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This week on RfRx, we are putting all of those critical thinking skills we've been developing to good use. Phil Ferguson joins us to discuss the applications of skeptical thinking in major life decisions including evaluating one's faith-based beliefs, making sound investment decisions, and helping kids work through religious ideas. Phil Ferguson has been an investment advisor representative since 1996 and is the president of Polaris Financial Planning LLC. Phil is also a long time activist in the secular movement. He has been on the board of The Secular Student Alliance and Atheist Alliance International. He now serves as the treasurer for the Reason Rally 2016. He is an active member of many of the national organizations and has helped start three local groups. Phil also gives talks to local groups and Large conventions. He has presented at TAM (The Amazing Meeting) and Skepticon – just to name a few! For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok. Volunteer: http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recovering-from-religion/message

In this episode, we are joined by Sam McGuire, the National Field Director of American Atheists. She imparts wisdom on how atheists can organize as well as offers resources and opportunities for groups and individuals. We learn a lot about organizing as we talk about her experience with the Southern Maryland Chapter of the Washington Area Secular Humanists, her role in the controversy over a sex education lesson, and how her work at Reason Rally 2016 led to her current role.In the bonus content, available exclusively to supporters on Patreon, Sam tells us about the time someone threw holy water on her, and we also get her take on whether reports of the atheist movement's death are greatly exaggerated.For more on Sam: https://www.atheists.org/about/staff/Follow Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJMcGuireAmerican Atheists 2022 National Convention: https://convention.atheists.org/State of the Secular States report: https://states.atheists.org/A video of the County Commissioners meeting on sex-ed in the library (Sam speaks at the 50:15 mark): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYKniafcw64For more on the Drag Queen Story Hour in the library controversy, see here (pp. 17-21): https://www.scribd.com/document/515616589/American-Atheist-Magazine-July-October-2019Nathan recently appeared on the Monday Morning Dullard podcast to talk about atheism. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVmjk9_mMxYFollow Nathan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NathGAlexanderNathan's website: https://www.nathangalexander.com/If you find the podcast valuable and want to support it, check out our Patreon page, where you will also find bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/beyond_atheism We are grateful for every contribution.

David Tamayo. Hispanic American Freethinkers (HAFree). Mr. Tamayo serves as Chief Information Officer for a large aerospace company in Washington, DC; he has a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from George Washington University and a master's degree in Management in Information Systems from the University of Virginia David is cofounder and president of Hispanic American Freethinkers (HAFree). He was a founding board director of Camp Quest Chesapeake as well as Vice President of the Reason Rally 2016. He is head organizer of HAFree High School Outreach Mentor Program to Hispanic and immigrant students teaching Critical Thinking Skills and Career Planning in Northern Virginia. ATHEISTS OF FLORIDA Almost every week you'll find new content from #AoF posted on our YouTube channel. We have a discussions and talks on a variety of subjects: #atheism, #humanism, #skepticism, #science, #philosophy. You can visit us on the web at https://bit.ly/AOF_Fl --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/free2think/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/free2think/support

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 800 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more On today's show we have the opening news segment then at about 34 Minutes its Kelly Carlin. Whether Kelly Carlin is supporting women in finding their voices and essential selves, performing her personal essays to laughs and tears, revealing her take on the culture and psyche of modern life on her and others' podcasts, or interviewing iconic comedians, she is dedicated to revealing unmined perspectives and asking the big questions about human life. In 2015, her best-selling memoir, “A Carlin Home Companion: Growing up with George,” was published by St. Martin's Press and her honesty, keen insight and humor was on full display. Jay Mohr summed up the power of her work by saying, “For anyone that has ever not been sure who they are, this book is for you. There is a landing spot. Let Kelly Carlin be your beacon.” In the last eight years she toured her solo show internationally, produced the critically acclaimed Showtime show, “The Green Room with Paul Provenza,” created her popular podcast, “Waking from the American Dream,” and has interviewed dozens of iconic and popular comedians on her SiriusXM show, “The Kelly Carlin Show.” She has spoken at various venues and conferences, such as The Chautauqua Institute, Imagine No Religion conference, the Reason Rally, and Watermark and the Boston Ad Club. Through her public speaking and workshops she has inspired thousands of artists, business leaders, writers, and truth seekers to question the status quo within their lives and culture. As the daughter of the iconoclast and legendary comedian George Carlin, she has not only taken up the torch of his legacy through her own writing and speaking, but by also releasing her father's work through many media, protecting his work and image in the public sphere, and most recently, by donating his archives to the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY where they will be on permanent display when the center opens in August of 2018. She proudly serves on the Board of Trustees for the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression, and the Board of Industry Advisors for the National Comedy Center. Follow her on Twitter @kelly_Carlin ------------- 1:24 Nicholas Grossman is a political science professor at the University of Illinois and senior editor of Arc Digital. He is is an international-relations professor at the University of Illinois and the author of Drones and Terrorism.  This was his first time on the show and I I learned a lot from and enjoyed out talk Follow him on Twitter @ngrossman81. Check out all things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page

This week on The Knight Tube, Stephen Knight (@Gspellchecker) welcomes co-founder of Atheists for Liberty Thomas Sheedy (@SheedyThom). They talk about the controversy surrounding Richard Dawkins and the regressive descent of other American atheist groups into intersectional ideology. Where did it all go wrong for American atheism? And what can we do to course-correct? 0:00 Intro 2:19 Start of interview & About Thomas Sheedy 3:54 The creation of Atheists for Liberty 5:35 Why did the ‘Reason Rally' fail so badly? 6:48 ‘Elevatorgate' & the beginning of the end 13:45 Is going woke really hurting these groups? 21:09 American atheist organisations excommunicate Richard Dawkins 24:13 Why is the debate around self-ID and gender forbidden by ‘sceptics'? 29:33 Is far-left secular ideology making religion seem more appealing? 35:26 What atheist issues should we be paying attention to? 38:52 Can Atheists for Liberty claim political neutrality? 42:30 Setting up Atheist for Liberty stalls at conservative conventions 46:52 The rise of ‘Trumpism' and the Capitol Hill attack 50:58 Is America on a political knife edge? 53:27 Wokeness uniting non-believers and believers in opposition? 59:30 How to support Atheists for Liberty Support the podcast at http://www.patreon.com/gspellchecker Also available on iTunes, Stitcher, YouTube & Spotify. Atheists for Liberty: https://www.atheistsforliberty.org/ Stephen Knight blog on Richard Dawkins Controversy: https://www.gspellchecker.com/2021/04/american-atheists-american-humanists-and-the-secular-coalition-join-the-woke-church/ Thomas Sheedy's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaR_8e3N15aLNGPABUhs_vg  

In this episode Douglas talks to Sam McGuire, the National Field Director for American Atheists. She explains what an affiliate is and how your secular group can become one. Douglas asks if atheist groups are that much different than Humanist groups and he and Sam dip their toes into some political questions of interest to secular people. Show Notes Subscribe to our newsletter 00:41 Affiliates & Conferences 12:40 The Reason Rally 14:47 Atheist Groups vs Humanist Groups 20:30 Politics/Blitz Watch

Sign up for a paid subscription to this daily podcast for as low as $5 and become a member of an amazing, kind, thoughtful, curious, community of awesome humans Whether Kelly Carlin is supporting women in finding their voices and essential selves, performing her personal essays to laughs and tears, revealing her take on the culture and psyche of modern life on her and others’ podcasts, or interviewing iconic comedians, she is dedicated to revealing unmined perspectives and asking the big questions about human life. In 2015, her best-selling memoir, “A Carlin Home Companion: Growing up with George,” was published by St. Martin’s Press and her honesty, keen insight and humor was on full display. Jay Mohr summed up the power of her work by saying, “For anyone that has ever not been sure who they are, this book is for you. There is a landing spot. Let Kelly Carlin be your beacon.” In the last eight years she toured her solo show internationally, produced the critically acclaimed Showtime show, “The Green Room with Paul Provenza,” created her popular podcast, “Waking from the American Dream,” and has interviewed dozens of iconic and popular comedians on her SiriusXM show, “The Kelly Carlin Show.” She has spoken at various venues and conferences, such as The Chautauqua Institute, Imagine No Religion conference, the Reason Rally, and Watermark and the Boston Ad Club. Through her public speaking and workshops she has inspired thousands of artists, business leaders, writers, and truth seekers to question the status quo within their lives and culture. As the daughter of the iconoclast and legendary comedian George Carlin, she has not only taken up the torch of his legacy through her own writing and speaking, but by also releasing her father’s work through many media, protecting his work and image in the public sphere, and most recently, by donating his archives to the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY where they will be on permanent display when the center opens in August of 2018. She proudly serves on the Board of Trustees for the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression, and the Board of Industry Advisors for the National Comedy Center. Follow her on Twitter Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss is an award-winning author and scholar of far right extremism and higher education. She is Professor of Education and Sociology and runs the Polarization and Extremism Research & Innovation Lab (PERIL) in the Center for University Excellence (CUE) at the American University in Washington, DC. She is also Director of Strategy and Partnerships at the U.K.-based Centre for Analysis of the Radical Right and serves on the international advisory board of the Center for Research on Extremism (C-REX) in Oslo, Norway. Dr. Miller-Idriss has testified before the U.S. Congress and frequently serves as a keynote speaker and expert panelist on trends in white supremacist extremism to global academic and policy communities as well as staff and representatives in U.S. and international government agencies and embassies. Dr. Miller-Idriss is the author, co-author, or co-editor of six books, including Hate in the Homeland: The New Global Far Right, forthcoming from Princeton University Press in fall 2020. In addition to her academic work, Miller-Idriss writes frequently for mainstream audiences, with recent by-lines in The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Boston Globe, CNN Style, The Guardian, Le Monde, Salon, and more. She appears regularly in the media as an expert source and political commentator, most recently on NPR's Morning Edition and All Things Considered, MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews, NBC's Evening News with Lester Holt, C-SPAN's Washington Journal, NBC's The Today Show, the UK's BBC Radio 4 Thinking Allowed, France 24's The Interview, Ireland's The Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk and in Austria's DATUM Magazin.  Slate Article I mentioned and read from  "The Trump Pandemic: A blow-by-blow account of how the president killed thousands of Americans."

You're listening to the Stoic Solutions Podcast - practical wisdom for everyday life inspired by the ancient tradition of Stoic Philosophy from Greece and Rome. I'm your host, Justin Vacula. This is episode 92 – David Silverman on Injustice. Dave speaks about injustice he sees from the political left adding his personal experience recovering from #metoo allegations he argues are unsubstantiated. Dave also talks about guilt, the danger of groupthink, depression, anger, and friendship. I've been meaning to record this episode for some time following Dave speaking out after months of silence. Initially, and still to this day, some see Dave as an abuser, but after reading his side of the story complemented with testimony from others, I see no good reason to believe the accusations levied against Dave. David and I started to talk about the concept of justice, but the conversation went more into his personal story and insights reflecting on his time as president of American Atheists and chair of the 2012 Reason Rally. Dave was one of the most -- if not the most -- public-facing individuals challenging religion and advocating for church/state separation with his brand of firebrand atheism even appearing on Fox News challenging Sean Hannity and Bill O'Reilly. Years ago, Dave and I butted heads. He was deep into social justice and feminism, but now the situation is quite different as Dave has left the far left. He's apologized for his past behavior and I'm happy to accept his apology. We chatted for more than an hour, but unfortunately some audio was lost due to some technical problems. Visit my website at StoicSolutionsPodcast.com for past episodes and social media links. Support my efforts through Patreon to receive special perks including having upcoming podcast guests answer your questions; custom-made podcast episodes; and private one-on-one calls to discuss whatever you'd like. Visit my other podcast at HurdyGurdyTravel.com to learn how to make money, save money, and travel the world at next to no cost with credit card rewards, deals, and loyalty programs. Mentioned in episode: Dave's website Firebrand For Good explaining why he is innocent: https://firebrandforgood.com/metoo/ Jamie Kilstein appears on Joe Rogan show following #metoo allegation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fa_ZA9k5t4 Delve further: September 2019: David speaks following allegation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dglOKCsgDCI Feb 2020: One of David Silverman's accusers responds: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dogma-debate-with-david-smalle-23042071/episode/447-rebecca-vitsmun-responds-58449594/ Feb 2020: David Silverman court hearing audio, judge denies restraining order against Dave: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dogma-debate-with-david-smalle-23042071/episode/446-dave-silvermans-court-hearing-58090364/ Support my work through Patreon, the Cash App, and Paypal and use referral links http://justinvacula.com/donate/ Podcast music, used with permission, is from Fairyland's album 'Score to a New Beginning.' View their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/Groupe.Fairyland.Officiel/

In this episode of Point of Inquiry, cohost Leighann Lord talks with fellow comic Ian Harris. Besides being a comedian, Harris is a voice actor, writer, director, and MMA trainer. He is also an outspoken atheist and skeptic who confronts magical thinking and religion in his comedy. In 2019, Leighann Lord and Harris joined forces and performed their mainstage show at Dragon Con. That show, dubbed “The Science and Fiction Comedy Show,” blended nerdom (it's Drgaon Con after all!), atheism, skepticism, and science. In this engaging interview with Lord, Harris tells us about what it's like to perform skeptical comedy for audiences and lets us in on the type of audience that gives the best laughs.  Harris explains how he effectively uses his comedy to teach people skeptical and critical thinking.  He's seen certain topics, such as climate change, become politicized and divorced from science. It’s his hope to rectify that with his comedy. Lord and Harris also dive into the observation that even within the atheist community, many hold onto their own "religious" beliefs and not everyone in the community is a critical thinker or skeptic. They then discuss the resulting schism or gap that's been created. You can follow Leighann on twitter @LeighannLord. You can follow Ian on twitter @comediocre and check out his YouTube channel, IanHarrisComedian, where you can enjoy videos from his stand-up specials, "Critical & Thinking" and “ExtraOrdinary”, his Reason Rally performances, interviews, and more.

Interview with Samantha McGuire. She is the National Field Director at American Atheists. We discuss her current work and her work on the 2016 Reason Rally.Investing Skeptically: Probate, Downside capture / super shitty fundBonus audio: Annie Druyan - Science and the unknown, Carl Sagan - Pale Blue DotEnd music: Jesus is a friend of mine

February 24, 2019 This week we are joined by Mandisa Thomas to chat about her talk at the February Minnesota Atheists public meeting, "Fear of a Black Atheist". Mandisa Thomas is the founder and President of Black Nonbelievers, Inc. Although never formally indoctrinated into belief, Mandisa was heavily exposed to Christianity, Black Nationalism, and Islam. Ms. Thomas has a number of media appearances to her credit, including CBS Sunday Morning, CNN.com, and JET magazine. She has been a guest on podcasts such as Life After God, The Humanist Hour and Ask an Atheist, as well as the documentaries Contradiction and My Week in Atheism. Mandisa served on the Board for Reason Rally 2016, and previously for Foundation Beyond Belief, and the Secular Coalition for America. She has presented at conferences/conventions for American Atheists, Freedom from Religion Foundation, Secular Student Alliance, and many others. As the president of Black Nonbelievers, Inc., Ms. Thomas works to encourage more Blacks to come out and stand strong with their nonbelief in the face of such strong religious overtones. LINKS http://wocbeyondbelief.com/ https://www.meetup.com/Black-Nonbelievers/events/257513734/ https://blacknonbelievers.wordpress.com/ If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode.  You can catch Atheists Tall live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-live/  Contact us during the show with questions or comments at 952-946-6205 or contact us anytime via radio@mnatheists.org or tweet us @atheiststalk Support this show by visiting https://www.patreon.com/AtheistTalk

Encore release December 16, 2018. Encore release September 8, 2017. David Driscoll offers his on-site observations from Reason Rally 2016, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. For more info on the event visit ReasonRally.com. 

October 21, 2018 What is an atheist issue? American Atheists redefines what is an atheists issue. We will challenge the status quo. In doing so we will lay out a plan to fight for equality and the true separation of religion and government. If you are not happy with the way things are then the time is now to make a change.  Jim G. Helton is the National Field Organizer for American Atheists. After attending the 2012 Reason Rally, he co-founded the Tri-State Freethinkers and was appointed American Atheists’ Kentucky State Director. Under his leadership, Tri-State Freethinkers adopted the highway in front of the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter and led a protest that received international attention. He played a key role in eliminating Gideon’s bible distributions in public schools and removing abstinence-only sex education. Mr. Helton’s activism at the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter landed him appearances in the 2017 documentary film Bill Nye: Science Guy and the forthcoming documentary We Believe in Dinosaurs. He has been quoted in countless news outlets, including The New York Times, Miami Herald, and Washington Post. He is a fixture in local media and has given interviews for international television specials in France, Switzerland, and elsewhere. As National Field Organizer, Mr. Helton works with affiliates, local partners, and state directors to challenge religious privilege and fight to protect church/state separation at the local level by building coalitions around specific issue campaigns, including medically accurate sex education, LGBT non-discrimination ordinances, and religious exemptions. 

This is a preseason test episode. We will be covering the 2016 Reason Rally during the beginning of June. Season 1 will officially kick off on July 1st!Upcoming shows will include an Interview with Godless in Dixie Blogger Neil Carter, & Atheist Community of Austin Collaborate with the Texas Ramp Project.Sources:Pope Francis Supports Separation of Church and State:Guillaume Goubert & Sébastien Maillard, “INTERVIEW Pope Francis.” Accessed May 18, 2016. http://www.la-croix.com/Religion/Pape...Mark Woods, “Pope Francis: States should be secular, but protect religious freedom.” Accessed May 17, 2016.http://www.christiantoday.com/article...Islamist Arrested in Death of Atheist English Professor:Kate Mansfield, “Islamist militant arrested after English professor hacked to death ‘for being atheist.” Accessed May 19, 2016. http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/6...American Atheists Warn Florida Schools:WFTV 9 ABC, “Atheist group warns Florida schools to follow Pledge of Allegiance law.” Accessed May 17, 2016. http://www.wftv.com/news/local/atheis...Atheist and Satanist, Steve Hill Running for California Senate Seat:Josh Sanburn, “He’s an Atheist. A Satanist. And He Wants Your Vote.” Accessed May 17, 2016. http://time.com/4328169/satanic-templ... Semantic Controversy Over Maryland Congressional Candidate’s Beliefs:Hemant Mehta, “Jamie Raskin, Maryland Democrat Running for Congress, Will Speak at the Reason Rally.” Accessed May 18, 2016. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendly...American Atheists Sue Tennessee Sheriff:Sara Sidery, “UPDATE: Atheist group sues Bradley Co. Sheriff Watson for Facebook censorship.” Accessed May 15, 2016. http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/31640410/...2016 Reason Rally:http://reasonrally.org/News Ticker:Billy Hallowell, “God Didn’t Create Man’: Atheist Erects 20 Controversial Billboards. Here’s What They Proclaim.” Accessed May 17, 2016. http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/...Al Arabiya News, “Prominent secular Iraqi: Arab nationalism leaders are Iraqi Shiite.” Accessed May 17, 2016. http://english.alarabiya.net/en/media... Bryna Godar, “Congress Sued for Barring Atheist From Delivering Invocation.” Accessed May 20, 2016. http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireSt...Henrietta Cook, “Preacher's dab hand angers secular state school parents.” Accessed May 18, 2016. http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/pre...David Edwards, “Calif. school district bans atheist scholarships — but allows them from Scientology.” Accessed May 19, 2016. http://www.rawstory.com/2016/04/calif...Barbara Hollingsworth, “Vatican Cardinal to Americans: ‘In Your Nation, God Is Being Eroded, Eclipsed, Liquidated.” Accessed May 19, 2016. http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/b...

Welcome to our official series premiere. Stay-tuned for our 8 part coverage of the 2016 Reason Rally starting July 7th and an interview with atheist blogger Neil Carter.Sources:SECULAR CAUCUS AT TEXAS DEMOCRATIC CONVENTIONSecular Coalition for Texas, “Texas Democratic Party Considering our Secular Resolutions!” Accessed June 28, 2016. http://states.secular.org/states/texa... ORLANDO MASS SHOOTINGC-Span, “House Democrats stage sit-in on House floor.” Accessed June 29, 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkIl-... Univision, “Orlando massacre was "revenge," not terrorism, says man who claims he was gunman's lover.” Accessed June 29, 2016. http://www.univision.com/univision-ne...SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN TEXAS ABORTION LAWTimothy Kephart, “Supreme Court Overturns Part of Texas’ 2013 Abortion Law.” Accessed June 28, 2016. http://www.kvue.com/news/local/suprem... HARASSMENT OF FEMALE ATHEISTS & LGBT SUPPORTERS ON TWITTERBen Collins, “Twitter Trolls Are Reporting Pro-LGBT Muslim Women to Their Governments, Where Punishment Can Mean Death.” Accessed June 29, 2016. http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles...FACEBOOK CENSORSHIP OF ATHEIST ARAB GROUPS Ayman El Kaissi, “Facebook facing heavy criticism after removing major atheist pages.” Accessed June 29, 2016. https://www.the-newshub.com/internati...RELIGION NO EXUSE TO NOT ISSUE MARRIAGE LIC. IN MSDavid Badash, “Breaking: Federal Judge Rules Clerks Cannot Cite Religion to Recuse From Issuing Marriage Licenses.” Accessed June 28, 2016. http://www.thenewcivilrightsmovement....UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI CHAIR FOR STUDY OF ATHEISMLaurie Goodstein, “University of Miami Establishes Chair for Study of Atheism.” Accessed June 29, 2016. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/21/us/... University of Miami, “Gift Establishes Chair in Atheism, Humanism, and Secular Ethics.” Accessed June 29, 2016. http://news.miami.edu/stories/2016/05... News Ticker:BBC News, “Bangladesh: PM Sheikh Hasina vows to end deadly attacks.” Accessed June 24, 2016. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-36... Carol Costello, “Kentucky's magnificent, controversial ark.” Accessed June 29, 2016. http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/21/opinion...

The first episode in our 8 part series on the 2016 Reason Rally. We travel to Washington learning about the pre-rally coverage, how the event was marketed, the purpose and attendence of the advocacy days, and what to we have in store in future shows.This year's rally aimed to show support for the secular viewpoint, advocate that reason and scientific evidence should be the basis for government decisions, and show the political clout of the secular and atheist community. The lowdown crew traveled to D.C. in the first of an eight part series on the rally. Check it out."The Reason Rally was sponsored by a coalition of secular groups including American Atheists, American Humanist Association, and Center for Inquiry. Kelly Damerow and David Silverman spearheaded a leadership group from all walks of life and many different interests all coming together for common causes.We arrived in America's capitol on Friday afternoon, third of June, a day ahead of the rally, before most, but behind the ardent activist who made their voices known lobbying to congress. June 2nd and 3rd were advocacy days in which 275 participants met with legislators on Capitol Hill to lobby in support of evidence-based sex education programs and the REYHA Act introduced by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ). They advocated for federally funded sex education that should be comprehensive, not based on abstinence-only, an approach that, the organizers feel, has been proven to be ineffective.Friday night saw Baba Brinkman’s Rap Guide to Evolution, a performance exactly as the name suggests. The pre-rally days also included a secular bus tour, a Robert Ingersoll walking tour, and a VIP Dinner were the attendees could mingle with their favorite secular celebrities.”In the next episode we jump straight into the Rally. I’ll interview the Thinking Atheist Seth Andrews, we take a look at some crazy religious anti-rally protestors, Victor Harris waxes poetical about Christian oppression, and Comedian Ricky Gervais thinks ignorance is a pain in the ass.Sources:Fox News, “Americans Without Religion Lobby for Political Influence.” Accessed June 17, 2016. http://video.foxnews.com/v/4927893511... Reason Rally Coalition. Reason Rally Pitch Videos. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtnm...Ruby Mellen, “Thousands of atheists gather in DC for 'Reason Rally.’” Accessed June 2, 2016. http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/02/politic...

BDEngler. “Several early copies of The Age of Reason” Accessed on June 21, 2016. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...Library of Congress Collection. “Thomas Paine.”Mythicist Milwaukee, “Reason Rally 2016 Full Event Local Recording.” Accessed June 22, 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mQVn... Richard Dawkins video courtesy of The Reason Rally Coalition.

Welcome to our coverage of the evening portion of the 2016 Reason Rally. Magician and comedian Penn Jillette sang some songs and told the heart wrenching and courageous story of singing contestant Carolina Pena. Civil Rights activist Maryam Namazie gave a stirring speech about the struggles atheists face in the rest of the world. I also spoke with Road to Reason host Scott Maddox about why he came to the rally. Anthony Pinn, a professor and author, later reminded the crowd that the rally is a celebration. Actor Annabelle Gurwitch introduced Lt Coln. Tom Gray who related the struggles of being an atheist in the military. Mexican diplomat Andres Roemer passionately spoke of the global interconnect society and international language of science. The crowd grew and the excitement built as the day went on.From creative signs and t-shirts to lively discussions Rally goers expressed themselves in a wide variety of ways. The flying spaghetti monster was on hand to take pictures. And even I couldn't help but get caught up in the excitement and sense of community. That is it for this episode. In the next installment we take a look at the conclusion of the main rally with David Silverman, Bill Maher, Bill Nye the Science Guy, and exclusive chats with Aron Ra and Shelley Segal. Thanks for watching.Sources: Mythicist Milwaukee, “Reason Rally 2016 Full Event Local Recording.” Accessed June 22, 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mQVn...

Welcome to the lowdown. Near the end of the 2016 Reason Rally American Atheists President David Silverman spoke of the need to identify as an atheist, Representative Tulsi Gabbard spoke of our inclusive Constitution, and I chatted with musician Shelley Segal.The rally concluded with Bill Nye the Science Guy, freethought philanthropist Todd Stieffel, and powerful performance by the Wu Tang Clan. On the way out we were accosted by a group of Christians, what a wonderful ending to great day!Stay tuned for our next episode which looks at the mini-convention the day after the main rally. There were celebrities, panels, films, workshops and a rousing entertainment by Sunday Assembly. Sources: Mythicist Milwaukee, “Reason Rally 2016 Full Event Local Recording.” Accessed June 22, 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mQVn...

Our coverage of the start of the Mini-Convention after the Reason Rally with Sunday Assembly and interview of Russell Glasser.

Atheist Lowdown covers the end of the mini-convention with George Hrab, Dave Rubin, Paul Provenza, Kelly Carlin, Lawrence Krauss, John de Lancie, author Chris Johnson, Bengali activist Bonya Ahmed, and my interview with James Randi.

In this episode we dive into the morning events of the Reason Rally. Paul Provenza emcee'd a line-up with the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, Lyz Lidell, JT Eberhard, Victor Harris, Robyn Blumner, Dave Grosso, and comedian Ricky Gervais. We take a look at the extent and nature of the anti-rally protesters including creationist Ray Comfort. We also feature an interview with Thinking Atheist podcaster Seth Andrews. Sources:American Humanists. “@LKrauss1 is good without a God! #humanism #ReasonRally.” Accessed June 21, 2016. https://twitter.com/americnhumanist/s... Lorraine Caballero. “Reason Rally 2016: Arrest threats did not stop Christians from attending atheist event.” Accessed July 1, 2016. http://www.christiandaily.com/article...Mythicist Milwaukee, “Reason Rally 2016 Full Event Local Recording.” Accessed June 22, 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mQVn... Tyler O’neil, “13 Crazy Photos from the Atheist 'Reason Rally' in Washington, D.C.” Accessed June 22, 2016. https://pjmedia.com/trending/2016/06/... Skeptictok, “Evangelist Alan goes full on Old Testament prophet at 2016 Reason Rally.” Accessed June 20, 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUpLH... Ricky Gervais video courtesy of The Reason Rally Coalition.

Encore release September 4, 2018. Encore release May 28, 2017.   David Driscoll reports live from the Reason Rally on the National Mall. Also: Giveaway! Richard Dawkins will be speaking in metro Atlanta on Tuesday, March 27th. "An Evening with Richard Dawkins" is sold out, but we have a pair of tickets to give away. Join our Facebook group or email your name and cellphone number to john@americanfreethought.com for a chance to win. A winner will be randomly selected on March 24th. John will meet you at the venue to give you your tickets, so please don't email if you are not absolutely certain you can make it. And for those will a little cash on-hand, there will be a private fundraising reception at an Atlanta location to be announced with Richard Dawkins and Sean Faircloth on Wednesday, March 28th. Contributions for attendees starts at $1,000 for individuals and $1,500 for couples. Email Sean Faircloth at sean.faircloth@richarddawkins.net. John and Allison will be there as well, for what it's worth. CONTACT Visit our blog at AmericanFreethought.com. Visit the podcast at AmericanFreethought.LibSyn.com. Email us at john@americanfreethought.com or david@americanfreethought.com. (John and David are available, either together or separately, to speak in person to your group.) If you like what you hear, take a moment and leave feedback on our iTunes feed. Join our communities at Facebook, Atheist Nexus, Think Atheist or Yahoo Groups. Shop through us at Amazon.com or at CafePress.com. If you’d like to donate to the operation of this podcast, you can contribute through PayPal to editor@scifidimensions.com. We promise not to spend it on beer. March 24, 2012. Hosted by John C. Snider and David Driscoll.

Encore release August 25, 2018. Encore release May 18, 2017.   Critics of Barack Obama take the president to task for not having enough god-talk in his annual Thanksgiving message. Not so much a War on Christmas as a Theocratic Beachhead Established over the Christmas Break: Georgia Republican Senator Bill Heath submitted a bill on November 15th to make the national motto ("In God We Trust") mandatory on all state license plates. If they want to cover it up, motorists can purchase a sticker with their county's name for an extra dollar.  Over Thanksgiving weekend, the Pope addressed a delegation of US bishops to say that child molestation isn't just a Catholic problem--it's a societal problem. Finally, we share our Top Five Holiday Gift Suggestions for Nonbelievers: David's picks: 5. The Faith Healers by James Randi, Inside Scientology by Janet Reitman, or any number of freethought-related books. 4. A Kindle, because portable freethought has never been so easy. 3. Membership in the new Atheist Alliance of America 2. DVD of the recent AAA convention, including Christopher Hitchens' Richard Dawkins Award acceptance speech (when it's available). 1. Flying Spaghetti Monster merch. John's picks: 5. Arguably: Essays by Christopher Hitchens. 4. Stocking stuffers from Unemployed Philosopher's Guild. 3. Books about 19th century fossil hunter Mary Anning: The Fossil Hunter by Shelley Emling, Remarkable Creatures by Tracey Chevalier, and Curiosity by Joan Thomas. 2. Trip to the Reason Rally and the American Atheists convention in March 2012. 1. The Life an Morals of Jesus of Nazareth by Thomas Jefferson (aka "The Jefferson Bible") [Amazing high-speed photography by Alan Sailer] CONTACT Visit our blog at AmericanFreethought.com. Visit the podcast at AmericanFreethought.LibSyn.com. Email us at john@americanfreethought.com or david@americanfreethought.com. (John and David are available, either together or separately, to speak in person to your group.) If you like what you hear, take a moment and leave feedback on our iTunes page. Join our communities at Facebook, Atheist Nexus, Think Atheist or Yahoo Groups. Shop through us at Amazon.com or at CafePress.com. If you'd like to donate to the operation of this podcast, you can contribute through PayPal to editor@scifidimensions.com. We promise not to spend it on beer. November 20, 2011. Hosted by John C. Snider and David Driscoll.  

Encore release August 23, 2018. Encore release May 16, 2017.   PLEASE NOTE our new podcast feed: http://americanfreethought.libsyn.com/rss Our new iTunes link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/american-freethought-podcast/id478593934 Due to a capacity issue with the blog host, we've moved the podcast to the Liberated Syndication service.  You'll need to ditch your existing podcast subscription and resubscribe to the new one. Most of the older episodes will be unavailable (at least for a while). Our apologies for the inconvenience. We interview American Atheists president David Silverman, who provides an update on the upcoming Reason Rally (March 24, 2012 on the National Mall), as well as the recent court rulings on the Utah crosses (we won) and Kentucky Homeland Security (we lost...for now). For more about American Atheists visit atheists.org. For more on the Reason Rally visit reasonrally.org. CONTACT Visit our blog at AmericanFreethought.com. Visit the podcast at AmericanFreethought.LibSyn.com. Email us at john@americanfreethought.com or david@americanfreethought.com. (John and David are available, either together or separately, to speak in person to your group.) If you like what you hear, take a moment and leave feedback on our iTunes page. Join our communities at Facebook, Atheist Nexus, Think Atheist or Yahoo Groups. Shop through us at Amazon.com or at CafePress.com. If you'd like to donate to the operation of this podcast, you can contribute through PayPal to editor@scifidimensions.com. We promise not to spend it on beer. October 25, 2011. Hosted by John C. Snider and David Driscoll.

Jim G. Helton is the National Field Organizer for American Atheists. After attending the 2012 Reason Rally, he co-founded the Tri-State Freethinkers and was appointed American Atheists' Kentucky State Director.

The Death Show: Science & Skepticism What if there was a totally logical and scientific explanation for death that doesn't require anyone to take a leap of faith in what they believe? The Outer Limits of Inner Truth loves to question and to challenge. This final part of The Death show is about skepticism. Featuring (In Order of Appearance) Bob Berman, co-author of “Beyond Biocentrism: Rethinking Time, Space, Consciousness, and the Illusion of Death” Four Way Debate with: David Silverman President of the American Atheists, David I. Orentein, Ph.D., Humanist Clery and Atheist author and speaker NDE Researcher Dr. Jeffrey Long Ryan McCormick, Host & Executive Producer of the Outer Limits of Inner Truth Radio Show ============================================ Bob Berman Bob Berman is one of the best-known and most widely-read astronomers in the world. He is perhaps uniquely able to translate complex scientific concepts into language that is understandable to the casual observer yet meaningful to the most advanced. His dry, edgy wit engages readers of such diverse publications as Discover Magazine, Astronomy Magazine, and The Old Farmers Almanac. He is the author of eight books, and is the astronomer for SLOOH, the community observatory. His newest book is “Zoom, How Everything Moves“. David Silverman President of the American Atheists, David Silverman is President of American Atheists and was the creator and Executive Producer of the 2012 Reason Rally. He attended Brandeis University, where he completed his Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science while honing his debating skills with theists in numerous informal debates. Dave served as a professional inventor at Bell Labs for 8 years (74 issued patents) and a Marketing Director for Natural Microsystems. He has been an atheist since he was 6-years-old. Dave became an activist in 1996 and soon became New Jersey State Director. He also founded the Alliance of Lucent and AT&T Atheists and Secularists, the first employee club of its kind. He was tapped to be the National Spokesperson in 2004, and then was named Vice President in 2008. The Board of Directors elected Dave as President in September of 2010. Mr. Silverman has appeared on most major news programs including The O'Reilly Factor (spawning the famous “WTF meme-face”), Scarborough Country, The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, CNN's Paula Zahn NOW, Nick News, Hannity and Colmes, FOX and Friends, NPR's All Things Considered, and many more. David hosts the Atheist Viewpoint TV show with co-host Dennis Horvitz. David I. Orentein, Ph.D., Humanist Clery and Atheist author and speaker Dr. Jeffrey Long, M.D Dr. Jeffrey Long, M.D is a physician practicing the medical specialty of radiation oncology and author of “Evidence of the Afterlife: The Science of Near-Death Experiences”. Ryan McCormick Ryan McCormick Host & Executive Producer of the Outer Limits of Inner Truth Radio Show and he is also co-founder of Goldman McCormick PR. Ryan is a perpetually curious mind. death show, science, skepticism, atheist, atheism, agnostic, debate, afterlife, NDE

Stories from the week Thank you to David Silverman for being on the show! President of American Atheists, Author of , Creator & Chair of the 2012 Reason Rally.

Stories from the week Thank you to David Silverman for being on the show! President of American Atheists, Author of , Creator & Chair of the 2012 Reason Rally.

Letha Hughes, known as “Imperator Letha” to her many Twitter followers, is an outspoken atheist activist and secular humanist. Many people will have seen Letha attending the Reason Rally, the Women In Secularism Conference and the Freedom From Religion Foundation Annual Convention. Raised Primitive Baptist, along with her identical twin sister, she now helps mentor others in overcoming their childhood indoctrination by promoting and encouraging critical thinking, expanded reading and more importantly gaining scientific understanding. In that regard she is currently, along with her twin sister Crystal Hughes, developing a nonprofit organization that promotes these ideals and hopes to give people like her – those breaking free from their religious chains in Southern Ohio and Appalachia – a place to congregate and feel at home. It was a real pleasure and a lot of fun to talk with Letha.

Interview with skeptical comedian Ian Harris. We talk about his performance at The Reason Rally, American Atheist Convention and his new comedy show.Investing Skeptically: Don't Save for College

Recorded September 2016.  Ms Ann & Richard discuss Mother Teresa, Richards, group probability, cacao, careers, the Fab Four at Reason Rally, lift buttons, post garden shows and toilet etiquette.

Cass Midgley and Dr. Bob Pondillo interview an anonymous guest who chose to go by the name Homo Sapien. He’s 52 years old, pretty much a life long atheist, he’s Canadian, and yet he still isn’t out of the closet as non-religious. This conversation is not about our usual subject—the trauma of leaving one’s faith. But it is about the toxic effects that religion has on society as it suppresses curiosity, creativity, and personal accountability. Mr. Sapien is a brilliant thinker and a great conversationalist, so Bob and I have a great time. This type of episode is as close as we’re ever going to get to a Sam Harris type podcast. Before we get into our talk with Homo, I want to read a couple of emails that came in this week. I get a lot of emails each week like these and I apologize that some get read on the air and some don’t. It’s not because you’re email wasn’t great; it really is just that these came in a time when I didn’t like any of the monologues I’d written and I these were great so I’m gonna read them.  The first one is from Matt Schmidt. He writes, Cass- I am just wanting to write a quick email to you about your podcast.  I have only been listening for about 6-8 months now, but I have found myself connecting to so many of your guest’s experiences.  I’m currently in the process of deconstructing myself and have been traveling through this new world for just over a year.  Started my church experience in the belly of my mother and been part of the Church for over 40 years.  As I listen to the many life stories told on your show, there have been many occasions that someone expressed a feeling of confusion followed an anger of betrayal by the narrative of Christianity, which we have taken to accept as reality or even a new-found freedom from the release all the human designed rules and constraints Christianity has taught our wholes lives.  I cannot thank you enough for creating this vehicle to provide reassurance that we are not alone in this process and the feeling and experiences we are going through are not unique. Everyone has a story…. Keep up the good work. Matt Schmidt “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” ― Albert Einstein This next one wanted to remain anonymous: Dear Cass and Bob, I just wanted to send you guys an email and thank you for the wonderful work that you guys are doing just by sharing the podcast with people. I can't tell you how much it has helped me come to terms with my own godlessness amongst the deeply Christian community in which I live. See, I grew up Catholic and it wasn't until about six months ago that I finally acknowledged the fact that I was agnostic and likely had been all my life. Now, I'm nineteen and living with my parents who are going through diaconate training and becoming increasingly more theological by the day. They don't know that I no longer subscribe to the belief that there is any god, let alone the Christian God that is just waiting to send me to hell for being queer, so I listen to your podcast to and from church every Sunday to distract from the situation. Please know that it genuinely helps with the feeling of loneliness that comes with being the only atheist in a church, and I don't know if I would still be sane without it. So thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Kind regards, Anonymous P.S., if you guys ever want an interview with a queer ex-Catholic college student who is still going to a very southern Texas church with a future deacon father, let me know. I would be happy to throw my two cents into the immeasurable amount of advice and experience your podcast has put into the world. So, without further ado, this is our talk with Homo Sapien, a mutual friend of a dear friend of the show who has promoted our podcast everywhere he goes, Bob Barnes up in Canada. He’s taken Bob and I to dinner, he passed EA Podcast business cards at the Reason Rally. He’s a great guy, and he introduced us to our guest today. So here’s our talk with Dr. Homo Sapien.  We taped this conversation on December 4th, 2016. We interview people you don’t know, about a subject no one wants to talk about. We hope to encourage people in the process of deconstructing their faith and help curb the loneliness that accompanies it. We think the world is a better place when more people live by sight, not by faith. Please subscribe to our podcast, and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Our show is available on most podcast platforms.  Also, you can support us monetarily in two easy ways: you can pledge one dollar per episode through Patreon; that’s www.patreon.com/eapodcast, or leave a lump-sum donation through PayPal at our website, www.everyonesagnostic.com. The smallest contribution is greatly appreciated. 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 on this episode is called “Reasons” and was created by friend of the show “The Barry Orchestra” found at barryorchestra.bandcamp.com Thanks for listening and be a yes-sayer to what is.  

Steve and Tally Cass join the show to talk about their Hard Rock Atheist Band "Monster On Sunday"! We also get to listen to a few songs from the about to be released live concert at The Reason Rally!Investing Skeptically: Trump won the election - Should I now buy gold?

tSE Podcast 014 - David Silverman, President of American Atheists  Episode 014 with hosts Natalie Newell (Skeptical Parenting) and Dan Broadbent (A Science Enthusiast): Login to access this episode's bonus-level content! Disclaimer: Potty mouthing is better than a history of misogyny and genocide. Sponsor: The second coming of Jesus! Wait for it... God of the week: Hermes - Greek Messenger God (also, merchants and commerce, athletics, travel, public speaking) Interview: David Silverman! David is the president of American Atheists and is one of the best-known atheists in America. He has appeared on a several TV programs for on-air debates, has served on the executive committee of the Reason Rally, and has written the book Fighting God: An Atheist Manifesto for a Religious World. Quote of the Week: We as atheists do no good for ourselves or for others by hiding in the closet. - David Silverman

Mark and Sean talk about their experiences at the Reason Rally and the SkeptiCal Conference. Special musical appearance by singer bassist Joey Fabian.

In this episode, Bo Bennett and Kim Ellington have a casual chat about several topics: some fun, some exciting, and some that can have a significant impact on humanity. Listen in and enjoy!

In this episode, Bo Bennett and Kim Ellington speak with world-renowned artist and humanist science fiction author Scott Burdick about how his travels led him to a humanistic world view, and how his latest science-fiction novel, Nihala, explores many humanistic issues. Scott's bio from Amazon.com: Scott Burdick studied art at Chicago's American Academy of Art and then film and writing at Chicago's Columbia College, where his short story "Fear" was published in the Hair Trigger anthology while a student. Burdick subsequently illustrated covers for TSR's Dungeon and Dragon magazines, as well as working on the development team for Dreamworks' animated feature film, Spirit (uncredited). Unsatisfied with the prospect of living in Chicago or LA and working for others, Scott and his wife, fellow artist Susan Lyon, moved to rural NC in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, as a home base between traveling extensively across the world--researching many cultures and indigenous tribes for his artworks, novels, and short stories. Burdick's paintings are widely shown in galleries and museums across the country, and he's directed three independent documentaries on religion--In God we Trust?, Sophia Investigates the Good News Club, and In Reason We Trust, (featuring Richard Dawkins, Adam Savage of Myth Busters, Eddie Izzard, Dan Barker, Annie Laurie Gaylor, Lawrence Krause, Greg Graffin of the band Bad Religion, and a dozen other prominent free-thinkers from the 2012 Reason Rally in Washington DC.) Many of the themes of his films overlap those of his novels--religion, science, philosophy, the direction of technology, and morality. Nihala description from Amazon.com: Steven Hawking recently warned that artificial intelligence poses an existential threat to the human species. And yet, how to stop such a singularity without halting scientific advancement itself? Some claim that humanity should abandon the enslavement of technology altogether for a return to nature and a way of life more in sync with our psychological needs. But who is to say exactly how much technology is too much? And who will ensure none crosses some arbitrary line of demarcation? Kayla Nighthawk, crippled and orphaned from birth, has been raised in the theocratic society of Potemia. Hundreds of years have passed since the Neo-Luddite War cut Potemia off from the rest of mankind. The Founder predicted that sciencecraft would destroy those on the Outside, but what if the pursuit of scientific advancement has created wonders beyond imagining? Will Kayla risk leaving her homeland in search of the forbidden knowledge that might cure her—even at the cost her immortal soul? Through a series of dialogues with the strange creatures she encounters, Kayla's religious convictions come under attack. Her search for the divine, an absolute basis for morality, and the meaning of existence itself becomes a matter of life or death for Kayla—as well as for all of humanity. This is the history of the next millennia. An epic tale of technology and the backlash against it. A journey of war, love, revenge, and heartbreak—a philosophical adventure story.

Todd Stiefel and guest co-host, Scott Burdick, interview Bad Religion lead vocalist, Greg Graffin, and bassist, Jay Bentley backstage at the Reason Rally.

Reginald “The Infidel Guy” Finley is always thinking above the standard.   Reginald has been featured in a number of books, articles,  and periodicals throughout the years.  We look forward to hearing more from this talented and brilliant young man in the future.  You can also find some of his archives on Youtube as well. Our call in number is (310) 982-4273. Please join us Sunday, April 1, 2012 @ 1PM CST/2PM EST.  You can also Slype into the show as well (click the blue button next to the telephone number). This is an internet show.  Please click the link to listen live or to the archives. 

Experience the Reason Rally, the largest gathering of the secular movement in the world: Author and blogger Greta Christina tells us why she is angry, Taslima Nasrin describes her experience of fighting for secularism in a country from which she has been exiled, Mythbuster Adam Savage describes his definition of reason, with Australian musicians Tim Minchin and Shelley Segal.

Reason Rally vs DJ Wiggly Gram, Letters, Politics, Religion, Back in the CCHHR, Honorary Wiggly Marvel, Music, Worm Nipples, Autographs, Make Mine Marx Marvel, Young Justice, Justice League Doom and more. Opens with DEVO - Wiggly World. Mentioned - Midwest Center for Stress and Anxiety, Kate Bush Lionheart http://wigglysworld.com

Visit Our Website for the show notes: http://dissonancepod.com Contest: Want two free plane tickets to the Reason Rally? Social Media Contest: Ten Point Vision of a Secular America. Christopher Hitchens' 'God Is Not Great' Trends on Twitter, Christians Threaten Violence, Police shave mohawks off punks at Indonesia concert, Saudi Woman Beheaded for 'Witchcraft', The nightmarish SOPA hearings, American public to Congress: Get out. All of you, Rival Campaigns Seize On Romney's $10,000 Bet, Gingrich: I'll ‘ignore' any Supreme Court ruling I disagree with, Biology test omits creation theory, complains Kentucky educator, Anti-Gay Alabama GOPer Secretly Donated Sperm To Lesbian Couples In New Zealand, Jorge Santini, Mayor Of San Juan, Baffles Public With Astoundingly Strange Christmas Photo. Email stories: AFA Spokesman Bryan Fischer Says People Who ‘Disliked' Rick Perry's Anti-Gay Ad Approve Of Bestiality, Bradley Manning's gender identity comes up in testimony.

Jes Constantine and Todd Stiefel interview American Atheists' president, David Silverman, about the largest secular event in world history-the Reason Rally. Jes and Todd also discuss a listener comment about the proposed personhood amendment.