AOF Events Calendar
Upcoming Events
| 2026 Jun 19, 12:00AM Juneteenth (Secular Holiday) |
| 2026 Jun 20, 12:00AM Solstice (June) (Secular Holiday) |
| 2026 Jun 21, 12:00AM World Humanist Day (Secular Holiday) |
| 2026 Jun 26, 12:00AM Torture Victims' Day (Secular Holiday) |
| 2026 Jun 28, 02:00PM - 04:00PM SMUD (Feature Event) |
| 2026 Jun 30, 04:00PM - 07:00PM Davis Community Meal - Feed the Hungry (Community Service) |
| 2026 Jul 01, 12:00AM Chevalier de la Barre Day (Secular Holiday) |
| 2026 Jul 04, 12:00AM Indivisible Day (Secular Holiday) |
| 2026 Jul 11, 12:00AM World Population Day (Secular Holiday) |
| 2026 Jul 26, 02:00PM - 04:00PM Sean O'Brien: a Musical (Feature Event) |
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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The Pentagon’s Mormon Classification Revives Old Debates Over Christian Identity
A recent decision by the U.S. Department of Defense has reopened one of the longest-running religious disputes in American history: Whether members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints should be considered Christians.
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Donor-Advised Fund Foundation to Acquire Salem Media
For-profit Christian multimedia company Salem Media Group may soon become the property of a 501(c)(3). The Texas-based broadcaster — which owns the Salem Radio Network, the Salem Web Network, Salem Publishing, and conservative news websites RedState and Townhall — announced[…]
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Washington’s National Cathedral Serves As A Place For Reflection
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4th, the neo-Gothic cathedral has emerged once again as one of the nation’s most symbolic gathering places. It’s not just a church, but also a civic sanctuary where[…]
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Taiwan Prayer Gathering Highlights Plight Of Chinese Christians
More than 3,000 Christians from multiple countries gathered in person and online on June 9 for a global prayer event supporting believers facing persecution in China, where authorities have intensified pressure on house churches and clergy in recent years.
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California-Based Christian University Launches $1 Billion Fundraising Campaign
A Pepperdine University spokesperson said the money raised will go toward strengthening academic programs, supporting faculty excellence, advancing scientific research and ethical AI innovation.
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⛪️ Southern Baptists Push Back On ‘Woke’ Leaders And Women Pastors
The Southern Baptist Convention, meeting in Orlando, Florida, this week, moved forward on banning churches with women pastors and elected a right-wing president concerned the denomination has become too woke and liberal.
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Crossroads Podcast: Talarico’s Theology Draws Scrutiny During Senate Run
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico's theological views are drawing attention as he campaigns while preparing for Presbyterian ordination. Questions about the resurrection, abortion, sexuality, gender identity and denominational controversies could test whether his blend of progressive politics and Christianity resonates[…]
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In Divided Sri Lanka, Monks Create Display Of Interfaith Unity
(ANALYSIS) A delegation of 12 Buddhist monks recently walked across Sri Lanka along with their adopted dog Aloka. People of all faiths in Sri Lanka, who have witnessed riots and bloodbaths in the past decade, welcomed them. Apart from Buddhist monks,[…]
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The Orthodox Book Lover Whose Store Affected Believers
(ANALYSIS) Metropolitan Saba Esper, leader of the Antiochian Orthodox archdiocese of North America, was searching for a rare book by Oliver Clement of Paris — the translation of a complex work written in French. While in Wichita two years ago,[…]
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From The NASL To World Cup: Meet The Jews Who Helped Soccer Grow In The United States
When the North American FIFA World Cup starts Thursday, the story will largely be told through the familiar lenses of Lionel Messi, the geography of the 48 participants and three hosts, and — because 75% of the games will be[…]
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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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