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Lots of great comments on my last episode to discuss, but ALAS! There's no time! We're on to the Portable Atheist 5! I cannot believe how long it has been since I did this last. This edition is David Hume's "The Natural History of Religion." I promise to find a time to address these really … Continue reading AS132: The Portable Atheist, Part 5 → The post AS132: The Portable Atheist, Part 5 appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

This week I want to take a break from interviews. I've absolutely loved the interviews I've been doing lately, but I recognize that some people come to my podcast for some commentary, or Tommentary, so today I'd like to do that. SO, I picked a doozy of a topic, which is Christina Hoff Sommers. She … Continue reading AS131: Hiding From Ideas → The post AS131: Hiding From Ideas appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

Part 2 with Ben Bell. For a description and if you haven't heard part one, refer here: http://atheisticallyspeaking.com/as129-reddit-toxicity/ The post AS130: Reddit Toxicity, with Ben Bell, part 2 appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

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 → The post AS129: Reddit Toxicity, with Idibon's Ben Bell appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

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 ! The post AS128: Ex-Witnesses Kenny and Harley, Part 2 appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

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 ! The post AS127: Ex-Witnesses Kenny and Harley appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

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 → The post AS126: Women in Bags, with Eiynah Nice Mangos appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

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 → The post AS125: Eiynah Nice Mangos appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

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. The post AS124: Our Secular Wedding, with Lydia appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

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 → The post AS123: Religion and Music with Ruby Rose Fox appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.