Atheism’s Reddit Toxicity   The company Idibon recently conducted a Reddit toxicity that made a lot of headlines. The study can be found here.  Many subreddits reposted the study and reacted to their position. In a finding that might be relevant to the atheism community, r/atheism was found to be among the top in the Reddit … Continue reading AS129: Reddit Toxicity, with Idibon’s Ben Bell →

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In part 2 we get to hear @secularlad Harley’s update and story. Then we get into some general stuff about Jehova’s Witnesses with Kenny Wyland. He can be found on twitter @kennywyland or at the awesome url of http://www.liberalgeek.com !

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Continuing a bit of a series on ex-religion, I have two ex-witnesses this week! You’ve heard @secularlad Harley before, but now we’ve got a brand new guest in Kenny Wyland! He can be found on twitter @kennywyland or at the awesome url of http://www.liberalgeek.com !  

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In part two of our discussion, Eiynah breaks down the recent situation in Canada where a woman wants to be able to wear a niqab during the citizenship oath. Is it basic religious freedom to allow this? Or is it just as ridiculous as allowing a KKK mask during the oath? Thanks so much to … Continue reading AS126: Women in Bags, with Eiynah Nice Mangos →

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This week I’m joined by Pakistani-Canadian illustrator/blogger Eiynah! If you’re wondering, that’s not her real name. Why would she need to be anonymous? Well she used to be a Muslim, I wonder if that has anything to do with it… Anyway, in this first part, Eiynah talks about her background growing up in Saudi Arabia and … Continue reading AS125: Eiynah Nice Mangos →

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Back by popular demand is my alarmingly attractive fiance Lydia! In a follow up to the Jake and Marilee episode on secular weddings, we discuss our experiences planning a wedding. Well… Lydia’s experience planning a wedding. Lydia also has some unintentionally hilarious examples of religious wedding vows! It’s a raucous time.

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Here’s the much anticipated interview with Ruby Rose Fox! Ruby is a really unique and talented musician who also happens to be an atheist. We discuss the role religion played in her life and still plays in her music. Also, we get an EXCLUSIVE look at two brand new songs not heard anywhere else! Check … Continue reading AS123: Religion and Music with Ruby Rose Fox →

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In today’s episode I’m joined by Jake Farr-Wharton and Marilee to discuss secular wedding ceremonies! They can be a challenge, since religion has had a monopoly on weddings and other special occasions. Our guests have some insights on what go into a secular wedding! Catch Jake on the Imaginary Friends Show and of course on … Continue reading AS122: Secular Weddings, with Jake and Marilee →

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We have the thrilling conclusion of our Chris Shelton trilogy! Today we find out what led Chris out of the cult of Scientology, and how he dealt with leaving the religion that was his life for 27 years. Thanks again to Chris and check him out at http://mncriticalthinker.com

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Prior to the scientology segment, I briefly discuss some rather odd things Patton Oswalt had to say of atheism in this article: http://www.salon.com/2015/03/11/salons_patton_oswalt_peace_summit/ With that brief aside, aside, though, we move onto part 2/3 with Chris Shelton and his life inside the cult of Scientology. This time we learn where and how all that 27 years … Continue reading AS120: 27 Years In Scientology, with Chris Shelton →

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