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| 2026 Apr 26, 11:00AM - 04:00PM AOF at Sacramento Earth Day (Community Service) |
| 2026 May 01, 12:00AM National Day of Reason (Secular Holiday) |
| 2026 May 17, 02:00PM - 04:00PM Doctor R. Snick returns (Feature Event) |
| 2026 May 25, 12:00AM Towel Day (Secular Holiday) |
| 2026 May 26, 12:00AM Opposite Day (Secular Holiday) |
| 2026 May 28, 12:00AM Birthday of Science (Secular Holiday) |
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Subscribe to RSS FeedAudio & music
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Some personal favorites (click to play, right-click to download): - The Universal Feethought Anthem, Die Gedanken Sind Frei, "My Thoughts Are Free"
- Charlie by Chumbawamba, about Charles Darwin
The Secular Humanist Revival Meeting, Part 1 - The Secular Humanist Revival Meeting, Part 2
- A Grieving Atheist, NPR Broadcast, Dec 27, 2001
- This I Believe by Penn Jillette - NPR Broadcast, Nov 21, 2005
- I Don't Care About Relgion by Ivan Perilli
External link: The Atheist in the Foxhole by Tom Neilson - Also external: Tom Paine's Bones, composed by Graham Moore (see the lyrics here)
Or listen online now with the Jukebox Player. Click arrow to start:
- More freethought listening from:
- Freethought Radio
- Freethought Multimedia
- Freethought Radio Podcasts
- The Nonprophets Radio
- Trolling With Logic
- Freethought Radio from the Freedom From Religion Foundation
- Thank God I'm an Atheist!
- The Infidel Guy Show (media archive)
- Ask an Atheist
- American Freethought Podcasts (RSS feed)
- The Humanist Hour Podcasts
- Freethought Music Guide
- Dogma Debate (see press release here)
- The Freethought Music of Paul Martin
- Reason Works, Freethought Audio Products
- The Drunk Ex-Pastors
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Freethought Webcasts, Podcasts & audio from other sites (this is a feed, i.e., the list changes daily):
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Crossroads Podcast: What’s The Definition Of A ‘Fundamentalist’?
It’s hard to discuss a war in the Middle East without mentioning religion, especially when the main players are Israel, Iran and the United States. Apparently, the most important word in this drama is not “nuclear” or “oil” -- it’s[…]
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Country Star Ella Langley: Brought Up Baptist, Saved (Again) At Judgement House
Is country superstar Ella Langley a person of faith? Indeed, the Alabama native — who grew up in a small town in Alabama — professes her love for Jesus.
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Are More Americans Attending Church? New Study Questions The Hype.
(ANALYSIS) There is a shift happening among young adults when it comes to church attendance, but it’s not Gen-Z men becoming more religious, as some suggest. Instead, young women are leaving the church in droves — bringing them on par[…]
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What Happens When Sacred And Secular Power Collide?
(ANALYSIS) For many people, Trump’s rant against the pope was shocking. But conflicts between popes and rulers are not an aberration; they’re a durable feature of Western history. Whenever political leaders cloak power in sacred language, or religious leaders publicly[…]
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In Rare Sistine Chapel Concert, MacMillan’s ‘Angels Unawares’ Creates A Soundscape Of Grace
(REVIEW) This concert marked the first world premiere in the Sistine Chapel. Yet, what lingered most was not the sense of history being made, but the work itself: A meditation on divine presence. In a space accustomed to silence rather[…]
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Spike in Easter Converts Offers Hope Amid Broader Catholic Decline
Easter Vigils brought a sharp rise in U.S. Catholic conversions, nearing pre-pandemic levels in some dioceses. Yet long-term trends remain troubling: Far more Catholics leave than join, Mass attendance has plunged and institutional markers are down. The church’s future hinges[…]
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Once Passover Ends, The Feast Begins: Finding Community At Mimouna
(ESSAY) In the Bay Area, a backyard feast is held to celebrate the end of Passover. The main event of Mimouna is the homemade treats. White tablecloths are meticulously arranged with pink and green marzipan cookies representing spring, dried fruits[…]
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In Iran, A Muslim Community Center Bears The Scars Of War
It was more than a house of worship. Iran’s residents came to the community center for affordable healthcare and to borrow books. It was the heartbeat of a neighborhood in the northwestern Iranian city of Zanjan — and now locals[…]
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After Deadly Camp Mystic Floods, New Texas Rules Threaten Summer Traditions
Running a youth camp in Texas has never been easy. And it’s getting harder, thanks in part to well-intended legislation passed in the wake of last year’s deadly floods. Measures meant to make camps safer may instead cause some to[…]
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Trapped In A Digital Cage: Western News Outlets Let Iranians Down
(OPINION) Iranians are trapped in a digital iron cage as the state continues to deprive citizens of internet access, largely thanks to Chinese and Russian technology. The Iranian diaspora is turning to Western news outlets — but their coverage of Iran has been[…]
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The Atheist Experience blog is moving!
(Original title: Important changes coming to the blog October 1!) Commence unfounded wild speculation in 3... 2... 1... Edit: As the commenters pointed out, the surprise is already spoiled, so never mind. We're officially packing our bags and moving out[…]
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Open thread on Episode #728
Russell and Jeff in the self-described "awesome episode." One theist caller gets 20 minutes, while another gets summarily dumped after his opening statement. A new study shows that belief in God is linked with intuitive thinking, or to put it[…]
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Open Thread on 727
Secular charitities mentioned in today's show include: Planned Parenthood Austin Doctors Without Borders Capital Area Food Bank Atheists Helping the Homeless These organizations help real people in this life - the only one we're sure to get. They're transparent about[…]
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We get email: Brains, evidence, and burden of proof again
Fresh from the "Someone Is Wrong on the Internet" files, this message was sent via the contact form on the ACA website. My understanding about atheism is you claim that because there is (supposedly) no evidence for God existing that[…]
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Open letter to Mark/ChrisLanganFan et al
Dear Mark, I'll call you Mark because that was the first name you used when you called us, and I've spoken to you at length using that name twice. If that's not your preferred name, please let me know what[…]
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Open thread on Episode #726
Post here about the show on 9/11/2011 with Matt and Jen.
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How do you get a parent to murder their own child?
Answer: Religionhttp://news.yahoo.com/jordan-woman-killed-hospital-over-pregnancy-004531381.htmlThe official quoted the suspect as saying "I was shocked that she was pregnant. I was enraged and shot her dead because she did something shameful."No further comment needed.
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"21 dead in religious rioting in central Nigeria"
I don't have much to comment on here. Just to say we hear often about religious persecution of Christians around the globe from Christian news sites. We don't usually hear about Christians murdering people of other faiths, even though it[…]
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Open Thread for show #725
Matt and me (Tracie) today. Since it's just an hour, informal conversation and some calls, I'm sure. Also, just to let you know there's now an unofficial fan page for a virtual after show dinner, but it's also running during[…]
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Pastor Mike Unwittingly Offers Help to the Atheist Community
Hey all! Pastor Mike wants to register atheists like sex offenders. While I'm sure he meant to be offensive when he tried the "chicken" approach--(paraphrased summary): "Oh, you don't WANT to be registered? Are you ASHAMED of your atheism?"--the fact[…]
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