American Atheists Viewpoint

Sunday August 7, 2016 The discussion this week centers on religious exemptions, how Indiana's RFRA law is being used in an alleged child abuse case, and then broadens to include religious exemptions in general and across the nation. American Atheists is a national 501(c)(3) organization that defends civil rights for atheists, freethinkers, and other nonbelievers; works for the total separation of religion and government; and addresses issues of First Amendment public policy.  Follow our updates on Twitter and Facebook, and download this podcast in iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, your computer, or just by using your favorite podcast listening app. LINKS:  American Atheists Homepage: http://www.atheists.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmericanAtheist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanAtheists Newspaper article regarding recent child abuse case to use the RFRA defense: http://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2016/08/31/son-had-36-bruises-mom-quoted-bible-defense/88

Sunday August 28, 2016 American Atheists & American Atheists joined with Americans United for Separation of Church and State sue to open Lawsuit for invocation access to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in direct conflict of the Greece vs. Galloway decision.  The conversation then moves to the Matt Wilborn of the Muskogee Atheist Community who had his charitable donation to a children's home rejected, specifically because it was from an atheist organization. American Atheists is a national 501(c)(3) organization that defends civil rights for atheists, freethinkers, and other nonbelievers; works for the total separation of religion and government; and addresses issues of First Amendment public policy.  Follow our updates on Twitter and Facebook, and download this podcast in iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, your computer, or just by using your favorite podcast listening app. LINKS:  American Atheists Homepage: http://www.atheists.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmericanAthe

Sunday August 21, 2016 Dave explains why he hates the word agnostic, and why he believes an atheist who self labels as agnostic is actually helping to preserve the religious privilege that already exists in our culture. American Atheists is a national 501(c)(3) organization that defends civil rights for atheists, freethinkers, and other nonbelievers; works for the total separation of religion and government; and addresses issues of First Amendment public policy.  Follow our updates on Twitter and Facebook, and download this podcast in iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, your computer, or just by using your favorite podcast listening app. LINKS:  American Atheists Homepage: http://www.atheists.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmericanAtheist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanAtheists     Music courtesy of Lee Rosevere, Biking in the Park, Music For Podcasts: http://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/track/biking-in-the-park  

Sunday August 14, 2016 A win for atheists in Bradley County, Tennessee where the county sheriff was using an official sheriff Facebook page to promote christianity.  The conversation then moves to the protection of Florida students returning to school, ensuring the students constitutional rights are protected. American Atheists is a national 501(c)(3) organization that defends civil rights for atheists, freethinkers, and other nonbelievers; works for the total separation of religion and government; and addresses issues of First Amendment public policy.  Follow our updates on Twitter and Facebook, and download this podcast in iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, your computer, or just by using your favorite podcast listening app. LINKS:  American Atheists Homepage: http://www.atheists.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmericanAtheist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanAtheists Bradley County Sheriff: http://news.atheists.org/2016/08/11/atheists-reach-41000-settlement-with-t

Sunday August 7, 2016 We start with a discussion on the leaked DNC emails and how they relate to the continued bigotry against atheists in politics.  The conversation then turns to Donald Trump's stated position on repeal the Johnson Amendment to allow unfettered political involvement of religious organizations. American Atheists is a national 501(c)(3) organization that defends civil rights for atheists, freethinkers, and other nonbelievers; works for the total separation of religion and government; and addresses issues of First Amendment public policy.  Follow our updates on Twitter and Facebook, and download this podcast in iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, your computer, or just by using your favorite podcast listening app. LINKS:  American Atheists Homepage: http://www.atheists.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmericanAtheist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanAtheists Atheists: Trump Pledge to Allow Church Politicking is a Disaster:  http://news.atheists.org/2016/07/2