A democratic organization supporting separation of state and church, and promoting understanding and acceptence of atheism and freethought in our community

A democratic organization supporting separation of state and church,understanding and acceptence of atheism 

and freethought in our community

AOF Events Calendar

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Upcoming Events

2025 Feb 22, 09:00AM - 11:00AM
Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup
(Community Service)

2025 Feb 23, 02:00PM - 04:00PM
Anecdotes and More With Judy Saint
(General Meeting)

2025 Mar 08, 12:00AM
International Women's Day
(Secular Holiday)

2025 Mar 11, 07:00PM - 08:00PM
Board of Directors Meeting
(Planning Meeting)

2025 Mar 14, 12:00AM
Pi Day
(Secular Holiday)

2025 Mar 16, 12:00AM
Freedom of Information Day
(Secular Holiday)

2025 Mar 16, 12:00AM
Sunshine Week
(Secular Holiday)

2025 Mar 19, 12:00AM
Equinox (March)
(Secular Holiday)

2025 Mar 23, 12:00AM
Atheist Coming-Out Day
(Secular Holiday)

2025 Mar 23, 02:00PM - 04:00PM
TBA
(General Meeting)

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Audio & music

 

Freethought Webcasts, Podcasts & audio from other sites (this is a feed, i.e., the list changes daily):

  • 357 - Ryan Cragun (Beyond Doubt)

    I interview Ryan Cragun, co-author of Beyond Doubt: The Secularization of Society, a new book that makes a compelling argument that secularization has indeed been happening, both in the United States and around the world. You can buy a copy[…]

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  • 356 - Matt Johnson (How Hitchens Can Save the Left)

    I interview Matt Johnson, whose new book How Hitchens Can Save the Left argues that the late Christopher Hitchens's staunch defense of classical liberalism is still useful, even 11 years after his death, in helping the American Left to resist[…]

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  • 355 - Joseph Monninger (Goodbye to Clocks Ticking)

    I interview Joseph Monninger, a college professor and novelist who discovered, only three days after his retirement, that he had terminal lung cancer and likely only months to live. His memoir Goodbye to Clocks Ticking is a heartfelt, humanistic account[…]

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  • 354 - Bradley Onishi (Preparing for War)

    I interview Bradley Onishi, cohost of the Straight White American Jesus podcast, and author of the new book Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism—And What Comes Next. It's a terrifying look at the recent history of[…]

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  • 353 - Daniel Sokatch (Can We Talk about Israel?)

    I interview Daniel Sokatch, CEO of the New Israel Fund and author of Can We Talk about Israel? A Guide for the Curious, Confused, and Conflicted. Buy a copy of Can We Talk about Israel? for yourself. For more about[…]

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  • 352 - Emily Dreyfuss (Meme Wars)

    I interview Emily Dreyfuss, co-author (with Dr. Joan Donovan and Brian Friedberg) of Meme Wars: The Untold Story of the Online Battles Upending Democracy in America. Buy a copy of Meme Wars for yourself. Theme music courtesy of Body Found. Follow[…]

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  • 351 - David Hollinger (Christianity's American Fate)

    With less than two weeks to go before the midterms, I talk with David A. Hollinger, history professor at the University of California, Berkley, and author of Christianity's American Fate: How Religion Became More Conservative and Society More Secular. This[…]

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  • 350 - David Driscoll on SCOTUS rulings, Jan 6th, and more!

    For this special episode, I'm joined by podcast co-founder and co-host emeritus David Driscoll. We talk about the recent disastrous Supreme Court rulings (Carson v Makin, Kennedy v Bremerton, and Dobbs v Jackson); the ramifications of the House Select Committee[…]

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  • 349 - Nadya Dutchin (Exec Dir, American Humanist Association)

    I interview Nadya Dutchin, the new Executive Director of the American Humanist Association. Our wide-ranging discussion includes her plans and hopes for the AHA; reaction to the gun massacres in Buffalo, NY and Uvalde, TX; raising secular kids in the[…]

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  • 348 - Association of Secular Elected Officials

    I speak to two members of the leadership of the Association of Secular Elected Officials (ASEO), a new organization devoted to helping elected officials be authentic about their beliefs and ethics, and providing a forum for elected officials to connect[…]

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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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