http://anamericanatheist.org A radio show and podcast about atheism and religious criticism Thu, 16 May 2013 18:41:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 2011 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ chris@anamericanatheist.org (Christopher Thielen) chris@anamericanatheist.org (Christopher Thielen) News 1440 http://anamericanatheist.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/2nd_gen_144.jpg http://anamericanatheist.org 144 144 Broadcast Episode A radio show and podcast about atheism and religious criticism atheism, religion, religious, criticism, atheists, news, god, no, religion, american Christopher Thielen Christopher Thielen chris@anamericanatheist.org yes yes http://anamericanatheist.org/2013/05/10/91-mail-discrimination-top-thinkers-lean-atheist-unbelievers-documentary-interview-with-matt-besser/ http://anamericanatheist.org/2013/05/10/91-mail-discrimination-top-thinkers-lean-atheist-unbelievers-documentary-interview-with-matt-besser/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 18:16:23 +0000 Christopher Thielen http://anamericanatheist.org/?p=5359 http://anamericanatheist.org/2013/05/10/91-mail-discrimination-top-thinkers-lean-atheist-unbelievers-documentary-interview-with-matt-besser/feed/ 3 1:00:54 Tom and Colin discuss the recent story of mail discrimination for packages containing atheist materials, whether top thinkers tend to be atheists, Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss’ upcoming documentary The Unbelievers, and Colin talks with [...] Tom and Colin discuss the recent story of mail discrimination for packages containing atheist materials, whether top thinkers tend to be atheists, Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss’ upcoming documentary The Unbelievers, and Colin talks with comedian and Upright Citizens Brigade star Matt Besser about his work and a new CD of atheist comedy. Broadcasts Christopher Thielen no no http://anamericanatheist.org/2013/04/09/90-doma-before-the-supreme-court-pope-francis-i-update/ http://anamericanatheist.org/2013/04/09/90-doma-before-the-supreme-court-pope-francis-i-update/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:05:51 +0000 Christopher Thielen http://anamericanatheist.org/?p=5309 http://anamericanatheist.org/2013/04/09/90-doma-before-the-supreme-court-pope-francis-i-update/feed/ 4 0:44:28 Chris, Robin, and Tom discuss the arguments concerning gay marriage currently before the Supreme Court and we check in with Pope Francis I to see how he’s doing. Chris, Robin, and Tom discuss the arguments concerning gay marriage currently before the Supreme Court and we check in with Pope Francis I to see how he’s doing. Broadcasts Christopher Thielen no no http://anamericanatheist.org/2013/03/20/89-pope-francis-i-health-and-religion-3d-printed-transplants-interview-with-hemant-mehta/ http://anamericanatheist.org/2013/03/20/89-pope-francis-i-health-and-religion-3d-printed-transplants-interview-with-hemant-mehta/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:08:52 +0000 Christopher Thielen http://anamericanatheist.org/?p=5281 http://anamericanatheist.org/2013/03/20/89-pope-francis-i-health-and-religion-3d-printed-transplants-interview-with-hemant-mehta/feed/ 0 0:49:02 Tom and Chris sit down to discuss the new Pope, Francis I of Argentina, sweep a broad overview of the connections between health and religion, discuss the exciting prospect of 3D printed materials, and we hear our interview with Hemant Mehta, bette[...] Tom and Chris sit down to discuss the new Pope, Francis I of Argentina, sweep a broad overview of the connections between health and religion, discuss the exciting prospect of 3D printed materials, and we hear our interview with Hemant Mehta, better known to atheists as the Friendly Atheist. Broadcasts Christopher Thielen no no http://anamericanatheist.org/2013/02/20/88-pope-resigns-westboro-loses-a-member-asteroids-interview-with-dan-riley/ http://anamericanatheist.org/2013/02/20/88-pope-resigns-westboro-loses-a-member-asteroids-interview-with-dan-riley/#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2013 07:49:14 +0000 Christopher Thielen http://anamericanatheist.org/?p=5237 http://anamericanatheist.org/2013/02/20/88-pope-resigns-westboro-loses-a-member-asteroids-interview-with-dan-riley/feed/ 1 1:01:02 Tom, Robin, and Chris discuss the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, the recent departure of a member from the hate-group Westboro Baptist Church, our recent turn of national attention to asteroids, and Robin interviews Dan Riley, author of the book [...] Tom, Robin, and Chris discuss the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, the recent departure of a member from the hate-group Westboro Baptist Church, our recent turn of national attention to asteroids, and Robin interviews Dan Riley, author of the book Generation Atheist which profiles the journey to atheism for twenty-five individuals. Broadcasts Christopher Thielen no no http://anamericanatheist.org/2013/02/09/87-french-islamophobia-hitchens-criticism-ghost-hunting/ http://anamericanatheist.org/2013/02/09/87-french-islamophobia-hitchens-criticism-ghost-hunting/#comments Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:34:33 +0000 Christopher Thielen http://anamericanatheist.org/?p=5223 http://anamericanatheist.org/2013/02/09/87-french-islamophobia-hitchens-criticism-ghost-hunting/feed/ 5 0:52:22 Colin, Robin, Tom, and Chris discuss French Islamophobia, criticism of the late Christopher Hitchens’ debating style, and yes, ghost-hunting. Colin, Robin, Tom, and Chris discuss French Islamophobia, criticism of the late Christopher Hitchens’ debating style, and yes, ghost-hunting. Broadcasts Christopher Thielen no no http://anamericanatheist.org/2013/01/13/86-mike-huckabee-gun-violence-and-belief-life-of-pi/ http://anamericanatheist.org/2013/01/13/86-mike-huckabee-gun-violence-and-belief-life-of-pi/#comments Sun, 13 Jan 2013 22:24:35 +0000 Christopher Thielen http://anamericanatheist.org/?p=5202 http://anamericanatheist.org/2013/01/13/86-mike-huckabee-gun-violence-and-belief-life-of-pi/feed/ 3 0:37:10 Tom, Robin and Chris discuss Mike Huckabee’s comments on faith and gun violence in relation to the Sandy Hook school shooting, and Robin offers a quick thought on the new movie ‘Life of Pi’. Tom, Robin and Chris discuss Mike Huckabee’s comments on faith and gun violence in relation to the Sandy Hook school shooting, and Robin offers a quick thought on the new movie ‘Life of Pi’. Broadcasts Christopher Thielen no no http://anamericanatheist.org/2012/12/10/85-is-atheism-groupthink-astrology/ http://anamericanatheist.org/2012/12/10/85-is-atheism-groupthink-astrology/#comments Tue, 11 Dec 2012 03:28:05 +0000 Christopher Thielen http://anamericanatheist.org/?p=5145 http://anamericanatheist.org/2012/12/10/85-is-atheism-groupthink-astrology/feed/ 6 0:51:05 Robin, Tom, and Chris debate the groupthink aspects of atheism and Tom refreshes us on the strange penetration that astrology holds in our everyday lives. Robin, Tom, and Chris debate the groupthink aspects of atheism and Tom refreshes us on the strange penetration that astrology holds in our everyday lives. Broadcasts Christopher Thielen no no http://anamericanatheist.org/2012/11/21/84-electronic-voice-phenomenon-is-atheism-absolutist/ http://anamericanatheist.org/2012/11/21/84-electronic-voice-phenomenon-is-atheism-absolutist/#comments Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:58:43 +0000 Christopher Thielen http://anamericanatheist.org/?p=5130 http://anamericanatheist.org/2012/11/21/84-electronic-voice-phenomenon-is-atheism-absolutist/feed/ 1 0:47:29 Chris, Robin, and Tom discuss EVP (electronic voice phenomenon) and address the question of whether atheism is absolutist. Show Notes Electronic Voice Phenomenon Samples Michael Shermer: Why people believe weird things Freedom From Religion Foundat[...] Chris, Robin, and Tom discuss EVP (electronic voice phenomenon) and address the question of whether atheism is absolutist. Show Notes Electronic Voice Phenomenon Samples Michael Shermer: Why people believe weird things Freedom From Religion Foundation Sues IRS Broadcasts Christopher Thielen no no