freethought South of the Border, the prevalence of superstition and alt-medicine quackery in Mexican society, and the challenges[...] We interview Danny Zepeda, a skeptical blogger living in Morelia, a city in central Mexico.  He talks about the state of freethought South of the Border, the prevalence of superstition and alt-medicine quackery in Mexican society, and the challenges of raising children to be critical thinkers.  Visit Danny’s Spanish-language blog Un Papá Escéptico (A Skeptical Papa) at papaesceptico.wordpress.com.  If you can’t read Spanish, try pasting the URL into the Babel Fish text translation tool: the results are sometimes a bit iffy but readable. Announcements – We encourage you to leave feedback at AmericanFreethought.com.  We have a Yahoo Group, a Facebook page, an Atheist Nexus page, a Think Atheist page (NEW!), and a Twitter feed.  Also, if you pick us up via iTunes, please take a moment to leave feedback. Say “hi” to David if you’re planning to attend the upcoming Atheist Alliance International 2009 Convention, October 2-4 in Los Angeles (Burbank, actually), CA. David continues to produce new installments of the Secular Nation Podcast. Fans of science fiction can check out John’s other project on the web, SciFiDimensions.com. Theme music by Body Found. Recorded September 25, 2009.  Hosted by John C. Snider and David Driscoll. atheism, children, christianity, podcast, religion, skepticism, superstitions American Freethought no no http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2009/09/24/gran-torino-md/ http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2009/09/24/gran-torino-md/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:37:26 +0000 John C. 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Snider http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/?p=931 Continue reading →]]> http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2009/06/26/podcast-57-bruce-m-hood/feed/ 0 1:07:08 We interview Bruce M. Hood, author of SuperSense, which theorizes a genetic predisposition toward religious belief, superstition, and other irrational behaviors (and that includes you, too, atheists!). Read John’s review of SuperSense, or buy [...] We interview Bruce M. Hood, author of SuperSense, which theorizes a genetic predisposition toward religious belief, superstition, and other irrational behaviors (and that includes you, too, atheists!). Read John’s review of SuperSense, or buy your very own copy (highly recommended) at Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk. Visit Bruce M. Hood‘s Official Website. ANNOUNCEMENTS Participation and Feedback: Email contact@americanfreethought.com – attach voicemail in mp3 or wav format. American Freethought on Twitter.  We’re new on Twitter!  Get auto-tweets every time we post something to the website, plus the occasional random news item. American Freethought on Atheist Nexus – What’s Atheist Nexus?  Well, it’s like Facebook for nonbelievers.  Join up! American Freethought on Facebook American Freethought Yahoo Group – Chat with fellow freethinkers. iTunes – If you listen to us via iTunes, take a moment and leave feedback. Shop or Donate: CafePress – Buy cool American Freethought swag, including t-shirts and mugs. Amazon.com – Click-through and buy whatever you want. PayPal – Drop some change in our virtual tip-jar.  You’ll help offset the cost of maintaining the website and producing the podcast. Visit us online at AmericanFreethought.com.  We post new content (nearly) every day! David is podcasting new episodes of Secular Nation.  AtheistAlliance.org/podcast. Interested in science fiction?  Then check out John’s other online project, SciFiDimensions.com. Theme music by Body Found. Recorded June 24, 2009.  Hosted by John C. Snider and David Driscoll. books, evolution, interviews, paranormal, podcast, religion, science, skepticism, superstitions American Freethought no yes http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2009/06/25/exorcistchild-abuser-scot-free-in-ga/ http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2009/06/25/exorcistchild-abuser-scot-free-in-ga/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:28:59 +0000 John C. Snider http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/?p=942 Continue reading →]]> http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2009/06/25/exorcistchild-abuser-scot-free-in-ga/feed/ 1 http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2009/06/21/3-more-years-of-this-and-youll-wish-it-was-the-end-of-the-world/ http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2009/06/21/3-more-years-of-this-and-youll-wish-it-was-the-end-of-the-world/#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:32:26 +0000 John C. 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Snider http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/?p=755 Continue reading →]]> http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2009/05/30/podcast-54-when-religion-kills-children/feed/ 4 1:05:11 We look at two tragic cases in the news in which religion and child welfare conflict (to say the least).  First, a Minnesota court has ordered 13-year-old Daniel Hauser to undergo chemo to treat his cancer, but he and his parents object, preferring[...] We look at two tragic cases in the news in which religion and child welfare conflict (to say the least).  First, a Minnesota court has ordered 13-year-old Daniel Hauser to undergo chemo to treat his cancer, but he and his parents object, preferring to use “natural” remedies based on supposed Native American teachings.  Second, a Wisconsin jury has found Leilani Neumann guilty in the death of her 11-year-old daughter Madeline Kara; Neumann and her coreligionists decided, rather than seek medical attention, to pray that God cure Kara of diabetes.  It didn’t work. Plus: California’s Supreme Court has upheld Proposition 8, the recent amendment to the state constitution that outlaws gay marriage.  On the up-side, the Court says any same-sex marriages conducted before the ban remain valid. The return of Holey Scripture! Finally, a ton of listener feedback. (By the way, the mythical show in which John indulges in “libertarian rants” and “extols the virtues of libertarianism” is probably Show #21, our discussion of Science Debate 2008.   But if you’re looking for regular doses of libertarian preachiness, the American Freethought Podcast will disappoint overall.) ANNOUNCEMENTS Participation and Feedback: Email contact@americanfreethought.com – attach voicemail in mp3 or wav format. American Freethought on Twitter.  We’re new on Twitter!  Get auto-tweets everytime we post something to the website, plus the occasional random news item. American Freethought on Atheist Nexus – What’s Atheist Nexus?  Well, it’s like Facebook for nonbelievers.  Join up! American Freethought on Facebook American Freethought Yahoo Group – Chat with fellow freethinkers. iTunes – If you listen to us via iTunes, take a moment and leave feedback. Shop or Donate: CafePress – Buy cool American Freethought swag, including t-shirts and mugs. Amazon.com – Click-through and buy whatever you want. PayPal – Drop some change in our virtual tip-jar.  You’ll help offset the cost of maintaining the website and producing the podcast. Visit us online at AmericanFreethought.com.  We post new content (nearly) every day! David is podcasting new episodes of Secular Nation.  AtheistAlliance.org/podcast. Interested in science fiction?  Then check out John’s other online project, SciFiDimensions.com. Theme music by Body Found. Recorded May 28, 2009.  Hosted by John C. Snider and David Driscoll. christianity, commentary, ethics, news, podcast, politics, religion, superstitions American Freethought no no http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2009/04/25/way-to-go-malawi/ http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2009/04/25/way-to-go-malawi/#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:02:15 +0000 John C. Snider http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/?p=662 Continue reading →]]> http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2009/04/25/way-to-go-malawi/feed/ 0 http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2009/04/25/witch-hunting-is-no-laughing-matter/ http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2009/04/25/witch-hunting-is-no-laughing-matter/#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:01:24 +0000 John C. 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Snider http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/?p=89 Continue reading →]]> http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2008/07/09/crackers-of-manufactured-outrage/feed/ 6 http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2008/05/12/american-freethought-podcast-17/ http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2008/05/12/american-freethought-podcast-17/#comments Mon, 12 May 2008 15:58:08 +0000 John C. Snider http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/?p=80 Continue reading →]]> http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2008/05/12/american-freethought-podcast-17/feed/ 0 1:04:33 Controversies Galore – We take a look at the ongoing feud between Senator Barack Obama and his former pastor Reverend Jeremiah Wright.  To see Wright’s National Press Club appearance start here [link]. Not only is John McCain kowtowing t[...] Controversies Galore – We take a look at the ongoing feud between Senator Barack Obama and his former pastor Reverend Jeremiah Wright.  To see Wright’s National Press Club appearance start here [link]. Not only is John McCain kowtowing to the worst elements of the Religious Right, he’s also a superstitious nut [link]. Why was President Ellen Johnson fired from American Atheists Inc.?  The leadership has issued vague and contradictory statements.  We’re not asking them to wallow in the mud, but it would be nice if they gave their membership and the taxpaying public a straightforward explanation.  Visit nogodblog.com for more (or less) info. New French shrine recognized by the Catholic Church – Notre Dame du Laus is the latest tourist trap where the credulous can be shaken down for a few bucks [link].  Meanwhile, they have dug up infamous stigmata-monger Padre Pio, slapped a mask on him and propped him up for display [link].  Nice. Florida legislature is considering blatantly religious I Believe license plates [link]. Illinois man wants to change his name to In God We Trust.  Should we call him “God” or “Mr. Trust”? [link] ANNOUNCEMENTS Visit us online at AmericanFreethought.com. How could we pass up Rollerderby at a Shrine Temple?  AtlantaRollergirls.com David is now podcasting for Secular Nation magazine.  AtheistAlliance.org/podcast John’s SciFiDimensions podcast is going strong.  SciFiDimensions.com/podcast It’s official!  We’ll both be at Dragon*Con.  DragonCon.org Join us for discussion at the American Freethought Yahoo Group [link]. If you’re picking us up on iTunes, take a moment and leave feedback [link]. Send us feedback at contact@americanfreethought.com – you can attach voicemails in mp3 or wav format. Hosted by John Snider and David Driscoll.  Recorded 4/11/2008. atheism, christianity, commentary, ethics, news, podcast, politics, religion, superstitions American Freethought no no http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2008/01/20/american-freethought-podcast-7/ http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2008/01/20/american-freethought-podcast-7/#comments Sun, 20 Jan 2008 15:14:24 +0000 John C. Snider http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2008/01/20/american-freethought-podcast-7/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2008/01/20/american-freethought-podcast-7/feed/ 5 0:50:33 Religion and Insanity - Recent, tragic cases in the news involving filicide and/or suicide by insane and possibly religiously motivated people (Banita Jacks, John Violette and Marcelle Thibault). - A look back at the sad story of Andrea Yates, who i[...] Religion and Insanity - Recent, tragic cases in the news involving filicide and/or suicide by insane and possibly religiously motivated people (Banita Jacks, John Violette and Marcelle Thibault). - A look back at the sad story of Andrea Yates, who infamously drowned all five of her children. - An academic study investigates the link between religious fundamentalism and mental illness. - A man cuts off and microwaves his hand because he thought it bore the Mark of the Beast. Plus two garden-variety crazies: - Marguerite “Dark-Sided” Perrin (from the TV show Trading Spouses). - Pastor Fred “God Hates Fags” Phelps of Westboro Baptist Church. Send us feedback at contact@americanfreethought.com Join us for chat at the American Freethought Yahoo Group. Theme music by Body Found. Hosted by John C. Snider and David Driscoll.  Recorded 01/19/2008. atheism, commentary, news, podcast, religion, science, superstitions American Freethought no no http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/american-freethought-podcast-6/ http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/american-freethought-podcast-6/#comments Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:59:07 +0000 John C. Snider http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/american-freethought-podcast-6/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2008/01/11/american-freethought-podcast-6/feed/ 0 1:02:48 The Portable Atheist by Christopher Hitchens – We take a look at the latest collection of writing selected and introduced by the Bad Boy of Unbelievers! Links of interest: Christopher Hitchens: An Online Directory (official website?) Christoph[...] The Portable Atheist by Christopher Hitchens – We take a look at the latest collection of writing selected and introduced by the Bad Boy of Unbelievers! Links of interest: Christopher Hitchens: An Online Directory (official website?) Christopher Hitchens Web (links to articles, interviews, etc.) Christopher Hitchens Watch (critical blog) Send us feedback at contact@americanfreethought.com Join us for chat at the American Freethought Yahoo Group. Theme music by Body Found. Hosted by John C. Snider and David Driscoll.  Recorded 01/09/2008. atheism, books, commentary, islam, podcast, politics, religion, science, superstitions American Freethought no no http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2008/01/03/what-galileo-wrought/ http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2008/01/03/what-galileo-wrought/#comments Fri, 04 Jan 2008 01:39:31 +0000 John C. Snider http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2008/01/03/what-galileo-wrought/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2008/01/03/what-galileo-wrought/feed/ 0 http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2007/10/25/superstitions-in-the-news/ http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2007/10/25/superstitions-in-the-news/#comments Fri, 26 Oct 2007 02:27:26 +0000 John C. Snider http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2007/10/25/superstitions-in-the-news/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.americanfreethought.com/wordpress/2007/10/25/superstitions-in-the-news/feed/ 0