American Freethought Podcast

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Comment by John C. Snider on November 9, 2009 at 9:35am

Episode #72 of the American Freethought podcast features an interview with Jennifer Burns, author of Goddess of the Market: Ayn Rand and the American Right.

http://bit.ly/h82Xd

Also, check out our review of Goddess of the Market.

http://bit.ly/QS8FX

Comment by John C. Snider on November 6, 2009 at 7:20am

Fort Hood massacre: jihad or mental illness?

Is Major Nidal Malik Hasan an Islamic terrorist, or just a sick soldier?

http://bit.ly/1oQ9IK

Comment by Mriana on November 4, 2009 at 11:06pm

COOL! I am so glad to see it back again. :)

Comment by Joe Tomberlin on November 4, 2009 at 10:49pm

Seems to have been several disappointing results this time around. The intense high that motivated progressive voters in '08 seems to have been dashed in part due to the Obama admin not living up to the hype of the campaign. In addition, all the intense fear-mongering by the tea-bag crazies probably created a corresponding rebound motivation on the right.

Comment by John C. Snider on November 4, 2009 at 8:45am

Hey Maine: WTF? http://bit.ly/z6wUX

Comment by John C. Snider on November 3, 2009 at 5:54am

Podcast #71 - Eye of Sauron Edition

We look at three recent TV programs that have attracted the attention of the Eye of Sauron, a.k.a. Catholic League president Bill Donohue.

http://bit.ly/uBj07

Comment by John C. Snider on October 24, 2009 at 3:42pm

The Book of Genesis Illustrated by R. Crumb - One of the most recognized pop artists of the 20th century tackles one of the most influential texts of all time:

http://bit.ly/JGJj0

Comment by John C. Snider on October 24, 2009 at 1:54pm

The Tangled Bank - Science journalist Carl Zimmer's latest work is a full-blown textbook devoted to the subject of evolution.

http://bit.ly/392UqK

Comment by bryan riddle on October 18, 2009 at 7:29pm

Thanks Dan, I have noticed it helps me organize my position & my statements. One other thing I've noticed is they all seem to say the same thing, which in turns helps me lead them into positions they cannot reasonably get out of. Then they revert to the fact that I just don't get it. They 'know' why the believe and that 'god' is good for them and maybe one day I'll 'see the light'.... As to point #3, I can only hope that's true.

Comment by Dan Courtney on October 18, 2009 at 6:07pm

Bryan - If I may add my 2 cents. It is not an excercize in futility. I think calm, rational discussions (even if you are the only rational one) with theists has three benefits.
1. It helps you to think critically about your own positions, and helps you to build a world view more closely aligned with reality. The more you think, and challenge, and attempt to integrate new information, the more enlightened you will become.
2. Is there anyone else listening? Some atheists won't discuss/debate with a theist unless they are in a group setting. If there is a fence sitter as a bystander, and they hear your calm, rational discussion, you just may help keep them from falling down the rabbit hole of faith.
3. The seeds you plant today may bear fruit in a future season. Leaving religion can be a long process. You never know what idea or issue may linger in the theist's mind that may lead to full fledged skepticism later on.

As Winston Churchill once said..."Never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever give up!"

Dan

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