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Atheism Around the World
As The Thinking Atheist radio podcast originates in the United States (and because its host often speaks to his former faith, Christianity), the show often focuses on American culture, American polit…
Published on 11 years, 10 months ago
Religion and Shame (with Dr. Darrel Ray)
Does religion cheat people out of contentment and comfort with their views, their self-worth, their sexuality, etc?
Dr. Darrel Ray is author of the book, "The God Virus: How Religion Affects Our Lives…
Published on 11 years, 11 months ago
Bill Nye and the Creationist Guy
On February 4th, 2014, Bill Nye ("The Science Guy") has agreed to debate Ken Ham, president of Answers In Genesis and The Creation Museum. The debate will take place on Ham's home turf, at The Creat…
Published on 11 years, 11 months ago
The Skeptic's Annotated Bible (with Steve Wells)
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Steve Wells spent years researching the Bible (as well as the Qur'an and the Book of M…
Published on 11 years, 11 months ago
Random Acts of Kindness
Kindness, gentleness, empathy, compassion, love, goodness, morality. These attributes are often called the property of religion, and beautiful acts of kindness between people actually reflect a mora…
Published on 11 years, 11 months ago
Does Religion Poison Everything?
In his 2007 book, "God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything," the late Christopher Hitchens asserted, without apology, that there is nothing that has been or can be improved by religion. In …
Published on 11 years, 11 months ago
The Best And Worst of 2013
In this end-of-year episode, we look back at religion, politics, science and pop culture to talk about the highlights (and lowlights): The Best And Worst of 2013.
We'll look at the breakthroughs of sc…
Published on 12 years ago
A Universe From Nothing (with Lawrence Krauss)
Professor Lawrence Krauss is a theoretical physicist and cosmologist, Foundation Professor of the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University, director of its Origins Project, b…
Published on 12 years ago
Mail Call
Santa's not the only one getting letters this holiday season. This podcast highlights letters you've sent into the show (and we'll take a few calls, too). Got something you'd like to ask or comment o…
Published on 12 years ago
Holiday Heathens 2013
It's the holiday season, and once again we gather a few of our favorite infidels around the fireplace to talk about whatever comes to mind. Sure, we'll address atheism, activism and the usual stuff, …
Published on 12 years ago