An American Atheist
Summary: A radio show and podcast about atheism and religious criticism
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- Artist: Christopher Thielen
- Copyright: 2011 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/
Podcasts:
Robin, Tom, and Chris debate the groupthink aspects of atheism and Tom refreshes us on the strange penetration that astrology holds in our everyday lives.
Chris, Robin, and Tom discuss EVP (electronic voice phenomenon) and address the question of whether atheism is absolutist. Show NotesElectronic Voice Phenomenon Samples Michael Shermer: Why people believe weird things Freedom From Religion Foundation Sues IRS
Robin, Tom, and Chris discuss a recently published perspective on so-called “right to die” laws and their religious influence. Also discussed is the albeit non-religious though irrational belief in homeopathic products.
Tom, Robin, and Chris discuss the week’s news including a review of Sam Harris’ recent logical lapses, Newsweek’s “interesting” article on a doctor’s near-death experience, and a look at Congress’ relationship with science. Thanks for tuning in!
Tom, Mike, and Chris discuss Sam Harris’ recent lack of rationale, Salman Rushdie’s comment that his book ‘Satanic Verses’ wouldn’t be published in a post-9/11 world, and Tom interviews Lauren Lane of Skepticon regarding their upcoming conference.
Tom and Chris discuss the week’s news, including the recent political conventions and their relationship with God, the tragedy in the Middle East over the ‘Innocence of Muslims’ film, and a brief stint into the psychology of childhood religion.
Chris, Tom, Robin, and Anthony discuss the recent controversy over Todd Akin’s remarks, Robin’s essay on the true shape of the religious right (hint: not everything is what it seems), and our own take on dating outside your belief system.
Tom and Chris discuss the Curiosity Rover, the age-old question of the “rights” of a majority, bad billboards, and the Romney/Ryan ticket. Also, Mike continues his “Questions for an Atheist” segment to hopefully fill in a few more gaps in the collective knowledge.
Tom sits down with author and activist Darrel Ray to discuss his new book, “Sex & God: How Religion Distorts Sexuality”, as well as the Recovering Religionists organization. Also, Mike Gage bites the bullet and starts progressing through a list of questions posed by Christians designed to give atheists pause. Thanks for tuning in!
Tom, Robin, and Chris discuss an upcoming protest to remove the Ten Commandments monument at the Oakland City Zoo (including an interview with organizer Larry Hicok), thoughts on corporations and their religious affiliations, as well as a frank discussion on the recent Aurora shooting. Related links:East Bay Atheists – Ten Commandments Flyer
Tom, Robin, Anthony, and Chris discuss things large and small, be they the large wealth of the Vatican or the tiny size of the Higgs Boson. Enjoy!
Just Tom and Chris this week discussing everything from the US Federal tax burden incurred by the religious exemptions to whether or not Sunday church brunchers make good tippers. As always, rant and praise can be directed to the comments section or to anamericanatheist.org/contact.
Tom, Robin, and Chris discuss the controversy of Catholic transubstantiation, recent problems with Richard Dawkins, books, and the origins of the universe, and the curious bigoted dissonance of “hate-the-sin-not-the-sinner”-type thinking.
Tom, Robin, and Colin go over the statistics regarding atheists giving to charity, the problems facing black atheists, Richard Dawkins and the idea of free Bibles being “okay”, recent comments by paleoanthropologist Richard Leakey, and more.
Colin, Robin, Tom, and Chris discuss negativity in atheism, Dan Savage’s recent trouble with some Christians, David Barton’s appearance on The Daily Show, the true character of Mother Teresa and more.