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"I've known some supposedly enlightend atheists who have a rabid irrational porn phobia (and are open to censorship as long as it's porn that's being censored). go figure"

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Porn Free Zone

Here is my response to a writer who says her home is a "porn free zone." Unfortunately, this writer is grossly misinformed about all things sexual. Humans are built for sex, love sex and visual and written porn have been a part of sex as long as history has been recorded. Romance novels are as much porn as any movie. Women in general respond to written or spoken porn men more to visual porn. That is the way our brains are wired. I would imagine that this writer has a gay free zone in her home…See More

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My URL: http://www.thegodvirus.net

About Me: Raised in a fundamentalist home, took a MA in religion by age 24 then a Doctorate in psychology by 29. I was always interested in the psychology of religion. I stopped practicing all religion at 38 yrs. of age and figured out I was an atheist at about age 40. Just released my fourth book, Sex and God: How Religion Distorts Sexuality at IPCPress.com or Amazon. Also see The God Virus: How religion infects our lives and culture. Check it out at www.thegodvirus.net or on Amazon.

School/College/University: Vanderbilt University

Profession: Psychologist

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City and State (For Member Searching): Bonner Springs, Kansas

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Porn Free Zone

Posted on April 2, 2013 at 6:32pm 1 Comment 1 Like

Here is my response to a writer who says her home is a "porn free zone."

Unfortunately, this writer is grossly misinformed about all things sexual. Humans are built for sex, love sex and visual and written porn have been a part of sex as long as history has been recorded. Romance novels are as much porn as any movie. Women in general respond to written or spoken porn men more to visual porn. That is the way our brains are wired. I would imagine that…

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Australia

Posted on February 2, 2013 at 5:01pm 3 Comments 0 Likes

I am off to Australia on Monday. If you have any Aussie friends in Sydney, Brisbane, Tasmania or Melbourne, let them know I'll be in their area sometime in Feb. Now I have to get back to studying. I am trying to learn enough Aussie to be able to say "hi" and "bye" and "gooday mate" properly. I have been told that the Queenslanders are a unique breed. I'll just have to see for myself.

Life on the Swingset

Posted on January 28, 2013 at 11:22am 0 Comments 0 Likes

Life on the Swingset podcast, it's not often I get to talk to four fun and experienced people about sex. Cooper S Beckett, Ginger, Sher-b-cats, and Dylan were a total blast. This is a no-holds-barred discussion. This is almost unlike any podcast I have been on recently. Such great conversation!! If you are not listening to this podcast regularly, you are missing some great ideas and education.…

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Sexual Addiction by Marty Klein

Posted on January 22, 2013 at 3:30pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

My friend and colleague, Marty Klein and I have been on a campaign to eliminate the notion of sexual addiction. I am happy to report that he has written an excellent article debunking the whole notion and was interviewed about the article today by Dan Savage. Lets stop using this non-scientific term and challenge religionists when they use…

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Imaginary Friends Podcast

Posted on January 17, 2013 at 11:22pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

Had a fun interview with The Imaginary Friends podcast out of Australia. Podcast is up. I'll be visiting Jake (of the podcast) when I go to Brisbane, Australia after speaking in Sydney next month.

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At 10:18pm on December 17, 2012, Earther said…: I have not made it to the duck sex part yet, I'm a slow reader. I think it has a lot to do with my visual (artistic mind) and possibly Attention Deficit Disorder. I am learning from your book. I never really understood why my profession was so difficult until some recent prejudice encounters and from learning how religous people think by reading your book. I hope it helps me learn how to cope better. I was wondering if you have ever helped anyone who is atheist with anger management:) It seems that depression and anger is an atheist's or my biggest dilemma. Never being taught how to live an atheist life and learning it all on your own is painful and sometimes but less frequently very rewarding.

At 5:17pm on October 26, 2012, Marilee Harrison said…: Thanks, Darrel. Looking forward to Austin!

At 12:00pm on June 21, 2012, Greg Varlotta said…: Mr. Ray,
I'm currently reading Sex and God and am enjoying every word of it. Thank you for this book. I find myself nodding my head at most of the passages. I think this should be required reading in high school when they teach sex education. I can only imagine what the world would be like if we viewed sex without all the disgusting guilt and shame attached to it by all the religions. Again, thank you sir, and keep writing.

At 5:42pm on May 30, 2012, Edwin Neumann said…: Hi Darrel. Last month we breakfasted together at the Lowell Center in Madison, WI (Freethought Festival) and you mentioned that you might be able to help me get my novel published, or at least give me a contact agent or publisher who handles nontheist material. As we had no writing implements handy, we could not exchange contact info. Please respond when you can. Thanks.

At 12:38am on February 9, 2012, Joseph P said…: Uhhhh, am I the only one who misread 'Bonner Springs'? Must be the influence of your area of recent study, bouncing around in my Freudian lobe.

At 12:12pm on February 2, 2012, Sentient Biped said…: Cool! I will review your book once I have read it!

At 10:55am on February 2, 2012, Sentient Biped said…: Just bought sex and god for my kindle! Cant wait to read it!

At 6:00pm on December 29, 2011, Steph S. said…: Ok -- I will read it fast so that I can get your new book! Thanks for telling me about it. I will put it on my wishlist right now!

At 4:04pm on December 29, 2011, Steph S. said…: I got your book from Amazon today! I can't wait to get started reading it!

At 2:57am on October 16, 2011, Ed Sweeney said…: I really enjoyed your talk at Free Inquiry Group's 20th Anniversay Celebration in Cincinnati. I also enjoyed our discussion at lunch.