Podcast appearances and mentions of Hemant Mehta

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comWhat does it mean to be an atheist in a world where faith and politics are deeply intertwined? In this episode, we sit down with Hemant Mehta, author, speaker, and creator of The Friendly Atheist blog and podcast. Mehta shares his journey from Jainism to atheism, his experiences visiting churches for his book I Sold My Soul on eBay, and his thoughts on the increasing political influence of religious groups in America.We also discuss why Christian nationalism is on the rise, how churches use community as a powerful tool, and what patterns he sees emerging in the fight for secularism. Plus, Mehta shares his surprising experience as a Jeopardy!champion and how it changed his perspective on cultural unity. Whether you're a believer, skeptic, or somewhere in between, this conversation challenges assumptions and offers insight into one of the most pressing cultural debates of our time.Guest Bio:Hemant Mehta is a writer, speaker, and content creator known for his work on atheism, religion, and politics. He is the author of I Sold My Soul on eBay and The Young Atheist's Survival Guide and runs The Friendly Atheist blog and podcast. Mehta has appeared on CNN, Fox News, and other major media outlets, and he is also a Jeopardy! champion.Resources & Links:The Friendly Atheist Blog & Substack: FriendlyAtheist.comThe Friendly Atheist Podcast: FriendlyAtheistPodcast.comBooks by Hemant Mehta:I Sold My Soul on eBay - https://www.amazon.com/Sold-My-Soul-eBay-Atheists/dp/1400073472The Young Atheist's Survival Guide - https://a.co/d/3soDfHg Support the showPlease Help Support the showhttps://donorbox.org/faithful-politics-podcastTo learn more about the show, contact our hosts, or recommend future guests, click on the links below: Website: https://www.faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/ Faithful Host: Josh@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Political Host: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Twitter: @FaithfulPolitik Instagram: faithful_politics Facebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast LinkedIn: faithfulpolitics Subscribe to our Substack: https://faithfulpolitics.substack.com/ Join our next event on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/faithful-politics-podcast-107664696981

 How a beloved children's cartoon turns fathers into mothers and what the Bible says about itBlaze Media, By Jeremy Pryor, on October 6, 2024https://www.theblaze.com/align/bluey-turns-fathers-into-mothersBluey's dad adores his kids. A conservative writer says that's unbiblical. The Friendly Atheist by Hemant Mehta on October 8, 2024https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/blueys-dad-adores-his-kids-a-conservativeThe conversation opens with a discussion about a conservative writer, Jeremy Pryor, and his critique of the children's cartoon Bluey, focusing on the portrayal of the father figure. Pryor argues that the show reflects how modern society has removed all "manly" aspects of fatherhood. Cindy introduces the topic by discussing the article's outcry against the show, noting that it was featured in conservative media outlets. The debate begins by highlighting the absurdity of Pryor's stance, with the panelists collectively agreeing that attacking a children's cartoon for such reasons is a stretch. Kelley and Cynthia point out the frequent conservative attacks on children's media over the years, referencing shows like Barney and Teletubbies.Cynthia discusses how Pryor's appeal to tradition is a flawed argument. His belief that traditional gender roles should be preserved without question is based on a false premise that these roles are biologically fixed and beneficial. She dismantles Pryor's assumption that such roles are inherently superior, noting that rigid gender roles have historically caused harm within families. Jonathan picks up on this theme, arguing that this conservative backlash is a desperate attempt to cling to a sense of privilege and outdated personal mythology. He observes that as society evolves toward equality, those invested in traditional gender roles feel left behind, often clinging to an imagined idealized past where men were strong and women submissive.Kelley points out the absurdity of Pryor's claim about an "objective" ideal for fatherhood and motherhood, noting that such ideals are subjective and influenced by cultural norms. The idea that there could be one "correct" version of parenthood is questioned, and the panelists collectively reject this notion.Cindy continues by questioning the supposed biological basis of gendered behaviors, mocking the idea that boys should wear blue and girls pink as something rooted in biology.Jonathan dives into the hypocrisy of conservatives like Pryor, who decry the influence of symbols in media on children's minds, all while the church itself has used symbols for centuries to shape behavior. He calls out this projection of guilt onto others, a tactic to distract from their own indoctrination efforts.He emphasizes that conservatives often accuse others of what they themselves are guilty of, particularly when they cannot defend their outdated beliefs. Jonathan concludes that such people are too emotionally invested in their beliefs and social standing to change, even when confronted with facts.Cindy points out that Pryor's complaints about the show's title character being blue as a subversive gender statement are entirely misplaced. Bluey is a blue heeler dog, not a comment on gender roles.Cynthia shares an anecdote about her own upbringing, where her father played a central, loving role in her life, defying the stereotypical “manly” behaviors that conservatives like Pryor seem to promote.The panel concludes by agreeing that conservatives' fixation on rigid gender roles is not only outdated but harmful, and that individuals should not be defined by their beliefs.The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.42.1 featuring Kelley Laughlin, Jonathan Roudabush, Cindy Plaza and Cynthia McDonaldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.

Disagreements in our culture are dividing friends and family at an alarming rate, causing many people to feel unsafe to share their opinions. But as God's ambassadors, we're called to listen to others and engage the culture despite our differences. This discussion will help you to revive the art of meaningful conversations and tackle issues of the cancel culture, while showing respect to others.   Get your copy of Sean McDowell's End the Stalemate when you make a gift of any amount.   Buy your copy of Jim Daly's book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God.   Watch this video series on speaking truth in the culture with John Cooper of Skillet.   Justin Brierley hosts Sean McDowell and atheist blogger Hemant Mehta at a recording of the Unbelievable? Podcast. Sean and Hemant debate about what they believe the other side gets wrong about Christianity and atheism.   Donate   Send Jim a voicemail! Click here.

Ignoring racism won't fix racism: A response to Robyn Blumner's misguided essayThe Friendly Atheist, By Bakari Chavanu and Hemant Mehta, on Aug 13, 2024https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/ignoring-racism-wont-fix-racism-aBakari Shabanu, a Black atheist humanist, critiques Robert Blumer's editorial on secular humanism and the notion of a colorblind society. Blumer argues for a society that overlooks race, believing that focusing on race perpetuates division and reverse racism. However, Shabanu contends that this approach disregards the realities of systemic racism and the historical context of Black empowerment movements. He argues that dismissing race as a crucial factor undermines efforts to address racial injustice, especially given the ongoing struggles faced by marginalized communities. Shabanu's criticism highlights the importance of acknowledging race in the fight against inequality, rather than adopting a colorblind ideology that can inadvertently support the status quo.The discussion further delves into the puzzling concept of "Black Supremacy," a term that appears unfounded and misleading. The speakers express confusion over its meaning, noting that it seems to be a straw man argument used to suggest that Black empowerment is a form of supremacy over other races. However, they argue that Black people do not hold systemic power over others, making the concept of Black supremacy a baseless and inflammatory term. Instead, movements like Black Power aim to combat systemic racism, not to establish dominance over other groups. The discussion critiques the notion of reverse racism, suggesting that it distracts from meaningful conversations about addressing systemic inequities.The group also critiques the language used by Blumer, particularly his use of the phrase "colorblind society." They argue that this term, often used by those who wish to downplay the significance of race, is disingenuous. By advocating for colorblindness, Blumer and others like him are accused of ignoring the ongoing issues of racial injustice and the lived experiences of marginalized groups. The speakers point out that advocating for a colorblind society, while claiming to promote equality, often serves to minimize the struggles of Black people and other minorities. This, they argue, aligns with white supremacist talking points, which seek to erase the realities of racism under the guise of equality.The conversation concludes with a reflection on the frustration some feel about the continued focus on race. While some may wish to move beyond racial discussions, the speakers emphasize that systemic issues cannot be resolved without addressing the role of race in society. They liken the call for colorblindness to the way corporations shift responsibility for recycling onto individuals, thereby avoiding accountability. Ultimately, they argue that meaningful change requires acknowledging and addressing the systemic factors that perpetuate racial disparities, rather than adopting a colorblind approach that ignores the root causes of inequality. The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.34.3 featuring Cynthia, Phil the Skeptic Atheist, Rob (Robert Croy) and Phoebe RoseBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.

After a long long week of activity in Chicago, our friends Sarah Levin (Secular Strategies) and Hemant Mehta (Friendly Atheist), graciously agreed to connect for an exclusive conversation for Unreasonable listeners, recapping what they saw and heard at the Democratic National Convention, especially from a secular perspective, since over 30 percent of the Democratic party is non-religious.There was a lot of god talk coming from the podium. And we get it: Democrats have the opportunity to draw in people of faith who've finally had it with their anti-Christ candidate. How many of those people actually exist? Who knows, but in this game of inches it behooves us to invite them to the party and feel welcome. As they should: honest people of faith do, for the most part, share the social and moral values of secular voters.And though there's still work to be done, tremendous strides have been taken by the party to acknowledge their reliable None voters. Sarah and Hemant walk us through them on this special DNC episode of Unreasonable.Support the Show.Thanks for listening! Now follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Threads. And please consider becoming a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/podcastunreasonable. It's a small price to pay to help keep America from becoming a theocracy, dontchya think?

Hemant Mehta has written some dazzling late-week crosswords -- and this is one of them. The clues are so well done, tautly written, prone to make you ponder. We've covered most of them in today's episode, but here are a few others: 40D, Heads, slangily, DOMES; 57A, Why don't sheep shrink when it ________? : George Carlin, RAINS

Thanks to Humanists, all British Columbia municipalities have ditched prayers at meetings., Friendly Atheist, by Hemant Mehta, on July 5, 2024, https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/thanks-to-humanists-all-british-columbiaIn a significant step forward for humanists and advocates of secular governance, all City Council meetings in British Columbia will now be prayer-free. This development comes nine years after a Supreme Court ruling declared the practice of opening meetings with prayers unconstitutional, as it violated civil rights. Despite the ruling, the British Columbia Humanist Association discovered that 23 municipalities were still starting their meetings with predominantly Christian prayers. In response, the association launched a determined campaign to end this practice. Their efforts included publishing a report identifying non-compliant municipalities, sending letters urging leaders to adhere to the law, and, in some cases, threatening legal action. As a result of these persistent efforts, all municipalities have now agreed to exclude prayers from their meetings and inauguration ceremonies.The decision is seen as a major victory for activists and supporters of secularism, highlighting the importance of holding local leaders accountable to the law. This story was reported by Hemant Mehta on The Friendly Atheist blog, published on July 5, 2024.Panelist Tao expressed great satisfaction with the outcome, emphasizing the significance of achieving this change through secular means rather than through provocative actions like those of the Satanic Temple. Tao pointed out that the absence of prayer at public meetings ensures that no single religion is given undue prominence, which is a positive step towards inclusivity.Aaron, another panelist, shared Tao's enthusiasm, noting that the decision benefits everyone by putting all citizens on equal footing regardless of their religious beliefs. He highlighted that the practice of opening meetings with Christian prayers implicitly suggested that Christianity was more important than other religions, and ending this practice helps in fostering a more inclusive environment.The discussion also touched on the broader implications of religious diversity in municipal ceremonies. While some argued for representing various religions to reflect cultural diversity, the consensus leaned towards maintaining a secular approach to avoid privileging any particular belief system. The case of Vancouver's 2022 inauguration, which included representatives from different religious backgrounds, was mentioned as an example of an effort to promote inclusivity.The persistence and dedication of the British Columbia Humanist Association were crucial in ensuring compliance with the Supreme Court ruling, demonstrating the power of sustained advocacy and legal pressure. This case underscores the importance of vigilance and accountability in upholding secular principles in public governance.The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.29.4 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Kara Griffin, Mateo and Aaron JensenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.

A blind woman was kicked out of a Texas church for bringing a service dog with herThe Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on June 10, 2024https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-blind-woman-was-kicked-out-of-aIn a recent incident in Texas, a Christian church's decision to deny entry to a blind woman accompanied by her service dog has sparked controversy and raised questions about religious exemptions from disability rights laws. The incident, reported by Hemant Mehta on June 10th, 2024, details how the church justified its action citing concerns over the service dog's reaction to live band music and flashing lights during services. This justification stands in contrast to federal laws under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which mandate accommodation for service animals in public spaces.The discussion during the broadcast highlights broader issues of religious privilege and the implications of exemptions churches have from certain laws that govern other public and private entities. The conversation among hosts underscores skepticism towards the church's decision, questioning whether it reflects genuine safety concerns or a broader bias against accommodating individuals with disabilities. The incident underscores a recurring theme where religious institutions, while enjoying nonprofit status and other benefits, may not always uphold inclusivity standards expected in other sectors.The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.25.3 featuring Scott Dickie, Aaron Jensen, Jason Friedman and Helen GreeneBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.

Hemant Mehta is an author, a YouTuber, and an atheist activist. During our conversation, Hemant talks about his journey to atheism, the threat of Christian nationalism to secular society, and the atheist and secular movements. He also addresses the loss of community felt by those who leave religion, and the life and legacy of Daniel Dennett, including his work with The Clergy Project.------------Keep Talking SubstackRate on SpotifyRate on Apple PodcastsSocial media and all episodes------------Support via VenmoSupport on SubstackSupport on Patreon------------00:00 Intro00:37 Hemant's personal and religious background 06:58 Hemant's experience losing his religious belief 08:40 Has Hemant's atheism changed him? 11:30 What persuaded Hemant to become an atheist? 14:49 Modern instances of religious overreach into secular society 20:37 Hemant's definition of atheism 22:57 What motivates Hemant's work 30:50 Christian nationalism in America 36:25 Reasons for optimism 42:19 The loss of community as people leave religion 46:58 Does Hemant have doubts about his atheist convictions? 49:22 Who does Hemant go to for information? 55:49 Dan Dennett and The Clergy Project

This pastor's wedding nightThe Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on Apr 03, 2024https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/this-pastors-wedding-night-joke-epitomizesPastor Josh Howerton of LakePoint Church in Texas is facing backlash after delivering a misguided attempt at humor during a recent sermon. His suggestion to future brides to unquestionably obey their husbands on their wedding night has drawn widespread criticism for perpetuating harmful gender stereotypes and minimizing female agency. While intended as a joke, Howerton's comments highlight deeper issues within Evangelical culture, including the normalization of patriarchal attitudes and the disregard for women's autonomy.This story, reported by Hemant Mehta in "The Friendly Atheist" on April 3rd, 2024, sparked a conversation about patriarchy and purity culture. The rhetoric perpetuated by Howerton reflects a mindset deeply rooted in patriarchal traditions, where women are expected to submit unquestionably to men. This toxic attitude extends beyond evangelical circles and affects people of all backgrounds, reinforcing harmful gender norms and undermining women's autonomy.Additionally, the conversation touched upon problematic statements made by figures like Jesse Lee Peterson, who has been known to dismiss women's sexual pleasure as unnatural. This further highlights the pervasive nature of patriarchal attitudes and the normalization of sexism within certain communities.The discussion also delved into the importance of comprehensive sex education, emphasizing consent, communication, and mutual pleasure. In contrast to the patriarchal views propagated by Howerton and others, healthy relationships are built on equality, respect, and open dialogue.Ultimately, the incident involving Pastor Howerton serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle against patriarchal ideologies and the importance of promoting gender equality and autonomy in all aspects of society.The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.16.3 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Infidel64, Jason Friedman and Helen GreeneBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.

In this Classic Replay of Unbelievable? Podcast, we delve into the fascinating journey of Leah Libresco, once a prominent atheist blogger who made headlines by converting to Catholicism. Her story gained attention across both religious and secular spheres, including a feature on CNN. Leah sits down with Hemant Mehta, widely known as the Friendly Atheist, for a topical discussion about the moral arguments that played a pivotal role in her conversion journey. Hemant quizzes Leah on her decision to embrace Catholicism, providing listeners with an insightful exchange that explores the intricacies of faith, reason, and personal conviction. Listeners also get the chance to participate as Leah and Hemant field questions, offering deeper insights into Leah's faith journey and the broader dynamics of faith and atheism. For Leah Libresco visit: leahlibresco.com For Hemant Mehta visit: friendlyatheist.com This episode originally aired on: 23 June 2014 • Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: https://pod.link/267142101 • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/coures • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

Texas school board trustees snuck an evangelical film crew into a public school, Friendly Atheist, Hemant Mehta, February 19, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/texas-school-board-trustees-snuck The Non-Prophets, episode 23.09.02 airing 03-06-2024 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Phoebe Rose, Aaron Jensen and Helen Greene

An Iowan asked Vivek Ramaswamy how he'd appeal to atheists. The answer was awful., The Friendly Atheist, by Hemant Mehta, on Jan. 6, 2024, https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/an-iowan-asked-vivek-ramaswamy-howThe Non-Prophets, Episode 23.03.3 featuring Phoebe Rose, Infidel64, Jimmy Jr and KelleyVivek Ramaswamy faces the challenge of charming atheists while navigating the complexities of Christian nationalism and wokeism. The theatrics reach a high note when a question about school Bibles spotlights Ramaswamy's dance with inconsistency. Protagonist Justin Scott's quest for genuine answers turns the town hall into a political Vaudeville in this Heartland Circus.Infidel criticizes Ramaswamy's refusal to run against his opponent and highlights the candidate's dismissive response to the dangers of Christian nationalism. Ramaswamy's focus on wokeism and transgenderism, in contrast to addressing real threats, is questioned. The irony of a Hindu supporting white Christian nationalism is noted, drawing parallels to the UK's Hindu prime minister supporting the Anglican Church.Phoebe reflects on the peculiar dynamics when non-Christians support Christian establishments. The discussion expands to the importance of accurate storytelling, with politicians often embellishing events. The article prompts contemplation on whether genuine debates are still possible in today's society and the challenges of navigating entrenched positions.Kelley emphasizes the need for atheists to openly engage in public discourse to challenge politicians and build a political force. The discussion reveals the disconnect between politicians' buzzwords and their actions, urging atheists to scrutinize candidates' values. Jimmy criticizes Ramaswamy's disingenuous approach, particularly his attempt to downplay the destructive history of religion. He underlines the importance of not denying history to prevent abuses of liberty.The conversation explores the broader issue of politicians avoiding critical thinking and dismissing challenges from skeptics. The removal of Justin Scott from the town hall exemplifies the reluctance of politicians to face thoughtful questioning. The group underscores the significance of encouraging critical thinking, normalizing atheism, and engaging in meaningful conversations to foster change.In conclusion, the discussion revolves around the challenges atheists face in a political landscape where genuine debate seems elusive. The narrative highlights the need for transparency, critical thinking, and the active participation of atheists in shaping the political discourse.

A lively Friday crossword by Hemant Mehta, with a fusillade of clever and/or educational clues guaranteed to delight the diligent solver. We cover most of them in today's episode, along with a fascinating fact for Fun Fact Friday, plus a bonus: listener mail! For all that and more, download, listen up, and ... enjoy!Show notes imagery: Where's Waldo?, mentioned in today's puzzle as having been banned (!)Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!

Hey everybody! Welcome back to the Utah Outcasts! Returning from a week of kids being sick, X and Kyle being sick with the 'rona after that, AND Christmas on top of it all, we are finally finally back with a new episode for you all to consume. With it being the last episode of the year we played it fairly fast and loose, but hit some great topics we know you'll enjoy. Let's get to the episode! TOPICS THIS WEEK Moms for Liberty co-founder caught having sex with a woman in new video Nikki Haley deserves no grace for Civil War gaffe Officer who crashed SUV into gay bar wasn't tested for intoxication Florida Man Fakes Overdose to Delay Jan. 6 Sentencing Florida Woman Sues Hershey's for $5 Million Over Reese's Pumpkins Not Having Jack-o-Lantern Faces GOP congressman traveled to Uganda to support anti-LGBTQ death penalty law SECRET SHOW TEASER Not included on this episode but is currently live on Patreon exclusively for the next six months, X found a great article by Hemant Mehta about how Christians here in the United States have been having a hard time coming to terms with the fact that their living god that sacrificed himself to himself might actually not look like the white dude we've been seeing on all of those milk cartons....errrr I mean bibles and renaissance artwork we all love to see. Also, X drops onto Kyle the new face of LDS Jesus and he looks like he's going for a surf. Email: Mailbag@UtahOutcasts.com Voicemail/SMS line: (347) 669-3377 Catch us LIVE each Saturday @ 8pm MT on Twitch! Our social medias: Instagram Facebook X's Twitter YouTube Discord OPENING SONG – AKnewGod “Break the Veil” used with permission CLOSING SONG – Teknoaxe “Race Between the Spires” used with permission Consider some Merch? Apple Podcasts Podbean PayPal

A fine Friday crossword by Hemant Mehta. What it lacked for in glitzy animation (we're looking at you, Thursday!), it made up for in flashy clues, such as 47A, What may be behind the curtain, TUB (

Denver Archdiocese sues over free pre-K: The state's bigotry ban hurts our bottom line! Friendly Atheist, Hemant Mehta, August 21, 2023 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/denver-archdiocese-sues-over-free?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=95153&post_id=136192949&isFreemail=true&utm_medium=email The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.35.1 featuring Helen Green, Timothy Bethel, Jimmy Jr. and Raphael RyanColorado recently passed a law offering free preschool to kids, but the Catholic archdiocese isn't on board. They're suing officials claiming their faith should allow them to discriminate against LGBTQ people.This preschool law in Colorado seems like it would be such a good helpful thing on paper, but religious institutions once again show their true colors and insist that if they can't discriminate based on Bronze Age tradition they're the persecuted ones. Not the people they actively try to take rights and freedoms away from.To qualify, schools have to follow a few basic rules, they have to accept kids regardless of their family's race, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity.The Catholic Church wants funding from the state, but they don't want to adapt to the state's rules. They want your money and also wants you to do what they say.In their lawsuit, they claim that being forced to enroll children with gay parents into their schools “is likely to lead to intractable conflicts” , a “Catholic school cannot treat a same-sex couple as a family equivalent to the natural family without compromising its mission and Catholic identity.”Their argument that government is trying to corner the market in preschool is hypocritical. The Catholic church already has done that. The Archdiocese of Denver has 39 preschools, and their prices are so high they're not even listed on the website. They boast about giving nineteen hundred dollars per family through their own tuition assistance programs.The Archdiocese of Colorado has been responsible for 212 sexual abuse cases by 52 different priests. One of whom is actually still active in their church in Colorado Springs.Father William Martinez of the Colorado Springs Archdiocese, is not only an admitted sexual predator, he is actively working at a church that is responsible for 39 preschools. The church settled his case back in 1996 but he was reinstated in 2006.How on Earth are we putting our children in these situations?Why are we giving these people money? Why are we putting children in harm's way?They want to present it as if their religious liberty is at stake, but what they want is simply to make other people's lives worse. This is an admission by the Catholic church that they cannot exist without bigoted policies, plain and simple. Hopefully the judge and the court will laugh at this one.#catholicpreschool #religionispoison #denver #religiousabuse #ExposeChristianSchools #ChurchToo

In today's episode of the Atheist Experience, Johnny P. Angel and Hemant Mehta work through calls of free will, the supernatural, and morality. Art in PA says god is believable because people have seeked thousands of gods over thousands of years and you still have to believe in god to give up the Bible. Just because people were looking for something does not mean they were on the right track for what they are seeking. Wanting something to exist does not make it true. Why would an appeal to popularity make something true? If you care about truth, what is the best thing to do? David in Ireland asks how to deconstruct supernatural beliefs when using things such as Tarot cards or crystals. Going through a ritualistic process can put yourself in a different mental state of focus, but does not mean the items used in the ritual have any special powers. How do you know these items are helping more than any other practice? If all these tools you use disappear, would you end up in the same place? The power is within you and you do not need magical items. Tyler in NC does not believe god exists, but is not sure about free will. The idea of free will or not free will is a false dichotomy. How can a circumscribed universe of limited choices be considered free will?Sam in NY says that if people don't pray, they are incomplete. Are people who believe in a different god from you incomplete? What is the feeling of the power of prayer? How did you become complete? Is god's power limited to that of sight? Why do you believe the Bible is true? What if something is in the Quran but not the Bible? Are people who pray that use other books than the Bible or Quran? Shinobi Sheran in the USA believes a woman should have the right to choose all around. Who should make medical decisions on people's behalf? Once a politician starts making these decisions, it can be a slippery slope. Jon in FL does not believe religion is needed for morality. Why do you believe this? Countries that have the smallest belief in religion are arguably the most moral. How do you define morality? If you Google Phil Zuckerman you will find some interesting information on this. It will be hard to find anything that shows religious people are more moral when the playing field is even. The differences between secular morality and religious morality reside in the goals of each. Dave in India asks if god is the government's way of controlling people and part of the military industrial complex. What version of these beliefs would get people to think a certain way? The belief in a higher power has been around before nations had militaries and leaders may sprinkle the fairy dust of religion on their mission. This does not mean it is part of a conspiracy. When politicians use religion as a weapon, it backfires. Thank you for tuning in today! The question of the week is: What is the weirdest Bible story?

This week, we talk about American Atheists´ victory against the WV Prison Program targeting an incarcerated Atheist. The FFRF news update includes the latest Gallup Poll about believing in a god, the devil, angels, heaven, and hell. Monica and Regina will talk about a very confused young Christian lady who went viral, and Sam and Beneil will introduce their new segment “Bunk in the Trunk”.    Thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism, Redproductions, moodmode, AlexGrohl, and geoffharvey for this week's music tracks.  Hemant Mehta's article: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/judge-wv-prison-officials-cant-force For more FFRF news: https://ffrf.org/news Other useful links: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular https://www.facebook.com/communityofreasonohky  

Another big podcast host takes a minute of his time to help summarize other constructive ways to have a sit-down on which religious organizations are not abusing their privileges and which atheist groups are actually being civilized as well. Double standards, political misinformation and other website trends also get analyzed in addition to some fun stuff like Mehta's teaching career and appearance as a Jeopardy contestant! 

Are you actually solving your consumers' problems? Or are you just solving the problems you think you should be solving? Impactful insights need context, and in order to create that context, you need to stay close to your consumers. In this episode of The Consumer Insights Podcast, Thor is joined by Hemant Mehta, an author, advisor, mentor, farmer, entrepreneur, and former Managing Director of the Insights division, as well as Chief Strategy Officer for South Asia, at Kantar.

It's Friday, March 24th, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. By Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com) Similarities between Communist persecution & U.S. COVID shutdowns An expert who tackles Chinese Christian persecution sounded the alarm this week on parallels he sees between crackdowns perpetrated by the Chinese Communist Party and America's COVID shutdowns, reports FaithWire.com. Bob Fu, president of ChinaAid, said, “It is very shocking and horrible to see American society's transformation evolving from its constitutional basis.” The nonprofit leader, who became a Christian in the Chinese underground church and even went to prison for leading house churches before escaping in 1996, said he believes the American Left is increasingly turning to “dictatorial” tactics, refusing to allow diverse voices. Fu said, “I saw the governor of California, [Gavin Newsom], basically proscribe and order the church to shut down and say not only when they can worship, but how. The ways that he threatened to punish those churches and pastors sometimes were word-for-word exactly the same as what the Chinese Communist Party is using against the Chinese churches.” Russian Christian fined for objecting to war against Ukraine Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Christian Russians who express their opposition to it on grounds of their faith, continue to be detained and fined under Russia's wartime laws punishing "discrediting the Armed Forces,” reports Evangelical Focus. Police arrested Rostislav Charushin in Moscow because he made a poster that quoted three of the Bible's Ten Commandments including “Thou shalt not kill.”  (Exodus 20:13) He was fined twice on March 9 for both “discreditation” and violating the so-called Demonstrations Law. The political game at play in Trump's possible arrest Despite former President Trump's prediction that he would be arrested this past Tuesday over alleged hush payments he made indirectly to a disreputable actress, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg did not arrest him. Appearing on Fox News, Republican Congressman Jim Jordan of Ohio, the House Judiciary Committee Chair, pointed to the political agenda at play. JORDAN: “First, they went after President Trump on Russia. Then, it was a phone call with [Ukrainian President Volodymyr] Zelenskyy. Then, they wanted his tax return. Then, they go after his business records. Then, they go after his children. And now it's some misdemeanor alleged bookkeeping error. “And this is from the prosecutor who initially didn't want to do this. In fact, he had people resign because he wasn't going to do this because no one else would bring this case. I mean, the DOJ didn't bring the case. The federal district in New York didn't bring the case. The previous prosecutor in the district there in Manhattan didn't bring the case. Mr. Bragg himself didn't want to bring the case. But then, he got pressured I think from the Left. The one thing that I think is changed his mind is President Trump announced he was going to run for president again.” Keep in mind, Alvin Bragg's election in November 2021 was funded by a $1 million donation from a political action committee, the Color Of Change, funded by Leftist billionaire George Soros.   Colorado looked at banning all abortions On January 26th, Colorado Republican State Rep Scott Bottoms introduced a bill that would have banned all abortions in the Centennial State. Jeff Durbin, Director of End Abortion Now and a teaching elder at Apologia Church in Mesa, Arizona, urged Colorado lawmakers to support the bill. DURBIN: “They used to say, ‘I know it's technically a human. I know it looks like a person. It's not a person. It's a black man. I know it's technically human. It looks like a person. It's not a person. It's a Jew.' “Humanity is filled with this evil in this tyranny where we draw circles around ourselves and we dehumanize and butcher and tyrannize other human beings. This is a simple bill: human from the moment of fertilization. That's a fact. Equal protection for all humans -- in the womb and outside of the womb. “We all agree with the injustice of a white man killing a black man unjustly. But the pro-choice position is essentially saying, ‘We don't have a problem with that as long as it's in the womb.'” Sadly, on February 17th, in an 8-3 vote, the Colorado House Committee on Health & Insurance postponed the bill indefinitely. Christian wrestler says Muhammed false prophet And finally, a champion wrestler has come under fire for comments he made on Saturday about his Christian faith and suggesting that Muhammad is a false prophet after winning an NCAA title, reports Fox News. Penn State wrestler Aaron Brooks, age 22, shared his Christian beliefs after securing the victory, crediting the Lord for his triumph. BROOKS:  “Christ's resurrection is everything. Not just His life, but His death and resurrection. You can only get that through Him, the Holy Spirit. Only through Him. No false prophets. No Muhammad, no anyone else. Only Jesus Christ Himself.” REPORTER: “Power and finesse, your calling card.” BROOKS: “The Holy Spirit. Acts chapter one, verse eight. Power, Holy Spirit power, is everything. That's where it's from.” Brooks won his third consecutive individual NCAA title on Saturday after beating a wrestler from Northern Iowa. REPORTER: “And put in perspective winning three of these in a row.” BROOKS: “God used me. He gives me this platform for this right here. It's all for His glory.” Brooks came under fire on social media for saying that Muhammad, the founder and main prophet of Islam, was a false prophet. Hemant Mehta tweeted, “It's wild to see a Christian athlete trash Muslims during a post-match interview by calling Muhammad a ‘false' prophet.” And Randy Patriot tweeted, “If it was a Muslim wrestler saying that Jesus was only a prophet, it wouldn't even be newsworthy. Why is it a big deal only when Christians profess their faith and belief? Christians know why.” In John 14:6, Jesus says, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, March 24th in the year of our Lord 2023. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

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We are joined by our newest friend, Joe, who goes by "The Friendly Atheist" on TikTok (not to be confused with Hemant Mehta, the Friendly Atheist!). He wasn't aware of Hemant's nickname, so we'll forgive him! Joe shares his personal deconstruction journey, starting as a kid going to church, becoming a worship leader, and losing his faith while in the Navy. We also talk about foreskins and their biblical significance. Find Joe's content here: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefriendly_atheist Want to be a guest on the show? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/2dU4JUtHsiugoQpq8 Become a Patron!: https://www.patreon.com/burningeden666 Check out the Merch Store!!: https://the-burning-eden-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ Helpful resource if you're deconstructing: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burningeden666/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/burningeden666/support

We are joined by our newest friend, Joe, who goes by "The Friendly Atheist" on TikTok (not to be confused with Hemant Mehta, the Friendly Atheist!). He wasn't aware of Hemant's nickname, so we'll forgive him! Joe shares his personal deconstruction journey, starting as a kid going to church, becoming a worship leader, and losing his faith while in the Navy. We also talk about foreskins and their biblical significance. Find Joe's content here: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefriendly_atheist Want to be a guest on the show? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/2dU4JUtHsiugoQpq8 Become a Patron!: https://www.patreon.com/burningeden666 Check out the Merch Store!!: https://the-burning-eden-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ Helpful resource if you're deconstructing: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/burningeden666/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/burningeden666/support

Hemant Mehta is a speaker, activist, and YouTuber who has dedicated his career to normalizing non-religious beliefs, and advocating for those who wish to leave their religions behind but fear the ramifications. His YouTube channel has amassed nearly 86,000 subscribers and over 11 million views. He also has a podcast, a blog, and a brief appearance on Jeopardy!  His podcast:https://friendlyatheistpodcast.com/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@FriendlyAtheist1OnlySky Media https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/Twitter:https://twitter.com/hemantmehta?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/friendly.atheist/?hl=enThe Clergy Project:https://clergyproject.org/______________________________________Find this episode, and others here:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2EHJGf8kGbSV9SRbqsfYKSApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-up-fundie/id1602008078Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ad6ac91e-c2fb-47d6-8658-df8aed941eac/growing-up-fundiePatreon:https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjrYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5QuI5etVfbJoTVAhbRGMkADiscord:https://discord.gg/XQNG4nD5More about the host, Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.sydneydavisjrjr.comThink you might make a great guest, or know someone who would be?Apply for yourself, or nominate someone here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHiy8KYW38tyKUD6MbFmOwCKdeWVHAbIA9qst1RBQf4rRPXg/viewform?usp=share_link

HEMANT MEHTADivorced: JainismHemant Mehta is the founder and editor of FriendlyAtheist.com, a YouTube creator, and podcast co-host. He is a former National Board Certified math teacher in the suburbs of Chicago and continues to coach a competitive public speaking team. He has appeared on CNN and FOX News and served on the board of directors for Foundation Beyond Belief and the Secular Student Alliance. He has written multiple books, including I Sold My Soul on eBay and The Young Atheist's Survival Guide. He also edited the book Queer Disbelief. Today, Hemant shares candidly about what it was like to be part of a lesser known religious group and then reject religion altogether.Contact Hemant:https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/IG: @friendly.atheistT: @hemantmehtaSupport this podcast on Patreon and get access to bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/janiceselbieSPECIAL THANKS to our newest Patrons: Paul, Sheila, Anne, and Sacha!Subscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcastGet your free consultation with Janice, book 1:1 sessions, or sign up for the Divorcing Religion Workshop here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/Get your recordings from the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture conference here: https://www.shamelesssexuality.org/Follow Janice and the Conference on Religious Trauma on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/divorcereligionTwitter: https://twitter.com/Wise_counsellorTwitter: https://twitter.com/ComeToCORTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/janice.selbieFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DivorcingReligionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConferenceOnReligiousTraumaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janiceselbieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisecounsellor/The Divorcing Religion Podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you need help with your mental health, please consult a qualified, secular, mental health clinician.Support the show

On this week's secret show X was watching Hemant Mehta post clips about this one crazy Christian lady who is currently running for Secretary of State in California. First off you need to hear This Lady on Preschools and it doesn't get any better when she starts bringing up her kid being gifted with the ability to talk to sprits...I wish I was kidding, but her son was able to talk to Jesus in the closet I only wish I had something positive to say, but I don't. Email: Mailbag@UtahOutcasts.com Voicemail/SMS line: (347) 669-3377 Catch us LIVE each Saturday @ 8pm MT on Twitch! Our social medias: Instagram Facebook X's Twitter YouTube Discord Consider some Merch? Apple Podcasts Podbean PayPal

This week Eren and I go in on Viced Rhino, Seth Andrews, & it all stemmed from an article by Hemant Mehta. There's also How To Become A Christian (Nationalist), Cards Against Christianity, and MORE! We also have special music from Moon Walker. We feature his song “I'm Afraid Ill Go To Heaven.” Check out his links… https://linktr.ee/listentomoonwalker?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5f65a113-bf88-4152-9b6b-26128c1002b9 Merch! - https://the-burnt-church-atheist.creator-spring.com Help protect Water Protecters - DropL3Charges.com Help stop Line 3 - www.stopline3.org Planned Parenthood - 1-800-230-PLAN (7526) / www.plannedparenthood.org National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 24/7/365 - 1-800-273-8255 Secular Therapy Project - www.SecularTherapy.org Tennessee Voices (TN Voices) www.TNVoices.org Show art was provided by Megan Broughton, The_Girl_With_The_Paint_Brush https://www.facebook.com/the.girl.with.the.paint.brush Twitter - @DomDAtheist Twitter - @ErenThePagan TikTok - @BurntChurchAtheist Google Voice - (731) 412-0201 Email - DomDAtheist@gmail.com Email - ErenThePagan@gmail.com Cashapp - cash.app/$BurntChurchAtheist Venmo - @BurntChurchAtheist Paypal - https://www.PayPal.me/BurntChurchAtheist Patreon - Patreon.com/BurntChurchAtheist

In this episode, we discuss Hemant Mehta's article on Only.Sky about Britney Spears and her announced atheism. Then, I rant about the Netflix series, Devil in Ohio. Is Devil in Ohio demonizing the secular community and non-Christian religions? Maybe I'm crazy. Thanks to Apes of the State for the use of their song Moments a Year From Now. Fables aims to be collaborative deconstruction of faith and cultural systems. Your host, Dylan, is a new atheist, working toward redefining morals and growing as a person. Join Dylan in sharing your stories! If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave me a message at ‪(515) 318-7569, or find Fables of Our Deconstruction on Anchor.FM and send me a voice message. If you want your name shared, include it in your message, otherwise I'll keep you anonymous. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fablesofdeconstruction/message

Today (which is the one-year mark since losing the late, great, pastor Bob Enyart- more on that tomorrow) we're going back to Bob's debate with atheist Hemant Mehta, author of "I Sold My Soul on eBay". * Atheist Author of I Sold My Soul on eBay: Hemant Mehta talks to Bob Enyart. Part I of II. And in case you're interested in further discussion with atheists, Bob has also talked to: - ABC's Reginald Finley, called The Infidel Guy, from ABC's Wife Swap program; 3-26-07; - TheologyOnLine's psychologist Zakath in a moderated written online debate, also in soft cover; - John Henderson who wrote the book God.com 6-15-2006; - Carlos Morales, Fox News, Huffington Post, etc. reports on U of Texas atheists Bible-turn in program, president of Atheist Agenda 7-14-10 - Freedom from Religion Foundation founder Dan Barker (put the atheist sign near the Nativity at the capitol in Seattle) who was involved with the ministry of Kathryn Kuhlman, one of a group of so-called faith healers. (See a BEL listener who initially compared Bob to Benny Hinn until...) The BEL show was on 12-11-08; - Eugenie Scott, leading anti-evolutionist Ph.D. with the Nat'l Center for Science Education, exhumed 5-6-05; - Michael Shermer, an editor with Scientific American and the Skeptic Society who in this famous 73-second excerpt on BEL denied that the sun is a light, illustrating that it's tough debating atheists when they're hesitant to admit to even the most obvious common ground. 8-28-03 * Special Editions of BEL's Real Science Radio programs: - BEL's famous List of Not-So-Old Things - Bob's debate with Christian Darwinist British author James Hannam - PZ Myers blogs against Real Science Radio so Bob hits back with the Trochlea Challenge - Waiting for Darwin's Other Shoe: Evolution mag's cover story Darwin Was Wrong on the Tree of Life - Microbiologist in Studio: Bob talks with the Creation Research Society Quarterly editor about new genetic findings - Caterpillar Kills Atheism: describe how a bug could evolve to liquefy itself and then build itself into a flying creature - And see the RSR Offer of $2,000 to get 16 letters of the alphabet in their correct places; $500 paid in 1998; $1,500 in 2010... Today's Resource: Give a science Christmas Gift and get free shipping! Have you browsed through our Science Department in the KGOV Store? Check out especially Walt Brown's In the Beginning! And you can order the Darwin's Dilemma DVD by calling BEL at 1-800-8Enyart.

Originally published on the 1st of January 2022 but since it's now officially past the threshold for retention we now present it to you…in all of its dated glory. If you want to hear this content fresh, please consider supporting the show via Patreon. The original text follows below: On this week's secret show, X felt like we needed a shorter episode and so that that extent he found a tweet from Hemant Mehta from The Friendly Atheist blog where he shared a video of Christian Prophet Hank Kunneman trying his best (or was it?) to rap to a piano...? It's horrible and cringy and the right way to start off the new year. Go Subscribe to Divine Disbelief's Channel Email: Mailbag@UtahOutcasts.com Voicemail/SMS line: (347) 669-3377 Instagram: Click Here Discord: Click Here Twitter: Click Here YouTube: Click Here CLOSING SONG – Teknoaxe “Race Between the Spires” used with permission BUY SOME MERCH!!! Subscribe via iTunes Support us via Patreon Support us via PayPal  

This week: a Satanic mom gets school board to revise dress code, Christian nationalists chant a chilling decree, congressional candidate Ceci Truman denounces gay marriage and hate preacher Aaron Thompson launches homophobic attack at Hemant Mehta. As always...thanks for listening!   https://www.patreon.com/theweekindoubt http://palbertelli.podbean.com http://www.facebook.com/TheWeekInDoubtPodcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-in-doubt-podcast/id510160837 www.audibletrial.com/theweekindoubt Twitter: @theweekindoubt Also available on Stitcher

When Leah Libresco became a Catholic her story was featured on CNN. Why? Because up to that point she had been an atheist blogger. Her story was soon being shared on Christian and atheist blogs.  She talked to atheist blogger Hemant Mehta (aka The Friendly Atheist) about why the moral argument helped her in the journey and he quizzed her over why she chose Catholicism. Listener questions were also included. • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training-and-events • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

The Non-Prophets, Episode 21.26 airing Sunday, June 26, 2022 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Kenneth Leonard, Teo el Ateo and Malty!This week we have a power house panel. Leading off we have Cynthia McDonald. That means a Step in the Right Direction cannot be far behind! She is joined by friend and the Talkiest of Heathens Kenneth Leonard. Everyone's favorite cartoon Teo el Ateo, and the facts man himself, Malty! Let's get into the show.First up, or is it fists up![insert ASCII fist here] *it looked better on facebook...We talk about Juneteenth. What it is, why it is important, and how it started. Would you believe there is a Texas connection to our latest federal day off? Makes it sad that due to bad policy decisions 15 states are not able to even teach about it!Up next, what happens if you get a Catholic school that wants to put up a BLM or Pride flag? Well you get the Catholic Church saying you cannot be a Catholic school anymore. The Bishop says seem me after class and then gave a Massachusetts school detention. Maybe it was all that note passing with that cute progressive ideas. Talk about two steps forward and one giant leap behind!Now, what if I told you faith can lead you to being pro-abortion? Sounds crazy right? Well in our next segment a rabbi explains why their faith leads them to the idea that abortion is ok. This might seem like a stretch for many, but it dose show that one person's faith can lead to a different conclusion compared to another person's faith. Let's hope those ideas take off.Lastly, we Step in the Right Direction. How low can it go? Public belief in a god is limboing further and further. We are now at the lowest point in the history of the United States. Yay! We're doing it! Belief is still very dangerously high, but comeon! Can we have just a little good news in the sea of sh*t?That will do it for this week. Keep it right here for the next next article dump and maybe more ASCII art! (shakes head vigorously)Segment 1: Juneteenth is Sunday. What's the significance behind the federal holiday?USA TODAY, By Chelsey Cox, June 15th 2022 http://tiny.cc/juneteenthhoidayWhat Is Juneteenth?Juneteenth commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States.ELIZABETH NIX UPDATED:JUN 17, 2022 ORIGINAL:JUN 19, 2015http://tiny.cc/whatisjuneteenthHow to properly celebrate Juneteenth in the age of commercializationJune 20, 2022 5:03 AM ETHeard on Morning Edition By Destinee Adamshttp://tiny.cc/howtojuneteenthSegment 2: Massachusetts school can no longer be called Catholic after flying Black Lives Matter and pride flags, bishop says CBS News JUNE 16, 2022http://tiny.cc/cathschoolnomoreSegment 3: My Religion Makes Me Pro-abortionThe Atlantic, By Danya Ruttenberg, June 14th 2022 http://tiny.cc/proaborttheistSegment 4: Public's belief in God drops to historic low: Poll MSN, By Luke Gentile, June 17th 2022 http://tiny.cc/lowbeliefingodGallup: Only 81% of Americans believe in God, an all-time lowOnly Sky, by HEMANT MEHTA, June 17th 2022 http://tiny.cc/81andfallingDon't like ads? Consider becoming a patron for commercial-free episodes: http://tiny.cc/patreonnp We welcome your comments on the thread for this show. ► http://tiny.cc/fbnp► Contact us with questions or news stories at: nonprophets@atheist-community.org

Today we have a very special guest, and one of my favorite people! We're talking to Hemant Mehta, also known as The Friendly Atheist. We discuss where Atheism stands in 2022 and how the focus has shifted over the past couple of decades. We also discuss the left/right spectrum and how the sides are getting more extreme than ever before. Don't forget to check out Hemant's blog. https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/*We apologize in advance, but the audio for Hemant is quite loud, we tried to even out the levels as best we could*

Columnist, podcaster, and activist Hemant Mehta joins Seth for a difficult yet necessary dive into the hate platforms like The New Independent Fundamental Baptist Movement. The featured audio clips aren't pleasant to hear, but they reflect Old Testament-based bigotry and the tragic war on our fellow human beings.VIDEO of this conversation: https://youtu.be/QuJbAs23JukHemant Mehta at OnlySky: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehtaTwitter: @hemantmehta

Hey folks welcome back to the Utah Outcasts! Felicia, X, and our special in-town panelist Steve are back with a really fun episode for you to enjoy this week! X muses for the first half of the show about how he's developed empathy for non existent people in the realm of video games, followed by a couple of crazy news items from the states of Kentucky and Idaho. I sincerely hope you enjoy, so let's get right to it! TOPICS THIS WEEK Clerk Who Denied Marriage Licenses to Gay Couples Violated Constitutional Rights, Finds Federal Judge Ammon Bundy doxes judge and issues 'chilling call to action' for militia groups: report All The Crazies Flocking To Idaho Again SECRET SHOW TEASER Not included on this episode but is currently live on Patreon exclusively for the next six months, X was watching Hemant Mehta post clips about this one crazy Christian lady who is currently running for Secretary of State in California. First off you need to hear This Lady on Preschools and it doesn't get any better when she starts bringing up her kid being gifted with the ability to talk to sprits...I wish I was kidding, but her son was able to talk to Jesus in the closet I only wish I had Thank you for listening, we'll catch you next week! Email: Mailbag@UtahOutcasts.com Voicemail/SMS line: (347) 669-3377 Instagram: Click Here Facebook: Click Here Twitter: Click Here YouTube: Click Here OPENING SONG – AKnewGod “Break the Veil” used with permission CLOSING SONG – Teknoaxe “Race Between the Spires” used with permission BUY SOME MERCH!!! Subscribe via iTunes Support us via Patreon Support us via PayPal Join the Discord!

God interviews atheist author and podcaster Hemant Mehta. God, Jesus, and Hemant talk about his appearance on a popular game show. Later we discuss Friedrich Neitzsche, George Carlin, and World War 3.

My guest this week is Hemant Mehta (@hemantmehta), co-host of the Friendly Atheist and host of the friendly atheist youtube channel. Hemant is also a contributor at OnlySky, a news and commentary website aimed at nonbelievers, as well as the author of several books including the Young Atheist's Survival Guide and I Sold My Soul on eBay. We discuss nonbeliever communities, image problems with movement atheism, and what we should be focused on these days.Hemant's list of links: https://linktr.ee/HemantMehta Convocation: Stephen CharnockMusic by GW RodriguezSibling Pod Philosophers in Space: https://0gphilosophy.libsyn.com/Support us at Patreon.com/EmbraceTheVoidIf you enjoy the show, please Like and Review us on your pod app, especially iTunes. It really helps!Recent Appearances: I was on The Mess We're In, where I accused them of promoting a moral panic and sharing laundered antisemitic conspiracism. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_VfCKtrZPQNext week: Navigating Gender Critical Communities with Corinna Cohn

Hemant Mehta has been a freethought blogger, author, and speaker for nearly 20 years now, building his blog Friendly Atheist into the largest atheist blog in the world. Just as the pandemic began, he came across a YouTube channel called Notes from Autumn. The host was a young woman and recent deconvert with strong criticisms of the way atheists communicate online. "if atheists are not offering a community that meets people's needs," she asks, "and they're only offering this kind of bitter pill, what incentive do people have to join that group?"

In this episode we chat with Hemant Mehta (AKA The Friendly Atheist) Hemant Mehta is the editor of Friendly Atheist, appears on the Atheist Voice channel on YouTube, and co-hosts the uniquely-named Friendly Atheist Podcast. He is a former National Board Certified high school math teacher in the suburbs of Chicago, where he taught for for seven years. He continues to coach their Speech/forensics team. Hemant has appeared on CNN and FOX News Channel, served on the boards for Foundation Beyond Belief (a charity organization targeting non-theistic donors) and the Secular Student Alliance (which creates and supports college atheist groups nationwide). On April 1, 2020, Mehta won his first appearance on the television game show Jeopardy You can follow Hemant on: Facebook     Twitter     Instagram Follow his blog on Patheos Find his podcast HERE You can purchase Hemant's books on Amazon.com You can connect with us on    Facebook     Instagram      Twitter Want to help us with our future episodes of This Is Not Church Podcast? Join us on Patreon where you will get access to exclusive patron content such as early access to episode, videos of upcoming episodes, and live Q&A sessions. Also check out our website for upcoming interviews and blog posts Each episode of This Is Not Church Podcast is expertly engineered by our producer The Podcast Doctor Eric Howell. If you're thinking of starting a podcast you need to connect with Eric!

Hemant Mehta is an author, an activist, and a blogger. Oh, and he's also an atheist. He has been the force behind The Friendly Atheist blog, podcast, website and social media platforms for years. But before you think Hemant's sole purpose is to convert people to atheism, listen to this conversation. He doesn't care to debate anyone on atheism vs religion.  His scope of work goes far beyond tallying atheists to carry on the torch. Hemant's work is about ensuring that belief- or faith-based decisions aren't being made in places where they shouldn't.  We had a fantastic conversation with Hemant. To find him and his work, Google “the friendly atheist” and his work pops up. As he says “it's not hard to find”. Hemant's CV is lengthy. His books, I Sold My Soul on eBay (2007),The Young Atheist's Survival Guide (2012) and The Friendly Atheist: Thoughts on the Role of Religion in Politics and Media (2013) are widely available. His YouTube series, The Atheist Voice, has nearly 220K subscribers. But mostly what you'll hear today is that Hemant is kind, brilliant, articulate and wants to make this world with this life a better place. He is a remarkable and accessible scholar and was a joy of a guest.  "Simply put, I have never seen any evidence of 'God's work' in action. I've seen what people think is God's work, but which actually has perfectly natural explanations. I believe that most people are good, even when nobody's looking. I believe our best path to discovering the truth lies in science, not religion." - Hemant Mehta, 2013

EP 35 - 330,000 First thing is first… Fuck the entirety of the global pedophile organization known as the god damn Catholic mother fucking church… and again for France. Secondly we check in wi the B&R, where they tell us that the SBC likes to spend its money on its salaries, not the children or the elderly. Of course we get into 101 Questions & Skeptic Magazine. A four time bar exam failure is on a “mission from God.” And it's not as good as the Blues Brothers movie(s). And lastly, Lee H. Hamilton has a piece in the Courier & wants to tell us how religion SHOULD be in politics! For more info on the Pledge of Allegiance… check out Hemant Mehta's podcast… The Supreme Court VS. Church/State Separation. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-supreme-court-vs-church-state-separation/id1472426149?i=1000446175347 Merch! - https://the-burnt-church-atheist.creator-spring.com Help stop Line 3 - www.stopline3.org Planned Parenthood - 1-800-230-PLAN (7526) / www.plannedparenthood.org National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 24/7/365 - 1-800-273-8255 Secular Therapy Project - www.SecularTherapy.org Tennessee Voices (TN Voices) www.TNVoices.org Show art was provided by Megan Broughton, The_Girl_With_The_Paint_Brush Twitter - @DomDAtheist TikTok - @BurntChurchAtheist Google Voice - (731) 412-0201 Email - DomDAtheist@gmail.com Paypal - https://www.PayPal.me/BurntChurchAtheist Patreon - Patreon.com/BurntChurchAtheist

EP 24 Catholics! Am I right? American Atheists won a court case against a teacher who was ridiculing and punishing a student for not participating in the Pledge Of Allegiance. If you would like to hear more about the people vs. the POA… check out the podcast by Hemant Mehta, The Supreme Court VS Church State Separation. This 4 episode podcast takes a more in-depth look at the most prominent cases of church state separation. The JSE teaches us about priorities… “John” & I are back for part 2 of our conversation. Skeptic Magazine teaches us about Begging The Question. We remind you of Sinead O'Connor (now a Muslim) and her actions in 1992. Since we can never forget the amazing thing she did on that SNL episode… we continue to call out the pedophelia and the hypocrisy inherent in the Catholic Church. If you think your children are safe with a Catholic Priest… think again. A NY state bishop has been accused of sexual abuse dating back to 1983! Even Nancy Peolosi makes an appearance this week… not really, but a clip of her. Check out @nathandufournyc on TikTok for the ditty at the end. Any donation made through the end of August to my PayPal will go to assist my mother in expenses dealing with the death of my father. https://www.paypal.me/BurntChurchAtheist Planned Parenthood - 1-800-230-PLAN (7526) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 24/7/365 - 1-800-273-8255 Secular Therapy Project - www.SecularTherapy.org Show art was provided by Megan Broughton, The_Girl_With_The_Paint_Brush Twitter - @DomDAtheist TikTok - @BurntChurchAtheist Email - DomDAtheist@gmail.com Paypal - https://www.PayPal.me/BurntChurchAtheist Patreon - Patreon.com/BurntChurchAtheist

EP 15 Dom & Noah This is a very special and much longer episode… Noah Boatright and I have a nice long talk. We get off track.. a few times… but we had a good time. Of the many things we touch on are, the plague, existential dread, the Catholic Church, childhood indoctrination, drug abuse, suicide, recovery, the Catholic Church… and much more, including a little history of Memphis, TN. We even speak about Seth Andrews, Bitty Buddha, Hemant Mehta, and Pastor Greg Locke (Greggy Poo). If you listen closely you'll hear our wives, and children talking throughout the rest of the house… and occasionally bounding across the floors. This is a little opportunity for you to get to know myself… as well as a little bit about Noah. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 24/7/365 - 1-800-273-8255 Secular Therapy Project - www.SecularTherapy.org Show art was provided by Megan Broughton, The_Girl_With_The_Paint_Brush Twitter - @DomDAtheist Email - DomDAtheist@gmail.com Patreon - Patreon.com/BurntChurchAtheist

In this special bonus episode, I finally was able to get together with Hemant Mehta, "The Friendly Atheist," for a fascinating discussion about his journey.   Hemant became an atheist out of the religion of Jainism, which is fascinating in and of itself--his story is quite different than the sort of "typical" atheist one might encounter who rejects the Christian version of God.   As a result of that journey of exploration, Hemant went on to develop the "Friendly Atheist" platform--blogging and podcasting--in an attempt to engage people from all walks of faith, belief systems and life in a respectful and mutually expanding dialogue: common ground, despite massive differences.   Help Support the Work of MindShift Podcast on Patreon!   Contact Information   The Friendly Atheist Blog on Patheos Follow Hemant on Twitter @hemantmehta Follow Me on Twitter @MindShift2018 Subscribe to the MindShift Podcast YouTube Channel

Today, I chat with Hemant Mehta, aka The Friendly Atheist, about religion, why he does what he does, and how Progressive Christians and atheists aren't all that different. To check out his work, head over to The Friendly Atheist and subscribe to the newsletter. To support my work, please head over to my Patreon site to sign up. Every dollar helps. #thefriendlyatheist #patheos #christianity #religion --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/apostatesanonymous/message

I will be interviewing the American activist Hemant Mehta. I have been a big fan of Hemant and his approach towards disseminating his views and have been following him for many years on social media since I left Islam. I always wanted to speak to him about his perspectives and his activism. Join us for a conversation between your friendly neighborhood ex-Muslim and The Friendly Atheist Hemant Mehta! YouTube version of this podcast can be found here: https://youtu.be/M4mT-aWIRLo Here are the timestamps: 0:00 Introductions0:58 Why the friendly atheist?3:25 Jainism - being an extreme follower of Jainism. Does Hemant take some parts of Jainism? The extreme fasting in Jainism.8:20 Hemant's perspective on Islamic fasting. Problems with Islamic fasting and how it does not seem to have been planned with a global audience in mind.12:00 Is Christianity harmful to humanity?14:30 Is Hemant an anti-theist? Hemant's perspective on this label.18:10 What is the biggest issue that needs to be tackled urgently? Why is it people tend to compartmentalize contradicting beliefs?22:05 Are Muslims in the US more progressive than Christians when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights?28:00 The difficulty in pulling apart cultural and Islamic teachings for example misogyny, chastity, and honor killing, and how younger Muslims are moving away from such practices.31:25 Why is it important to allow free speech to criticize religion? Is it important to express the lack of belief?34:20 Testimonials that Hemant receives from people questioning or leaving religion.35:10 How long did it take Abdullah to change his beliefs from being a Muslim to being an atheist? What started it?37:40 Has Hemant interacted with Muslims? What were the issues they were raising?39:50 The importance of coming out as an atheist and normalizing being an ex-Muslim.41:45 Death threats and backlash to activism against religion.43:20 Defending freedom of religion while also not aiding the far right in their anti-Muslims bigotry.46:30 Losing friends and family because of leaving religion. The problem of nihilism. What can you substitute church/religion for?53:00 Did religion survive this long because it was beneficial to people or for other reasons?57:25 The harsh realities for non-believers in Pakistan.58:27 Hemant's advice to people who are questioning or want to leave religion. Advice for people who are coming back to religion.1:01:50 Are Abrahamic religions better than non-Abrahamic religions?1:03:28 What project is Hemant most proud of?1:05:00 Hemant's social media handles1:05:40 Why Hemant's perspective is US-centric?1:06:20 Round of Quick questions1:07:18 Final remarks

At a young age, Hemant figured out that something just didn't feel right. He didn't believe what his parents, society, and his peers were telling him was an absolute truth - so like any curious mind - he started digging, reading, and researching until he eventually found some answers. Today Hemant runs the popular website and Youtube channel - "The Friendly Atheist", where he imparts some of his thoughts, debunks myths held in religious circles, and questions religious norms. I had a late-night conversation with Hemant as we sat down to discuss religion, atheism, politics, and more. We discussed the morality and ethics of the bible and the stories it holds sacred. We discussed cults and cult-like behavior vs. religion - and many other interesting facets in today's political sphere. It's important to have an open dialogue about subjects that people don't feel comfortable about, it is really the only way we can analyze the subject, and ourselves, in relation to it. My Take - Using attack words as a method, or forcibly attacking another side for their religious or political ideologies - is a sure-fire way to make people hold their convictions even stronger. What Hemant does masterfully in his videos - is create content that is informative and fun - and that anyone can watch. He leaves others the space to make up their own minds on how they feel. I believe his method of putting out content is a smarter path - if you want to change hearts and minds. I hope you enjoy this episode Hemant Mehta - https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/ Comments, requests or questions, please reach out - my email is roybntz@gmail.com