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In this episode we finish off the interview with the great Massimo Pigliucci. There's much more back and forth in this part, which was a lot of fun for me. We discuss Sam Harris and how exactly we make moral decisions. After that, I have a lot to say on the entire interview. I think … Continue reading AS36: Scientism, with Massimo Pigliucci, Part 2 → The post AS36: Scientism, with Massimo Pigliucci, Part 2 appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

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 scientism and the New Atheists. That … Continue reading AS35: Scientism, with Massimo Pigliucci → The post AS35: Scientism, with Massimo Pigliucci appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

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 reading AS34: Why I'm Not An Atheist, with Thomas Wells, Part 2 → The post AS34: Why I'm Not An Atheist, with Thomas Wells, Part 2 appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

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 AS33: Why I'm Not An Atheist, with Thomas Wells appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

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 post AS32: Death Penalty with Jake Farr-Wharton, Part 2 appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

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 have the great friend of the show, Jake Farr-Wharton, on to discuss the death penalty. You can … Continue reading AS31: Death Penalty with Jake Farr-Wharton, Part 1 → The post AS31: Death Penalty with Jake Farr-Wharton, Part 1 appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

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 AS30: Debate with Elijiah T, Supreme Court Fail appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

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 with Elijiah T → The post AS29: Reaction to Reaction to Greta Christina, and Debate with Elijiah T appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

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/ Then, I talk about … Continue reading AS28: Misogyny in Atheism with Greta Christina → The post AS28: Misogyny in Atheism with Greta Christina appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.

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/ … Continue reading AS27: Coming Out Atheist, with Greta Christina → The post AS27: Coming Out Atheist, with Greta Christina appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.