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Showing posts with label humanism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label humanism. Show all posts
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Noah Lugeons: How to Die Like an Atheist (Seth Andrews, The Thinking Atheist)
Activist and author Noah Lugeons had a big health scare several years ago. In this 30-minute presentation, he talks about his brush with death as a non-believer in God.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
‘A Bible-sized blind spot’: congressman sounds alarm on rising Christian nationalism
He defines “Christian privilege” as a deeply ingrained cultural taboo that protects home-grown religious radicalism from the same state and media scrutiny instantly applied to minority or foreign faiths. That Christian privilege was manifested in the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, Huffman argues, when many fellow members of Congress did not even seem to notice the religious elements of the group trying to kill them. It was evident again, he asserts, in one of the most consequential political cover-ups in recent history: the deliberate erasure of Christian nationalism from the final report of the House January 6 select committee.
As the committee raced toward its deadline at the end of 2022, its staff split into colour-coded drafting teams. The “Purple Team” was tasked with investigating rightwing radicalism, and they meticulously documented the role of charismatic evangelical networks, particularly the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), in radicalising and mobilising the shock troops of the insurrection.
Chairman Bennie Thompson told Huffman: “We asked the Purple Team to look into the role of religion in what happened, and they came back with a report that shows those people, rightwing Christian extremists, actually had a lot to do with it.”
But then came a veto. Liz Cheney, the committee’s formidable vice-chair, demanded the entire section be excised. She argued that focusing on Christian nationalism would “distract” from Trump’s personal culpability and alienate conservative Christian voters. Cheney’s argument prevailed…
Monday, August 17, 2026
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Atheism Cannot Be Wrong - June 16 (Jon Cohenl Unconvinced on YouTube)
It can't be morally wrong to fail to be convinced by a claim.
Come and discuss this one!
Timestamps (sorry for the delay, I had technical problems)
00:01:24 – Mister Mister – Agnostic theist caller agrees that atheism as a lack of belief cannot be morally wrong, then discusses definitions of belief, epistemic humility, the Old Testament God, and why belief itself should not be punishable.
00:14:56 – Silly Cat – Shares a difficult family and religious background, being labeled atheist/rebellious, panic around family conflict, and emotional frustration with claims that God or the divine is good.
00:18:58 – Not Your Valentine – Agnostic/deity-believing caller from Nigeria cites rituals, blood sacrifices, and rain-stopping claims as evidence for deities; the hosts challenge anecdotal reasoning, correlation, prayer efficacy, and gullibility.
00:26:30 – Heinrich – Asks about causation, the Big Bang, afterlife, agnostic atheism, double-slit experiments, and simulation theory; the hosts clarify that atheism is lack of belief, not a claim to know no God exists.
00:31:51 – Doberman – Christian caller argues from Jesus, Romans 1, nature, design, the devil, and a “reprobate mind”; the hosts challenge his claim that atheists are refusing God and argue that Romans 1 leaves no room for honest nonbelief.
00:58:31 – VA David – Raises an evolutionary-argument-against-naturalism / presuppositional-style challenge about how atheists can trust reason and sense data; the hosts respond with natural selection, pragmatic assumptions, solipsism, certainty, logic, and TAG-style apologetics.
01:29:42 – Vitor Sarano – Noisy TikTok caller argues that God exists beyond space and time, questions the Big Bang and beginning of time, and claims the greatest minds believe in Jesus; the hosts challenge his cosmology and the claim that “outside time” explains anything.
01:41:32 – Steve – Attempted TikTok call fails when Steve does not respond after being brought in.
01:41:56 – JD Tallproof – Practicing Christian asks about the Big Bang, Genesis, God as explanation, free will, hell, and whether God revealing himself would violate choice; the hosts argue that explanatory power is not evidence and that honest nonbelief should not be punishable.
02:04:04 – Big Vaz – Debates whether “atheism cannot be wrong” is just a word game about belief states, then discusses strong versus weak atheism, Christianity, moral culpability, hell, belief as involuntary, and whether people can choose to reject evidence.
02:36:14 – Snowflake – Briefly agrees with the prompt and says they are atheist toward other people’s gods, but the hosts move on quickly because the stream is focused on debate.
02:37:18 – Fro – Mentioned as waiting on the YouTube side, but the stream ends before they are brought in.
02:37:30 – TrueJoy – Christian caller asks what atheism offers compared with Christianity, then debates worldview replacement, hope, morality, moral obligation, nihilism, divine command theory, and whether God’s commands could justify atrocities.
02:54:40 – Jam-M – Seen waiting in the TikTok queue, but the hosts say they cannot take the call because the stream is ending.
00:01:24 – Mister Mister – Agnostic theist caller agrees that atheism as a lack of belief cannot be morally wrong, then discusses definitions of belief, epistemic humility, the Old Testament God, and why belief itself should not be punishable.
00:14:56 – Silly Cat – Shares a difficult family and religious background, being labeled atheist/rebellious, panic around family conflict, and emotional frustration with claims that God or the divine is good.
00:18:58 – Not Your Valentine – Agnostic/deity-believing caller from Nigeria cites rituals, blood sacrifices, and rain-stopping claims as evidence for deities; the hosts challenge anecdotal reasoning, correlation, prayer efficacy, and gullibility.
00:26:30 – Heinrich – Asks about causation, the Big Bang, afterlife, agnostic atheism, double-slit experiments, and simulation theory; the hosts clarify that atheism is lack of belief, not a claim to know no God exists.
00:31:51 – Doberman – Christian caller argues from Jesus, Romans 1, nature, design, the devil, and a “reprobate mind”; the hosts challenge his claim that atheists are refusing God and argue that Romans 1 leaves no room for honest nonbelief.
00:58:31 – VA David – Raises an evolutionary-argument-against-naturalism / presuppositional-style challenge about how atheists can trust reason and sense data; the hosts respond with natural selection, pragmatic assumptions, solipsism, certainty, logic, and TAG-style apologetics.
01:29:42 – Vitor Sarano – Noisy TikTok caller argues that God exists beyond space and time, questions the Big Bang and beginning of time, and claims the greatest minds believe in Jesus; the hosts challenge his cosmology and the claim that “outside time” explains anything.
01:41:32 – Steve – Attempted TikTok call fails when Steve does not respond after being brought in.
01:41:56 – JD Tallproof – Practicing Christian asks about the Big Bang, Genesis, God as explanation, free will, hell, and whether God revealing himself would violate choice; the hosts argue that explanatory power is not evidence and that honest nonbelief should not be punishable.
02:04:04 – Big Vaz – Debates whether “atheism cannot be wrong” is just a word game about belief states, then discusses strong versus weak atheism, Christianity, moral culpability, hell, belief as involuntary, and whether people can choose to reject evidence.
02:36:14 – Snowflake – Briefly agrees with the prompt and says they are atheist toward other people’s gods, but the hosts move on quickly because the stream is focused on debate.
02:37:18 – Fro – Mentioned as waiting on the YouTube side, but the stream ends before they are brought in.
02:37:30 – TrueJoy – Christian caller asks what atheism offers compared with Christianity, then debates worldview replacement, hope, morality, moral obligation, nihilism, divine command theory, and whether God’s commands could justify atrocities.
02:54:40 – Jam-M – Seen waiting in the TikTok queue, but the hosts say they cannot take the call because the stream is ending.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Monday, July 6, 2026
Axis of Nonsense, Founding Father Myths, and Empathy Debates | The Atheist Experience 30.18
In today’s episode of the Atheist Experience, Godless Engineer and Fish Stark from the American Humanist Association tackle the encroaching tide of Christian nationalism and the hollow promises of deity-focused morality!
They dismantle the "axis of nonsense" between billionaires and bishops, exposing how forced Ten Commandment displays in schools are more about power grabs than historical accuracy.
Can a secular focus on human dignity provide the community we crave without the authoritarian baggage of ancient myths?
From military secularism to the "American Empathy Project," the hosts explore how humanists are building real-world power to protect civil liberties for all.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
LIVE DEBATE [God is Imaginary] 1-16-2026 (Justin, DZ Debates live on YouTube)
There is no magic man in the sky.
Caller questions are answered by a team of experts in biology and evolution, as well as Islam and the Bible.
Caller questions are answered by a team of experts in biology and evolution, as well as Islam and the Bible.
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Weekly Roundup: Pete Hegseth's Military Vision, Violent Prayer & GOP Tax Dogma (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast)
Brad Onishi and Dan Miller unpack a series of troubling developments surrounding Pete Hegseth's vision for the military chaplaincy, where chaplains may soon wear only religious insignia instead of rank and operate within a drastically reduced set of approved faith codes.
The hosts explore how Hegseth's language—framing the role as a mission to "preach the truth," "shepherd the flock," and fulfill a "sacred calling"—signals a distinctly Christian nationalist framing of military service, reinforced by his claim that the armed forces have been "infected by political correctness and secular humanism." They place this in historical context, noting how Japanese American Buddhist soldiers in World War II were denied adequate chaplain support despite serving in one of the most decorated units in U.S. history.
The conversation also touches on reporting about Hegseth's crusader imagery, including tattoos and a Bible stamped with "Deus Vult" and the Jerusalem Cross, raising deeper concerns about the ideological direction of military leadership.
The episode then shifts to a controversial Pentagon prayer calling for "overwhelming violence" and the damnation of "wicked souls," which the hosts connect to a broader pattern of rhetoric that glorifies brutality and frames military action in theological terms. From there, Brad and Dan examine the near-religious devotion to tax cuts within the GOP, highlighting reporting that red states are facing massive budget shortfalls as a result of Trump-backed policies—yet lawmakers continue to support them as a matter of ideological commitment rather than evidence. They close by discussing Trump's absence from CPAC, the unease among attendees regarding Iran, and the irony of Trump mailing in his ballot despite his long-standing opposition to mail-in voting, underscoring what they describe as a deeply transactional and contradictory approach to politics.
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Sunday, March 22, 2026
The Atheist Experience 30.07 with The Cross Examiner and Jim Barrows
Believe in God? Call the show on Sundays 4:30pm-6:00pm CT: 1-512-991-9242 or use your computer 💻 http://tiny.cc/callaxp and tell us what you believe and why!
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Sunday, February 22, 2026
American Empathy and American Humanism, with Fish Stark (Andrew Seidel; One Nation, Indivisible podcast Episode #052)
Fish Stark joins Andrew to talk about bringing empathy back to America and how folks can get $1,000 grants for empathy projects that will take place across the country on May 2.
This is much bigger than just a single project, this is an answer to the toxicity of Christian Nationalism, MAGA politics, and the division in this country.
But it could also be the answer for growing the secular movement. This is the very time Fish and Andrew have chatted and history is lucky it was (mostly) recorded.
If you can’t support AHA or the project, you can still spread the word by sharing the social media videos announcing the project. Or just share them anyway.
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Saturday, January 24, 2026
Friday, January 23, 2026
So What Do Humanists Believe In?
What do humanists believe?
Humanists believe in ethics without religion, secular humanism, critical thinking, compassion, and responsibility to one another.
This video explains humanist beliefs, values, and morality without God. In this episode of Humanism 101, Drew McCoy, creator of the YouTube channel Genetically Modified Skeptic, and Dr. Wil Jeudy, Texas State Director for American Atheists, discuss what humanists believe, how secular ethics work, and why morality does not require religion.
Humanism is a nonreligious worldview grounded in evidence-based reasoning, skepticism, and human dignity. Humanists do not believe morality comes from God, karma, or sacred texts. Instead, humanist values emphasize reducing suffering, increasing human flourishing, and taking responsibility for the consequences of our actions.
This video addresses common questions about secular humanism, including how humanists make moral decisions, what the Humanist Ten Commitments are, and whether humanism supports objective ethics.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb6euqWDKdY
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Simple Truth About Human Potential
Humanism is a nonreligious worldview that centers human dignity, freedom of thought, and responsibility to one another.
In this first video of Humanism 101, leaders from the American Humanist Association introduce what humanism means, what humanists believe, and why millions of people already live by humanist values without realizing there’s a name for it. Featuring Fish Stark, Executive Director, Candace Gorham, President, and Jake Via, Organizing Director.
Humanism rejects the idea that morality requires religion and instead emphasizes ethics rooted in compassion, reason, and shared humanity. Humanists believe science helps us understand what’s real, while empathy and justice guide how we treat others. Humanism supports democracy, human rights, freedom of belief, and the idea that people working together can solve real-world problems.
If you’ve ever searched for ethics without religion, secular humanism, or a values-based philosophy grounded in human potential, this video is for you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGL6rIza7-M
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Saturday, November 29, 2025
LIVE DEBATE [Why Should We Believe in Your God?] 11-3-2025 | DZ Debates
TIMESTAMPS
- 8:15 troll
- 10:15 wubbi [Philbro] - Offers up the Contingency Argument for God’s existence; Gets dropped
- 17:10 FC - Are the 10 Commandments unique or were they borrowed?
- 34:38 Dirk - Claims the Sun is alive and conscious
- 44:45 seekgod - Nonstandard Christian beliefs; Look at the trees
- 55:50 Rob [yes, the same Rob from a few days ago] - Fear of hell leading to believing in God; bad Big Bang theory; Gets kicked when Justin realizes this is the same Rob
- 1:11:22 Christopher - Deconstructing
- 1:17:27 Simon [Muslim] - Wants to discuss a medical lie in the Quran; Does the caller want M’s unalived as an apostate? Caller refuses to answer
- 1:36:40 ProMyth - There is a shared Being in everyone; Caller claims that the Bible was created 800 years ago by politicians by taking the truth and wrapping it in propaganda; When asked for proof, caller runs
- 2:01:17 Gg - Objective vs Subjective morals; How do you know God’s commands are good? Why is slavery bad? Pro-baby paste
- 2:29:48 nes240 - How can Justin call God evil if he doesn’t believe God exists?
- 2:37:10 DragonGlasses - Deconstructing; During hard times caller still goes back to his beliefs for comfort, so wants some advice on how to handle it
- 2:48:12 Ameer [Muslim] - Does the Quran mention the expansion of the universe? Other science in the Quran; M’s joins
- 3:12:40 (Ameer) - Musaylima the Liar; Is it possible to produce another book like the Quran? Prophecies in the Quran
- 3:25:45 (Ameer) - Do we have free will? What is the purpose of life? Was the universe created?
- 4:02:20 Superchats and wrap-up
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Monday, September 29, 2025
CATHOLIC Caller Gets DESTROYED On Basics of Physics and Philosophy | Aron Ra & Aaron Adair
Catholic caller Nick challenges the hosts to explain why he shouldn't believe in Catholicism.
What starts as a cordial conversation about the Kalam Cosmological Argument quickly escalates into contentious territory.
The hosts dismantle Nick's arguments about free will, causation, and the origin of the universe, while Nick struggles to provide concrete evidence for his beliefs.
The discussion takes a particularly heated turn when Aaron addresses the Catholic Church's systematic protection of child abusers, leading to defensive responses from Nick.
Despite repeated corrections about atheist positions on universe origins, Nick continues to misrepresent their views. The call concludes with Nick graciously conceding the hosts' debating superiority while maintaining his faith remains intact.
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Sunday, August 31, 2025
April Ajoy: Red-Letter Christian (Seth Andrews; The Thinking Atheist podcast)
April Ajoy is a Christian. She's also a humanist activist on the front lines against harmful fundamentalism and Christian nationalism.
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Tuesday, May 6, 2025
The Flame of Reason (Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor, Freethought Radio podcast)
Mayday! Mayday!
We listen to some of the oral arguments in a pivotal Supreme Court case heard Wednesday about whether a private Catholic charter school can be funded with public money. If allowed, this would deal a serious blow to public education.
After reporting on state/church news in Oklahoma, Louisiana and Texas, and decrying Attorney General Pam Bondi’s “Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias” Task Force, we talk with Swedish humanist Christer Sturmark, author of the book To Light the Flame of Reason: Clear Thinking for the Twenty-First Century.
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We listen to some of the oral arguments in a pivotal Supreme Court case heard Wednesday about whether a private Catholic charter school can be funded with public money. If allowed, this would deal a serious blow to public education.
After reporting on state/church news in Oklahoma, Louisiana and Texas, and decrying Attorney General Pam Bondi’s “Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias” Task Force, we talk with Swedish humanist Christer Sturmark, author of the book To Light the Flame of Reason: Clear Thinking for the Twenty-First Century.
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Sunday, April 20, 2025
Freethought in Nigeria (Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor, Freethought Radio podcast)
This week, we report that Christian nationalism is on full display at all levels of government. After covering national state/church news, FFRF Senior Policy Counsel Ryan Jayne tells us about the many bills, good and bad, that FFRF’s Action Fund is tracking in the states (and Puerto Rico). Then, George Mbuagbaw, acting president of the Humanist Association of Nigeria, tells us about the many nonbelievers in that part of West Africa.
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