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Beyond Atheism Podcast

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The Beyond Atheism Podcast moves beyond questions of God’s existence to ask: what now? What should atheists and other nonreligious people be doing next in a godless world? What does it mean to be an atheist today? Is there an atheist worldview? Is there an atheist politics?Hosted by Nathan Alexander, a historian of atheism and author of Race in a Godless World: Atheism, Race, and Civilization, 185... more

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In this episode, we are joined again by Alastair Lichten, a humanist community builder and the author of the blog, Humanist Dad. We discuss his recent work in community organizing and the importance of creating welcoming, inclusive spaces. Alastair h... more

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In this episode, we’re joined by Arash Ghajarjazi, a scholar of Iranian Studies at Utrecht University and author of the new book, Remembering Khayyam: Episodes of Unbelief in the Reception Histories of Persian Quatrains. We delve into the history of ... more

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In this episode, we’re joined by Paul Clark, author of The Omega Course, a coming-of-age novel about guilt, redemption, and loss of faith. We learn about the central plot of the book, where 17-year-old Ross kills another driver in a car accident and ... more

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In this episode, we’re joined by Sarah Ray, the President of the Humanist Society and an Endorsed Humanist Celebrant and Invocator. We learn about how these roles are secularizing, the deep roots they have to humanism, as well as (because we know you... more

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Recent Guests

Alastair Lichten
Humanist community builder and author of Humanist Dad blog
Humanist UK
Episode: Ep. 74: Humanism and Neurodiversity – Alastair Lichten
Arash Ghajarjazi
Scholar of Iranian studies and author of 'Remembering Khayyam'
Utrecht University
Episode: Ep. 73: Unbelief in Iran, Past and Present – Arash Ghajarjazi
Paul Clark
Author of The Omega Course, a novel exploring the origins of Christianity through fiction
Episode: Ep. 72: The Omega Course – Paul Clark
Sarah Ray
President of the Humanist Society Board of Directors and an endorsed humanist celebrant, speaker, and co-host of Humanist Trek podcast.
Humanist Society
Episode: Ep. 71: What is a Humanist Celebrant? – Sarah Ray
Maggie Ardiente
Board President of the Secular Coalition for America.
Secular Coalition for America
Episode: Ep. 70: How to Build a Secular Country – Maggie Ardiente
Jacob L. Wright
Professor of Hebrew Bible at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University
Emory University
Episode: Ep. 68: Why Do We Have a Bible? – Jacob L. Wright
Elliot Hanowski
Academic librarian and historian based in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Episode: Ep. 67: Lessons from the Atheists of Interwar Canada – Elliot Hanowski

Hosts

Nathan Alexander
Host of the podcast and a historian specializing in atheism.
Todd Tavares
Co-host and political science scholar engaged in atheist organizing.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • I looked for shows about atheism today

    after an upsetting experience yesterday where I was in a one on one captive audience situation and someone was trying to push her Jesus and religion on me no matter how many times I said I am atheist, but Jewish if anything and don't worship Jesus.

    Nice to find some other same people exist even if on a podcast. It was a distressing experience.

    Don't know if you make this show anymore but if you do can you please check out my favorite comedy show that let's me escape all the insanity of this ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    communitynewspodcast
    United States2 years ago
  • Very Glad This Podcast Exists

    This is a terrific podcast that explores avenues regarding what’s next for Atheists who share a world of mostly Theists and those who hold irrational world views.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Billy_BOB_II
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the podcast for addressing important issues relevant to atheists and nonreligious individuals, fostering a sense of community.
Many express gratitude for the discussions that offer clarity and insight into their experiences in a predominantly theistic world.

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Ep. 73: Unbelief in Iran, Past and Present – Arash Ghajarjazi
Q: What do you see as the future of secularism or atheism in Iran?
The future will likely see a push for a secular government, but there is a risk of far-right extremism rising in response to these changes.
Ep. 73: Unbelief in Iran, Past and Present – Arash Ghajarjazi
Q: What is the significance of Khayyam in modern Iranian culture?
Khayyam is revered as a symbol of secular thought, with his poetry inspiring questioning of religious beliefs throughout history.
Ep. 73: Unbelief in Iran, Past and Present – Arash Ghajarjazi
Q: How long have you been in the Netherlands and what brought you there?
I migrated to the Netherlands after a tumultuous period due to political unrest in Iran, and sought to stay connected to humanities studies.
Ep. 73: Unbelief in Iran, Past and Present – Arash Ghajarjazi
Q: Tell us about your background. Were you raised religious? How did you come into this topic of studying unbelief?
I was raised and born in Iran and received my education in a religious system where I was brainwashed to be religious but eventually moved to secular thinking through literature and philosophy.
Ep. 74: Humanism and Neurodiversity – Alastair Lichten
Q: How can humanist organizers make their events more inclusive for neurodivergent people?
Clear expectations, creating relaxed physical spaces, avoiding ableist language, and engaging with special interests can make events more welcoming.

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