How an atheist politician beat a religious smear campaign!

 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KOfwUbMHA1I

An Iowa pastor put an atheist trying to kill Jesus in his church's Nativity scene

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4x6LTicwk0

Confessions of an Ex-Pastor (with Timmy Gibson) (Seth Andrews; The Thinking Atheist podcast)

Timmy Gibson was a Christian minister for three decades. He is a Christian no more. Check out his fascinating story.

Interview: 

https://www.thethinkingatheist.com/podcast-1/episode/7839784b/confessions-of-an-ex-pastor-with-timmy-gibson

An atheist reminded Democratic leaders: We "are the party of religious freedom"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYKoRHXl3Ho

End of the End of the Kalam? (feat. Matt Dillahunty) (William Lane Craig response)

A popular atheist declares the end of the Kalam. Dr. Craig has a response. And that atheist, Matt Dillahunty, joins me for a response to that response.

Interview: 

https://youtu.be/uf69E36ErhA

Atheist Comedians (Seth Andrews; The Thinking Atheist podcast)

Atheist comedians poking fun at religions? Here are some various clips from stand-ups like George Carlin, Dave Allen, Sarah Silverman, Tim Minchin, and more.

Interview: 

https://www.thethinkingatheist.com/podcast-1/episode/7983492e/atheist-comedians

What Makes a "Good" Atheist? (Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke, The Friendly Athiest podast #375)

— Sinéad O’Connor says ripping up a picture of the former pope on Saturday Night Live back in 1992 was the right move. (3:09)

— Another Christian rock star is leaving evangelicalism. (12:43)

— A priest wants to know if we’re “good” atheists. What does that even mean? (20:42)

— A social justice activist said he was related to Robert E. Lee. That’s not true. Now what? (36:40)

— A furniture seller hides tiny crosses in pieces to bless everyone’s homes. Is this harmless or a problem? (46:49)

— If Southern Baptists are praising your work, you’ve done something horribly wrong. (51:55)

— The White House met with atheist group leaders. Is that significant or merely symbolic? (1:02:35)

— Tennessee has mandated signs about transgender bathroom use. (1:10:03)

— In England, COVID death rates are lower for people with no religion. (1:15:40)
Interview: 

https://www.podbean.com/ew/dir-6fa95-e7e077e

Answering a letter from a priest

https://youtu.be/OjLZgX4W_pM

Therrin Wilson: Reason, not religion, gave me a path out of poverty | Freethought Today

My mother raised me as a Baptist Christian. We attended bible studies every Thursday and church service every Sunday. Church provided a welcoming environment for us to connect with the wider African American community and I was a devout, young believer. Outside of church, however, my mother and I encountered a barrage of struggles, with chronic homelessness at the top of the list.....
https://www.freethoughttoday.com/vol-36-no-09-november-2019/therrin-wilson-reason-not-religion-gave-me-a-path-out-of-poverty

Tribute to Christopher Hitchens - 2012 Global Atheist Convention

The 2012 Global Atheist Convention's moving tribute to Christopher Hitchens. https://youtu.be/iR0GyYaeI-k

AZ Atheist Lawmaker Gives Invocation, Then Gets Mocked by Christian Colleague | Hemant Mehta | Friendly Atheist | Patheos

In 2017, Arizona State Rep. Athena Salman, an openly atheist legislator, delivered an invocation to open up the day’s session. It was a perfectly respectful speech, referring to “the humanity that resides within each and every person here.” Yet it offended Republicans who insisted all invocations needed to invoke a “Higher Power.” One Republican was even given permission to deliver his own prayer to effectively “correct” the one Salman gave.....
https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2019/02/13/az-atheist-lawmaker-gives-invocation-then-gets-mocked-by-christian-colleague/

Shelley Segal Saved (The Atheist Experience Theme Song)

https://youtu.be/z-h_jNiSczw

Trump Administration Grants South Carolina Foster Care Agencies Authority to Discriminate Against Jewish and Muslim Families - The Intercept

The waiver allows Miracle Hill to turn away Jewish, Muslim, Catholic, agnostic, and atheist foster parents. ....
https://theintercept.com/2019/01/23/trump-administration-grants-south-carolina-foster-care-agencies-authority-to-discriminate-against-jewish-muslim-families/

After Christian Burns LGBTQ Library Books, Atheist Raises $1,000 to Replace Them | Hemant Mehta | Friendly Atheist | Patheos

As we posted about last week, Iowa Christian activist Paul Dorr recently burned several LGBTQ books from the Orange City Public Library to make a statement against what he saw as a permissive sexual culture.....
https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/11/01/after-christian-burns-lgbtq-library-books-atheist-raises-1000-to-replace-them/

An Atheist Charity is Suing the IRS After Having Its Tax Exemption Revoked | Hemant Mehta | Friendly Atheist | Patheos

There are a lot of U.S. laws that privilege religious institutions over other non-profits, and the Freedom From Religion Foundation has been working to expose those differences and get the courts to put everyone on a level playing field.....
http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/10/11/an-atheist-charity-is-suing-the-irs-after-having-its-tax-exemption-revoked/

Atheists Alliance Helping the Homeless in Kalamazoo

The Atheists Alliance Helping the Homeless in Kalamazoo is about helping people, not about people's beliefs....
http://wkfr.com/atheists-alliance-helping-the-homeless-in-kalamazoo/

Mr Deity and the Atheist

Richard Dawkins is mistakenly brought to the realm of the Deity....
https://youtu.be/bUFK0SrbaZs

Atheist Group Sues WV City Council for Reciting Lord’s Prayer at Meetings – Friendly Atheist

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has filed a lawsuit against the city of Parkersburg, West Virginia for reciting a Christian prayer at the beginning of all city council meetings. The lawsuit notes that council members say the Lord’s Prayer to open each session and audience members are encouraged to stand. ....
http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/07/31/atheist-group-sues-wv-city-council-for-reciting-lords-prayer-at-meetings/

Saudi Arabia will execute 'atheist for insulting the prophet'

Ahmad Al-Shamri renounced Islam and uploaded his views on social media. The religious police soon visited....

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/saudi-arabia-will-execute-atheist-insulting-prophet-1619153

The Atheist Christmas Carol - Vienna Teng (w/lyrics) - YouTube

To be completely clear: I didn't name this song. Its message applies to everyone, regardless of religion or creed.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E20PpEsU3oE&index=64&list=PLsxOhszLWkHH80xAgpxk3amdVwKqfjGDl