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At long last, the interview with Massimo Pigliucci! First, we discuss a recent article by Massimo regarding Neil DeGrasse Tyson’s dismissal and contempt for philosophy. This article can be found on his new “webzine” here: http://scientiasalon.wordpress.com/2014/05/12/neil-degrasse-tyson-and-the-value-of-philosophy/ Also, his twitter handle is @mpigliucci After that, we begin the discussion on scie...

We continue the discussion with Thomas Wells. Wells has some concerns about the New Atheism movement. Are they too much like the religious? Are there better ways they should be going about getting their message out? Find out what this well-reasoned and well-spoken philosopher has to say! His article can be found here: http://www.abc.net.au/religion/articles/2014/05/07/3999576.htm And … Continue re...

In this episode, I have Thomas Wells on to talk about his article Why I’m Not An Atheist. Wells has some concerns about the New Atheism movement. Are they too much like the religious? Are there better ways they should be going about getting their message out? Find out what this well-reasoned and well-spoken philosopher … Continue reading AS33: Why I’m Not An Atheist, with Thomas Wells → The post A...

In this episode I have part 2 of Jake Farr-Wharton on to discuss the death penalty. You can find him on Twitter @JakeFarrWharton and of course his podcast, The Imaginary Friends Show is on iTunes and elsewhere. After that I discuss a great comment left on the website by @SallyStrange regarding feminism and Greta Christina. … Continue reading AS32: Death Penalty with Jake Farr-Wharton, Part 2 → The...

In this episode, I do my longest Tommentary yet on the terrible situation in Nigeria. Can we finally blame religion for this one or is it still just geopolitics? Here are some links discussed: http://www.theguardian.com/environment/earth-insight/2014/may/09/behind-rise-nigeria-boko-haram-climate-disaster-peak-oil-depletion http://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/Climate_Change_Nigeria.pdf Then, I...

We begin with part 2 of my debate with Elijiah T! You can find his blog here: http://hashtagapologetics.wordpress.com/ And on Twitter @elijiaht After that I give an analysis of the debate and what I was trying to accomplish.  If anyone knows of other believers who are willing to have a discussion with an atheist, point … Continue reading AS30: Debate with Elijiah T, Supreme Court Fail → The post A...

AS28 received a ton of feedback. So many people felt comfortable to confess their possible unpopular opinions, which I look at as a great accomplishment for the show. In a very long Tommentary, I talk about all the messages I received about the show, and make several points about feminism and atheism, again. Also, don’t … Continue reading AS29: Reaction to Reaction to Greta Christina, and Debate w...

In this episode, I asked Greta Christina about the rift in atheism between feminists and for lack of a better term, anti-feminists. Greta provided a very sobering insight into the difficulty she and other women in atheism have faced. You can find Greta’s blog here: http://freethoughtblogs.com/greta/ And her book here: http://freethoughtblogs.com/greta/2014/03/07/coming-out-atheist-ordering-info/ T...

This week’s Tommentary is about what it even means to say we dislike or hate someone’s beliefs but not them as a person.  Is that possible?  Is it honest? Then, joining us this week to talk about her new book is Greta Christina!  You can find her blog here: http://freethoughtblogs.com/greta/ And her book here: http://freethoughtblogs.com/greta/2014/03/07/coming-out-atheist-ordering-info/ … Continu...

CJ, Noah and Thomas continue the discussion of CJ’s contentious article about atheists and Islamic terrorism.  Then, Thomas talks about a segment which was meant to debut in this episode but didn’t. Because of that, he then introduces a replacement segment called “WTF Salon.com” or something like that. Article discussed: http://www.salon.com/2014/04/19/science_doesnt_disprove_god_where_richard_daw...

Thank you, amazing Patreon Patrons!!!! Then, another week of Tommentary, which was well received in it’s debut. After that, Thomas has CJ Werleman and Noah Lugeons on to discuss CJ’s contentious article “How Hatred of Islam Creates Strange Bedfellows of Christians and Atheists.” Listeners who like Atheistically Speaking on Facebook will know that Thomas has some … Continue reading AS25: Are Atheis...

I’ve rolled out Patreon.  Please visit www.patreon.com/atheist and contribute! You’ll get immediate access to bonus content not available to non-patreons! This is part 2 with Tracey Moody. In this episode we discover that Tracey was THE one who asked the question “What, if anything, would change your mind?” at the Ham v Nye debate!!  This … Continue reading AS24: The Girl Who Asked the Question, w...

Thomas introduces a new segment called Weekly Tommentary.  After that, special guest Tracey Moody comes on to tell a compelling story about her experiences trying to start a female atheist group in Tennessee. The post AS23: Herding (Female) Atheists, with Tracey Moody appeared first on Atheistically Speaking .

Tom Cecil and Thomas talk about Cecil’s marriage with a believer, as well as the normal plethora of tangents and sidetracks. The post AS22: Unholy Matrimony, with Tom and Cecil (Part 2) appeared first on Atheistically Speaking .

Special guests Tom and Cecil from Cognitive Dissonance!  The three discuss how Cog Dis pod began, and how each of them relates with religious people in their personal lives. The post AS21: When Cognitive Met Dissonance, with Tom and Cecil (Part 1) appeared first on Atheistically Speaking .

Thomas and Noah continue the discussion on Hobby Lobby, and then take things to a more esoteric place with a discussion about an experiment described on Freakonomics. The post AS20: The Holy Church of Hobby Lobby, with Noah Lugeons (Part 2) appeared first on Atheistically Speaking .

Thomas and Noah talk about the Hobby Lobby case in the supreme court this week while doing their best to be unbiased about an issue that’s a complete no brainer. The post AS19: The Holy Church of Hobby Lobby, with Noah Lugeons (Part 1) appeared first on Atheistically Speaking .

Part 2 of my interview with Adam Reakes of the Herd Mentality Podcast!  We talk about more random topics, and crack a few more jokes.  Adam announces his candidacy for president of North Korea. The post AS18: Herd Mentalist, Adam Reakes! (Part 2) appeared first on Atheistically Speaking .

Special guest Adam Reakes of the Herd Mentality podcast!  Thomas and Adam discuss a multitude of atheism topics including the debate strategy of greats like Ray Comfort and Deepak Chopra. The post AS17: Herd Mentalist, Adam Reakes! (Part 1) appeared first on Atheistically Speaking .

Thomas finishes up the article on reading the bible as a progressive Christian.  Also, should we be happy that Fred Phelps is dying? The post AS16: Do Atheists Read the Bible Too Literally? (Part 2) appeared first on Atheistically Speaking .

Thomas discusses an article about how progressive Christians read the bible and whether it has any merit.  Are atheists reading the bible too literally? The post AS15: Do Atheists Read the Bible Too Literally? appeared first on Atheistically Speaking .

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Thomas is forced to go it alone in this episode where he discusses whether or not Christians ought to be nice when dealing with Atheists. The post AS14: Should Christians/Atheists Be Nice to Atheists/Christians? appeared first on Atheistically Speaking .

The Road Not Taken doesn’t mean what you think it does…  Thomas discusses an interesting intellectual journey he went through and the guys apply it to art and to atheism in general. The post AS13: Poetry and Solipsism appeared first on Atheistically Speaking .

Thomas and David discuss some comments, as well as this episode’s topic:  Whether or not atheists might have a harder time giving their lives for a cause. The post AS12: Atheists in Foxholes and Related Areas appeared first on Atheistically Speaking .

AS Podcast welcomes its second ever guest, Jake Farr-Wharton!  The three discuss Jake’s background, and to what extent atheist groups should be political. The post AS11: Herding Atheists, with Jake Farr-Wharton appeared first on Atheistically Speaking .