Podcasts about openly secular

Todd Stiefel had nagging doubts about his Catholic faith during his youth. He says in college, he found the answers he was looking for...by walking away from his Christian upbringing. In this conversation, hear what led Stiefel to this decision as he and Warren Smith have a frank conversation about love, beauty, and truth. Stiefel is the founder and president of the Stiefel Freethought Foundation. He was the chair of the Openly Secular campaign. He is currently chair of the ScienceSaves campaign and is on the advisory board for Secular Coalition for America and the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science.Listening In is a listener supported program produced by WORLD Radio. Additional support comes from Summit Ministries. Now We Live invites and equips Christians to propel faith into action. This free, worldview Bible study will spark rich discussions about some of life's most foundational questions. These six videos from Summit Ministries offer life-on-life discipleship for churches, small groups, and families. Get free access today at summit.org.

Todd Stiefel had nagging doubts about his Catholic faith during his youth. He says in college, he found the answers he was looking for...by walking away from his Christian upbringing. In this conversation, hear what led Stiefel to this decision as he and Warren Smith have a frank conversation about love, beauty, and truth. Stiefel is the founder and president of the Stiefel Freethought Foundation. He was the chair of the Openly Secular campaign. He is currently chair of the ScienceSaves campaign and is on the advisory board for Secular Coalition for America and the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science.Listening In is a listener supported program produced by WORLD Radio. Additional support comes from Summit Ministries. Now We Live invites and equips Christians to propel faith into action. This free, worldview Bible study will spark rich discussions about some of life's most foundational questions. These six videos from Summit Ministries offer life-on-life discipleship for churches, small groups, and families. Get free access today at summit.org.

“ There has been a sharp increase in the number of Americans who identify as religiously unaffiliated, from under 10 percent in the 1990s to 20 percent in 2013.[3] The trend is especially pronounced among young people, with about one in three Americans younger than 30 identifying as religiously unaffiliated, a figure that has nearly tripled since the 1990s.[3][4] The secular movement in the United States believes a secular government is essential to religious freedom. It is generally opposed to religious overreach, including the Christian right, and promotes liberal positions on social issues such as gay rights, reproductive rights, and separation of church and state.[5][6]” I'm willing to star in adult films with the entire adult human diversity because I sleep with them off-camera. I was forced to sell cigars, pipes, and cigarettes to the customers. There were times when I rebelled by not selling anything to any customers and I would get raped for it. Other times, the bosses knew that I would physically defend myself and they would leave me be. Because they were women, I would physically defend myself by repeatedly pushing them off of me and running away. There were a handful of times when certain male traffickers and pimps would try to force me to be raped by clients and I would refuse to go along with their demonic demands. We got into physical fights. For the most part, I was raped by the clients. As for the women traffickers and women pimps, I was raped by the clients for the most part. There were a few instances where I would refused to be raped. I would get away from the clients while they chased after me. I was out of their sight, but I wasn't out of their minds. Later, The women traffickers and pimps found me and raped me out of anger over my civil disobedience. Then those same clients were waiting for me once the women returned me to them. They also raped me out of anger over of my civil disobedience. The human smugglers and their clientele loved to economically exploit me and the other victims. I would physically defend the other survivors on rare occasions and the survivors would physically defend me on rare occasions. Some of human traffickers and pimps forced me with a gun to my head to hit some women. I did so while apologizing and those women were never upset with me. Crime is everywhere, not just in “the ‘hood.” In fact, they had those human smugglers prosecuted and they would socialize with me gleefully. When it comes to sex and life in general is that all kinds of healthy medications and all kinds of healthy trained professionals are helpful. The DMV streets feared me and I resented that. I still resent that. I remember being forced to sell drugs in the same apartment complex that my grandfather, my dad's father lived in. I was eerie to be in the building and even more eerie when I would visit my grandfather in that same building. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/antonio-myers4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antonio-myers4/support

"Americans seem stuck on the idea that morality comes from religion. It is a misconception that flies in the face of available evidence. Studies demonstrate that humans are hardwired for empathy. From a very young age, toddlers will try to help strangers even if it redounds no benefit to themselves. And brain scans show we literally feel each other's pain. As much as any religious text, our morality derives from this remarkable evolutionary feature that binds us together and allows us to care for one another as social beings. Hiding one's true views on religion can be stressful. You may be asked to join in prayers at public, family, and work events — or even asked to lead them. In dozens of Openly Secular videos, people from all walks of life of all ages, races, and ethnicity say what a joy it has been to be open about their secularism. When that “secret” is unleashed it often loses its intimidating power. Being able to speak truthfully of one's understanding of reality and the natural world is a central aspect of self-identity. Physical attacks are rare, though they do happen, but there can be alarming consequences to being openly secular, including the loss of family, friends, employment, and business opportunities." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/antonio-myers4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antonio-myers4/support

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Secularists who are black have the same human rights as theists who are black! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/antonio-myers4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antonio-myers4/support

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We have the good fortune of talking with the writer and director of a new documentary called “A Better Life: An Exploration of Joy and Meaning in a World Without God,” Chris Johnson.  You may have seen a screening of it at the Reason Reason Rally. Chris Johnson is a New York-based photographer and filmmaker. He received his undergraduate degree in film production (along with a minor in religious studies) from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec. His photography has been seen in various outlets, including The New York Times. He is the author of the coffee table photography book, “A Better Life: 100 Atheists Speak Out on Joy & Meaning in a World without God” that later was made into this documentary. Chris has traveled the world with A Better Life, and continues to do so, speaking and screening the film in over 60 cities on four continents. For the book, Johnson interviewed many prominent atheist figures such as Richard Dawkins, Steven Pinker, Dan Dennett, Derren Brown, Pat Churchland, Julia Sweeney, David Silverman, Penn & Teller, to name a few, plus many every-day people. He has given talks on atheism and his work at conferences, universities, non-profit organizations, and community groups. In addition, he has also been a guest on numerous podcasts, radio and TV shows around the globe. Chris is the recipient of the Kodak Award for Excellence in Filmmaking as well as the B.F. Lorenzetti Scholarship for Excellence in Filmmaking. Additionally, Chris sits on the Secular Board of Advisors, as well as the board of Openly Secular. And he’s 8 episodes into his own podcast, A Better Life, and it’s really good. Chris is truly a professional. For more information on Chris’s work and how you can purchase or rent your own copy of the documentary , visit: www.theatheistbook.com We taped these conversations on August 27th, 2016. If you’re liking our show, please subscribe to it, give it 5 stars, and/or leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Also, you can support us monetarily on a per episode basis through our Patreon page. That’s www.patreon.com/eapodcast. Or leave a donation through PayPal at our website, www.everyonesagnostic.com. Credits: "Towering Mountain of Ignorance" intro by Hank Green https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3v3S82TuxU Intro bumper "Never Know" by Jack Johnson The segue music is by Sam Maher recorded on a handpan in the NY subway. Thanks for listening and be a yes-sayer to what is. You can find more information on the book/film/podcast/tour at: www.theatheistbook.com You can support the tour/podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/theatheistbook Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEJXD6r9d78 Who's in the film? The film version of A Better Life features a selection of those from the book — atheists from around the world from many different backgrounds and professions. They include best-selling authors, award winning artists and scientists, and many well-known public personalities and figures including: A.C. Grayling, Philosopher, author and Master of the New College of the Humanities. Adam Pascal, Musician/Actor, created the role of "Roger" in the musical RENT. AJ Johnson, Vice president and co-founder, Be Secular. Alex Honnold, Rock climber, featured on 60 Minutes & the cover of National Geographic Magazine. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive, British Humanist Association. Cara Santa Maria, Co-host and Producer, TakePart Live on Pivot TV. Dan Barker, Co-president, Freedom From Religion Foundation. Daniel Dennett, Philosopher, author, and cognitive scientist, Tufts University. Donald C. Johanson, Paleoanthropologist, Arizona State University. Discovered the fossil of the hominid australopithecine known as "Lucy." Helena Guzik, Online Publications Assistant, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Julia Sweeney, Actress, comedian & author. Matt Dillahunty, Speaker/co-cost; The Atheist Experience. Nahla Mahmoud, Environmentalist/Human Rights Activist. Patricia S. Churchland, Neurophilosopher, University of California San Diego. Robert Llewellyn, Writer, TV presenter, speaker, actor (Red Dwarf), electric vehicle evangelist. Sean Carroll, Theoretical Physicist, California Institute of Technology. Tracie Harris, Speaker/co-cost; The Atheist Experience.  

John de Lancie is an actor best known for his portrayal of Q on Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Star Trek: Voyager. He's also appeared on Breaking Bad and The West Wing. In September, he filmed a video for the Openly Secular campaign. So what happens when two people who have never watched Star Trek get a chance to interview him on extremely short notice? We talk about the current golden age of television, what defines a great actor, and whether we need to use labels like "Humanist" at all. We spoke at the recent American Humanist Association conference in Chicago, where he was receiving the Humanist Arts Award.

Cass had an opportunity to converse on tape with Neil Carterwhen he came to speak at a special Secular Student Alliance eventat Vanderbilt University in April.  Neil was featured on CBSSunday Morning along with former guest on this podcast, MandisaThomas, about the Openly Secular campaign. Neil blogs as Godless in Dixie on Patheos. He was our guest onthis podcast back in January of 2015, episode 27. That was a reallygood talk if you want to go back get some background on Neil. This is our first time to have a repeat guest. Neil’s latest project is a blog called “Removing the Fig Leaf.” Guest writers blog aboutpost-Christian issues around sexuality. We taped this talk April16th, 2016. Subscribe, rate us, and/or leave a review of ourpodcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen topodcasts.  If you’re feeling grateful for our podcast,Patreon.com is like a per episode tip jar for our work. Credits:  "Towering Mountain of Ignorance" intro by Hank Green https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3v3S82TuxU Intro bumper "Never Know" by Jack Johnson The segue music on this was performed by Cass Midgley Thanks for listening and be a yes-sayer to what is. Removing the FigLeaf blogsite Neil’s Godless in Dixie Blog Neil on CBS  

Lyz Liddell is the Executive Director of the Reason Rally Coalition. Before that, she worked with the Secular Student Alliance and played a large role in the Openly Secular campaign, which got celebrities like Bill Maher, Arian Foster, and Barney Frank to talk about how they’re not religious and encouraged others to join them. I spoke with Lyz about the newest slate of speakers at the Rally, how she balances the competing agendas of the various atheist groups participating in the event, what she's learned from a decade in the movement.

Lori Fazzino is a sociologist working on her Ph.D. dissertation at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, researching deconversion and embodied practices in post-theistic and humanist communities. She is a consultant with the Openly Secular campaign and the Secular Student Alliance.Support Life After God in two ways!Make a monthly contribution at www.patreon.com/lifeaftergodMake a one-time contribution at www.gofundme.com/lifeaftergod

In this episode, Bo Bennett interviews singer, actor, and gameshow host John Davidson on being openly secular. They discuss Davidson's decades-spanning career, religion, and how he manages to still be so good looking in his seventies. From Wikipedia: Davidson was born to two Baptist ministers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and graduated from high school in White Plains, New York before entering Denison University. His boyish good looks, broad smile, and telegenic charm gained him entry to such television venues as sitcoms, game shows, variety shows, and talk shows. He is perhaps best known for hosting 1980–84's "That's Incredible!", a human interest/stunt-themed series created in the tradition of the 1950s television show "You Asked for It".

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistTwo special guests share their perspective on tonight's show:Todd Stiefel is a graduate of Duke University and spent 12 years as a key player at Stiefel Laboratories.  Now a full-time activist, Todd is one of the driving forces behind the Openly Secular site and campaign.  He also involves himself with secular humanist causes and charity work.John Davidson has spent much of the last half-century as a popular television personality, hosting television shows like "That's Incredible," "Hollywood Squares," "The Tonight Show" and more.  Recently, John lent his voice and face to the Openly Secular cause, and he has been kind enough to speak with Seth about his (non) religious views on the broadcast.Openly Secular website:  http://www.openlysecular.orgJohn Davidson's video:  https://youtu.be/Y_MlSaTTy14

A quick reminder about Openly Secular Day! Go out and tell at least one person that you are "opely secular," and live your life with a secular worldview, free from magic, superstition, or religion.

In this episode, Bo and Kim discuss the Openly Secular campaign with the chairman of the campaign, Todd Stiefel. Todd lives in Raleigh, NC. He is a secular humanist, an atheist and full-time freethought activist. He serves as an advisor to many of the top nontheistic organizations. He has given over $4.5 million dollars to charities in the Freethought Movement. This is highlighted by $3.5 million to found the Stiefel Freethought Foundation. Todd graduated cum laude from Duke University. He worked 12 years for Stiefel Laboratories, holding positions in marketing, sales operations and strategy. During his tenure, the company's revenues quadrupled. He was the Chief Strategy Officer, the Enterprise Leadership Team chairman and member of the executive committee of the Board.