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The Divorcing Religion PodcastStrong Women in Secular Spaces: Mandisa Thomas - WTF, USA?!Strong Women in Secular Spaces: Mandisa Thomas - WTF, USA?! My guest today is activist and speaker Mandisa Thomas. Although never formally indoctrinated into belief, Mandisa was heavily exposed to Christianity, Black Nationalism, and Islam. In 2011, Mandisa founded Black Nonbelievers, Inc., as a non-profit, secular organization. Its goals include eliminating stigma, increasing visibility, and providing support and networking opportunities around non-belief in the African-American community. In addition to founding Black Nonbelievers, Mandisa is also the president. Today, Mandisa shares how Caucasians can support their BIPOC neighbors in light of the upcoming challenges and threa...2025-01-0852 min
Unreasonable"Black Nonbelievers" with Mandisa ThomasThe Black Church is as American as anything you can name. For so many, the promise of a glorious afterlife gave, and gives, succor to a lifetime of hardship here on Earth.The influence of its sacred music is directly linked to the secular music we all listen to and enjoy today, from Jazz to Soul to R&B to Rock nd Roll. And for that we can be grateful.But despite the prevalance of church culture in the African-American community, and American society as a whole, many Black people reject the idea of an...2024-08-171h 18
Left at the Valley 2.0Mandisa Thomas on LATVFounder of Black Non-Believers, Mandisa Thomas joins us for a chat about the struggles and differences the average black American atheist. We explore the differences between our countries and deal deeper into a community often overlooked.https://blacknonbelievers.orgTroy talks about Ezra in another Fantastic Forgotten Mythand Brently shows us christian fearing kids raised by same sex parents2023-01-311h 41
The Talking Chit Podcast#125 MANDISA THOMAS - CONVERSATION WITH A BLACK ATHEIST#125 MANDISA THOMAS - CONVERSATION WITH A BLACK ATHEIST
Are you on the fence about being leaving the church? Is it ok not to believe in a god or any dogma? Do you identify with or think you are an atheist? Well let's dive in and ask Black Nonbelievers Incorporated founder Mandisa Thomas 21 questions about atheism. Please enjoy this episode and feel free to learn more about Mandisa's organization by visiting here website (listed below).
Mandisa Lateefah Thomas is the founder and president of Black Nonbelievers Inc. She has spoken at secular conferences and events, and has promoted the group's agenda in...2023-01-2654 minThe Divorcing Religion PodcastMandisa Thomas - Black Nonbeliever, Kick-ass LeaderToday's guest is New York City native Mandisa L. Thomas, who is the founder and president of Black Nonbelievers, Inc. While Mandisa escaped religious indoctrination, today she shares candidly about overcoming other harmful forms of indoctrination and why she started Black Nonbelievers.Contact Mandisa:http://www.blacknonbelievers.orgIG: @mandisa0904T: @mandy0904Support this podcast on Patreon and get access to bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/janiceselbieSPECIAL THANKS to our newest patrons: Sacha, Anne, Paul, and Sheila!Subscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/r...2022-11-2156 min
Freethought RadioThreat to DemocracyGuest: Philip S. Gorski. This week we listen to the moving testimony before the National Capital Memorial Advisory Committee in favor of a new monument to honor America's "forgotten founder" Thomas Paine — testimony by Rep. Jamie Raskin, Margaret Downey (president of the Thomas Paine Memorial Association), military veteran Greg Jones and Black Nonbelievers President Mandisa Thomas. Then we talk with Philip S. Gorski, co-author of The Flag and the Cross: White Christian Nationalism and the Threat to American Democracy.2022-08-1149 minFreethought RadioThreat to DemocracyGuest: Philip S. Gorski. This week we listen to the moving testimony before the National Capital Memorial Advisory Committee in favor of a new monument to honor America's "forgotten founder" Thomas Paine — testimony by Rep. Jamie Raskin, Margaret Downey (president of the Thomas Paine Memorial Association), military veteran Greg Jones and Black Nonbelievers President Mandisa Thomas. Then we talk with Philip S. Gorski, co-author of The Flag and the Cross: White Christian Nationalism and the Threat to American Democracy.2022-08-1149 min
THE WONDER: Science-Based PaganismInterview: Mandisa Thomas of Black NonbelieversBlack Nonbelievers: https://blacknonbelievers.org/
Women of Color Beyond Belief 2022!: https://happeningnext.com/event/women-of-color-beyond-belief-2022-eid4snwbi8rcw1?fbclid=IwAR1vCa_QiR-nqp6tdsh4jVJgyaBV9MCaR-F-SaEMAMwhMJVs0RxTsyQernI
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Mark: Welcome back to The Wonder: Science-Based Paganism. I am one of your hosts, Mark. And today we are really excited because we have an interview with Mandisa Thomas of the non-profit group, Black Nonbelievers, and we expect to have a really interesting, exciting conversation about the intersectionality of atheism with, black indigenous and pe...2022-07-1150 min
Swing Left NebraskaFired Up With Rachele Walter! Chair of the Secular Democrats of NebraskaOn today's episode, I talk to the chair of the Secular Democrats of Nebraska, Rachele Walter. The mission of the Secular Democrats of Nebraska is to advocate for secular governance, promote respect and inclusion of non-religious Americans, and mobilize non-religious voters in Nebraska.
Rachele is a secular activist living in Lincoln Nebraska. She is also the President of Lincoln Atheists and the Director for American Atheists-Nebraska. She has been involved in politics for over 35 years. Besides her secular work, she also fosters dogs for a local animal rescue and has helped more than 25 animals find their FURever...2022-07-0843 min
Embrace The VoidEV - 241 Persisting White supremacy in movement secularism with Mandisa ThomasMy guest this week is Mandisa Thomas (@mandy0904), founder and president of Black Nonbelievers. We discuss her recent American Atheist convention talk and the backlash it received.Black Nonbelievers: https://blacknonbelievers.org/Convocation: Audre LordeMusic by GW RodriguezSibling Pods:Philosophers in Space: https://0gphilosophy.libsyn.com/Filmed Live Musicals Pod: https://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/thepodcast.htmlSupport us at Patreon.com/EmbraceTheVoidIf you enjoy the show, please Like and Review us on your pod app, especially iTunes. It really helps!2022-05-191h 07
Growing Up FundieGrowing Up Fundie, Ep. 19: Mandisa Thomas- 'Black Nonbelievers," and HumanismSend us a textBlack Nonbelievers:https://blacknonbelievers.org/More on Mandisa:https://blacknonbelievers.org/author/mandisathomas0904/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandisa_Thomas________________________________________________________Find this episode, and others here:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2EHJGf8kGbSV9SRbqsfYKSApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-up-fundie/id1602008078Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ad6ac91e-c2fb-47d6-8658-df8aed941eac/growing-up-fundiePatreon:https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjrYoutube:...2022-05-0950 min
The Burning Eden Podcast: With Baph and MelMandisaWe have the absolute honor and privilege of chatting with Mandisa Thomas, founder and president of Black Nonbelievers. We have a great conversation about white supremacy, intersectionality, and the deconstruction of toxic traits. Mandisa also shares discusses the work that is still needed within the secular community, as well as the need for community amongst black nonbelievers.
Find Mandisa here:
Instagram: @Mandisa0904
Twitter: @Mandy0904
Facebook: Mandisa Lateefah Thomas
Black Nonbelievers:
Black Nonbelievers website
Twitter: @BNonbelievers
Youtube: Black Nonbelievers Inc.
Women of Color Beyond Belief Convention - 9/30 - 10/2, Chicago, IL
Black Nonbelievers SeaCon - 11/27 - 12/3, Miami, FL
**Special thanks to Stacy (@sky...2022-05-021h 12
Godless Heathens Podcast110 - Mandisa Thomas of Black Nonbelievers
On this episode we welcome to the show a very special guest Mandisa Thomas the founder and President of Black Nonbelievers. Ms. Thomas is not only someone who all three co-host have admired for the work she has accomplished in the Atheist movement in the last decade plus, we also have the pleasure of considering her to be a personal friend.
I know we promised a Covid free episode and we still owe you one, the next one. We couldn't talk to Mandisa about the last decade without how she adjusted during the pandemic. Believe me though, it's a small p...2022-03-061h 10
Where We’re HeadedVerdell Wright’s ”Good God Gone”For Verdell Wright, one of the first and hardest things to let go in his journey out of faith was the idea of "Good God". Because with all that he’d seen around him concerning the historical plight of Black people alone he thought surely, there is no good reason to believe in an omni-benevolence deity. As an individual Verdell realized what he wanted more than anything was peace and freedom. He says, "I didn’t need to wait for my worthiness to be certified before God or myself"...and he’s not alone.
In this episode Verdell...2022-03-041h 21
Zera Today with Dr. Lorenzo NealChanging Spaces with Mandisa Thomas of Black Non-BelieversA report released in February 2022 claims that blacks are becoming non religious at a faster rate than any other ethnic group. This is not surprising when as recently as several weeks ago, some high profile blacks either left their religious communities or denounced faith altogether. Black Non-Believers founder Mandisa Thomas joins Dr. Neal once again to discuss how this is impacting black communities.2022-03-0434 minWhere We’re HeadedFaith of our FearsThe “Doubting Thomas” of the Bible has special resonance for our communities. Fear of doubt will reliably illicit a negative reaction and anxiety for many regardless of the faith tradition (e.g. Islam, Christianity, Yoruba/Vodún, Pantheist, Spiritualist).
On this episode we chronicle the fear of losing faith, spotlight the exile of a groundbreaking Pentecostal Bishop turned heretic and critique Anti-Atheist bias in rhetoric, behavior and policy for Black resistance and Social Justice movements.
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Twisted Sisterds182 - It Was a Dog Biscuit: A Selection of Question Time Answers
Join Nicole and Becky this week as they talk about their Exmo overlaps, speaking German with a heavy French accent, and tick, tick...BOOM! And then stay around for a compilation of some of our favorite answers to our Question Time bonus episode questions.
1) Gizele Monáe - Episode 106
2) Ally Henny - Episode 121
3) Mandisa Thomas - Episode 142
4) Shamiek Williams - Episode 105
5) Tamara Nelson - Episode 104
6) Gizele Monáe - Episode 106
7) Gilbert Ateh - Episode 107
8) Mandisa Thomas - Episode 142
9) Gilbert Ateh - Episode 107
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The Non-ProphetsThe Non-Prophets 21.09 02-27-2022 with Cynthia McDonald, Malty, and Phil FergusonThe Non-Prophets, Episode 21.09 airing Sunday, 2022-02-27 featuring Cynthia, Phil Ferguson, and Malty.EVERYBODY FALL IN!!Welcome to the Non-Prophets basic training! We are going to turn you from raw recruits to lean mean skeptic thinking news and daily topic absorbing machine!First lesson! Paraphrasing the fifth general order; you must obey all orders of the commanding officer. Unless you feel it somehow violates your religion. An Airforce officer fight against taking the Covid vaccine. Drop and give me 20 ma’am!Next, TEN HUT! POPE WATCH! Pope Francis condemns the assisted suicide wh...2022-02-271h 17
The Good with Kevin ThomasLive on WRCR - Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - 2's DayThis is the episode of The Good with Kevin Thomas that aired on WRCR AM 1700 and WRCR.com on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. On the show, I talk about what happened on this date in music history, an animal control officer who was in the right place at the right time to save 45 cats and a high school wrestler who overcome the odds to become a champion. I also play songs that include the number 2 in the song title. You can hear songs from Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles, Eddie Money, Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston, Spin Doctors...2022-02-2356 min
Secular SexualitySecular Sexuality 09.01 01-06-2022 with Christy Powell, Arden Hart, Mandisa Thomas, and Laura MageeWe wanted to know what it’s like to be a woman in the atheist community so we reached out to three of our favorites- Mandisa Thomas of Black Non-Believers, Non-Prophet Laura Magee and Transatlantican Arden Hart all join Christy in a round-table discussion, bringing their own unique femininity to the SecX stage. We discuss misogyny during and after religion and the ongoing and necessary deconstruction of our patriarchal world. One of the warmest calls in show history and a trifecta of what’s turning us on this week to go with our girl talk and great guests on Secular Sexu...2022-01-071h 27
American atheists creative commons mirrorBeing Black and Nonreligious: Connecting to the DataAmerican Atheists - https://www.atheists.org/
Black Nonbelievers - https://blacknonbelievers.org/
Suandria Hall - https://www.mychoicemypower.com/
Despite stereotypes that all Black Americans are religious, Black nonreligious people form thriving communities and are an essential part of the broader secular movement. Find out more about this population in this American Atheists and Black Nonbelievers joint report on Black nonreligious Americans. Join our panel to discuss the data in the report, the mental health impacts of being stigmatized by family and community, and the importance of building vibrant and inclusive local secular groups.2021-10-2200 min
American atheists creative commons mirrorBeing Black and Nonreligious: Connecting to the DataAmerican Atheists - https://www.atheists.org/
Black Nonbelievers - https://blacknonbelievers.org/
Suandria Hall - https://www.mychoicemypower.com/
Despite stereotypes that all Black Americans are religious, Black nonreligious people form thriving communities and are an essential part of the broader secular movement. Find out more about this population in this American Atheists and Black Nonbelievers joint report on Black nonreligious Americans. Join our panel to discuss the data in the report, the mental health impacts of being stigmatized by family and community, and the importance of building vibrant and inclusive local secular groups.2021-10-2200 min
Recovering From ReligionE98: Black Nonbelievers w/ Mandissa Thomas | RfRx Foundation SpotlightWant to learn more about Black Nonbelievers, and how to support our work? Mandisa Thomas will discuss the organization’s mission, why BN is needed, and how you can contribute. Black Non-Believers is celebrating their 10 year anniversary! Watch their anniversary video here: https://youtu.be/nMRAtsDE1og
Mandisa Thomas is the Founder and President of Black Nonbelievers. She currently serves on the Boards for American Atheists and the American Humanist Association, and facilitates the Morrow, Georgia chapter of Recovering from Religion. Mandisa has been the recipient of the following awards and recognition: - 2020 - Harvard Humanist of the...2021-10-021h 19
The Atheist ExperienceThe Atheist Experience 25.38 09-19-2021 with Matt Dillahunty and Mandisa ThomasHey everyone and welcome to another episode of The Atheist Experience! This week Matt Dillahunty is joined by Mandisa Thomas from Black Nonbelievers!First up is Sam from TX who says that he believes in a god for the same reason that our hosts don’t believe that there is a god.Next up is Jaime from CO who claims to have photographic evidence for god. How do you know that what you captured in the photo is actually the face of God, or just a cloud?Up next is GB from TX who is...2021-09-211h 31
Talk HeathenTalk Heathen 05.37 09-12-2021 with ObjectivelyDan and Mandisa ThomasWelcome and thank you for joining today's show with our very own ObjectivelyDan! We are fortunate to have the one and only Mandisa Thomas with us today who is the founder and president of Black Nonbelievers as our co-host!First up is Michelle in OH who wants to discuss COVID in the black community and the problem with people believing that god will protect children against the virus. Christianity is at the roots of white supremacy which is behind the lack of health care in black communities. Thinking that god will protect us against the virus is like...2021-09-121h 27Recovering From ReligionE71: Engaging the Black Religious Community with Mandisa ThomasPremiered Sep 19, 2020
In the current climate of Black Lives Matter, dismantling institutional structures and civil unrest, engaging the Black community means more interaction with believers, and having potentially tough conversations. Mandisa Thomas will discuss how to better engage religious counterparts or both personal and professional levels, and why it is important to try and forge working relationships while also standing strong with our nonbelief.
Mandisa Thomas is the Founder and President of Black Nonbelievers. She currently serves on the Boards for American Atheists and the American Humanist Association, and facilitates the Morrow, Georgia chapter of Recovering from Religion. In 2019, Mandisa...2021-09-051h 05
Recovering From ReligionE55: Dating (and other connections) as a Nonbeliever w/ Mandisa ThomasDating, seeking romantic partnerships, and establishing personal connections can be extremely challenging. As nonbelievers, it is important to evaluate our approaches and thinking, as well as manage our expectations in order to achieve the types of relationship(s) we want. Mandisa Thomas will offer advice and insight, as well as discuss possible solutions to assist with dating as a nonbeliever.
Mandisa Thomas is the Founder and President of Black Nonbelievers. She currently serves on the Boards for American Atheists and the American Humanist Association, and facilitates the Morrow, GA chapter of Recovering from Religion. In 2019, Mandisa was n...2021-08-201h 15Recovering From ReligionE50: How Racism & Injustice Affects Our Mental Health w/ Mandisa Thomas & Candace Gorham, LPCThe future of our society rests in many ways on how the ongoing challenge of racial injustice in the country is addressed. We also may not understand how racism affects the mental health and overall perspectives of people leaving religion. Yet, atheists/humanists remain divided over what, if anything, should guide humanist thought and actions toward matters of racial and other societal injustices. It is important that the secular community knows that critical thinking, education, and recovery includes addressing, understanding and undoing other societal problems as well.
Mandisa Thomas is the Founder and President of Black Nonbelievers. She currently serves...2021-08-151h 36Recovering From ReligionE48: Our Community Is Here - Utilizing Support Groups w/ Mandisa L. ThomasThe feelings of isolation and despair that many experience when leaving religion can be overwhelming. Many still think they must endure the attacks and questions that come from their family and friends alone. However, secular communities abound and are waiting for you to plug into them. This week we will talk about the importance of having communities, how to find, build, get involved in and support these communities so that we can not only help ourselves, but also help others.
Mandisa Thomas is the Founder and President of Black Nonbelievers. She currently serves on the Boards for American Atheists and...2021-08-131h 16Recovering From ReligionE39: Coming out as Atheist in 2021 w/ Mandisa ThomasIn the midst of a new Presidential administration and battling a global health pandemic, many atheists still face challenges with openly expressing their views, and fear ostracism from family members and friends. Mandisa Thomas will discuss navigating coming out, the resources available, and also the changing climate of acceptance, and what it means to have “religious freedom”.
Mandisa Thomas is the Founder and President of Black Nonbelievers. She currently serves on the Boards for American Atheists and the American Humanist Association, and facilitates the Morrow, Georgia chapter of Recovering from Religion. In 2019, Mandisa was named the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s Free...2021-08-041h 16
Common StridesEP5 (PART 2) Mandisa - Black Nonbelievers (USA)Mandisa Thomas is the founder and president of a secular nonprofit organization called Black Nonbelievers. The organization focuses on support for black atheists and skeptics, and the representation of African Americans in the secular space. The organization also advocates for racial justice, social awareness, LGBTQ+ equality, and minority equity. The second part of the interview dives into Mandisa’s personal background, how she started the Black Nonbelievers organization, and how the organization impacts modern black history. She is not only a strong, dynamic, atheist leader but also a parent - our conversation touches on the ups and dow...2021-07-2857 min
Common StridesEP5 (PART 1) Mandisa - Black Nonbelievers (USA)Mandisa Thomas is the founder and president of a secular nonprofit organization called Black Nonbelievers. The organization focuses on support for black atheists and skeptics, and the representation of African Americans in the secular space. The organization also advocates for racial justice, social awareness, LGBTQ+ equality, and minority equity. The first part of the interview touches on the importance of the Black Nonbelievers organization, on the history of racism and what role religion plays in it, and on the deep-rootedness of religion in black community. Mandisa reminds us of freethinkers throughout black history and the stigma the w...2021-07-2857 min
Beyond Atheism PodcastEpisode 16: Black Nonbelievers, with Mandisa ThomasEpisode 16: Black Nonbelievers, with Mandisa ThomasIn this episode, we talk with Mandisa Thomas, the president and founder of Black Nonbelievers. We discuss her unique journey to atheism, how she created Black Nonbelievers, and how they are building a community to address the needs of Black atheists and others. We also find out, among other things, if Mandisa thinks a “true” atheist can say “bless you” after someone sneezes.Black Nonbelievers: https://blacknonbelievers.org/On Twitter: https://twitter.com/BNonbelieversOn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackNonbelieversWomen of Color Beyond Belief conference, September 24-26, 2021: https...2021-06-251h 11
Sacred TensionBlack Nonbelievers with Mandisa ThomasIn this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Mandisa Thomas, founder and president of Black Nonbelievers. We discuss the experience of being a black atheist, the black church in America, racism in the atheist community, and much more. Find Black Nonbelievers here: https://blacknonbelievers.org/Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction: https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLongLet me know your thoughts by leaving a comment or writing an email. If your feedback is excellent I might feature it in my monthly Best Comments se...2021-05-3054 minThe Atheist ExperienceThe Atheist Experience 25.17 04-25-2021 with Matt Dillahunty and Mandisa ThomasWelcome to The Atheist Experience. For today’s show, we have Mandisa Thomas joining Matt Dillahunty to field your calls.First up, Frank in Hong Kong asks advice about lying to family about his religion, he is ex-Muslim and has a strained relationship with his family. We encourage all atheists to come out, only if they are comfortable and safe.Jedidiah in WA argues god exists because concepts in your brain exist in reality. Have you heard of equivocation fallacies? There exists a concept of a unicorn in my mind, but unicorns don’t exist in reality. You are...2021-04-261h 36Talk HeathenTalk Heathen 05.16 04-18-2021 with Eric Murphy and Mandisa ThomasGreetings Heathens! In today’s episode of Talk Heathen Mandisa Thomas joins Eric Murphy in the co-host chair. Welcome back Mandisa, it’s great to see you!Let’s get to calls! Hermer from New York would like to talk about how atheism is useless and how he respects individual atheists but not atheism. He goes on to say he doesn’t like atheist sorcerers, oh myyyy. And he’s gone. He hung up because he didn’t get to talk to Vi. What an interesting start to the show.Jes in Louisiana is up next, he would lik...2021-04-181h 36
When Humanists Attack!!!Mandisa Thomas, founder of the national Black Nonbelievers is interviewed by our own Chris West!Black American culture is deeply rooted in Christianity, which makes it that much harder for nonbelievers to break free from religion and to find other like-minded Black people. Black Nonbelievers was founded in Atlanta and it became quickly apparent that their purpose was needed on a national scale, Mandisa Thomas made that happen. Black Nonbelievers 10th anniversary https://blacknonbelievers.com/bns10th2021/ Black Nonbelievers https://blacknonbelievers.com/ WHA Links: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whenhumanistsattack Twitter https://twitter.com/HumanistsWhen Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/WhenHumanistsAttack/ 2021-02-1435 minTwisted Sisterds142 - There is Power in Reclaiming Your Life with Mandisa Thomas
Join Nicole and Becky this week as they talk with Mandisa Thomas about growing up during a time of change, seeing religion from an outsider's perspective, and not waiting for problems to resolve themselves.
The documentaries that Mandisa mentioned: Contradiction, Holy Hierarchy
Mandisa Thomas is the founder and President of Black Nonbelievers, Inc.
Find and follow Mandisa on Twitter @mandy0904 or Facebook @mandisalateefah and support her work on Patreon.
You can hear Mandisa answer our 10 goofy questions by becoming a $5 patron at patreon.com/twistedsisterds.
If you have questions or want to chat with us, tweet at us @twistedsisterds or dro...2021-02-0950 min
Your Friendly Neighborhood AtheistOne Year Anniversary Celebration: Raising money for Recovering from ReligionDonate Now: https://tinyurl.com/SupportRfRMental Health & Recovering from Religion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3061...Disclaimer - The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this broadcast belong to the individual, and not necessarily to RfR, YNFA, or any other affiliated entity. Additionally, topics discussed may be triggering for some. CN: religious trauma, religious recovery, religious abuse. Director:Ethan Micheal – Your Friendly Neighborhood AtheistBandaid and Ethan’s Wish List https://tinyurl.com/YFNAWishListYo...2021-02-073h 43The Non-ProphetsThe Non-Prophets 20.02 2021-01-06 with Kurt, Mandisa Thomas, Cynthia McDonald and MaltyThe Non-Prophets 20.02 for January 10, 2020 with Kurt, Mandisa Thomas, Cynthia McDonald and Malty.Articles discussed in this episode:BN’s 10th Anniversary and ACA fundraiser (link below) ► https://blacknonbelievers.com/bns10th2021/Christian nationalism's Covid vaccine doubt threatens America's herd immunity► https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/christian-nationalism-s-covid-vaccine-doubt-threatens-america-s-herd-ncna1252515History Of Medical Testing Has Left Many African Americans Hesitant About The New COVID-19 Vaccine ► https://www.capradio.org/articles/2020/12/17/history-of-medical-testing-has-left-many-african-americans-hesitant-about-the-new-covid-19-vaccine/Looking Back: Ernestine Rose► https://freethoughtalmanac.wordpress.com/2011/01/13/january-13-ernestine-rose/Don't like ads? Consider becoming a patron f...2021-02-041h 22
Kenneth LeonardCelebrating a Decade of Black Nonbelievers. An Interview with Mandisa ThomasI sat down with Mandisa Thomas to discuss the ongoing work and the upcoming 10th anniversary celebration of Black Nonbelievers Inc., the legacy of black nonbelievers in the U.S., the impact of religion on POCs in the U.S., the importance of empathy as a component of effective skepticism, the importance of centering black voices and black activism, and how all the best East Coast rappers seem to come from Queens.
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https://twitter.com/ma...2021-01-3147 minThe Atheist ExperienceThe Atheist Experience 25.02 01-10-2021 with Matt Dillahunty and Mandisa ThomasWelcome back to another Atheist Experience. Today Matt Dillahunty is Joined by Mandisa Thomas! Mandisa is the founder and president of Black Nonbelievers and they are having their 10th Anniversary Celebration in New Orleans and online January 15-17. Make sure to attend!Our first caller, Enoch in PA asks if we would become christians if the bible was all proven true. That’s a hard no, there are too many horrible things in that book. Do you not see how abusive it is that you would rather serve an evil god than suffer in a hell? Your god should de...2021-01-111h 29American atheists creative commons mirrorWomen of Color Beyond Belief: Where Do We Go From Here?In 2019, Black Nonbelievers, Black Skeptics, and the Women’s Leadership Project hosted the first ever conference that featured all women of color atheists, humanists, secularists, etc. With the constant call to action in addressing diversity and inclusion, how can the secular community better work with and support the organizations who serve this need?
Mandisa Thomas will discuss the conference goals, and the work that women of color offer in the secular movement. She will also advise on improving communication with people of color and subject matters pertaining to race, reproductive justice, and others issues that affect marginalized de...2020-08-3100 minAmerican atheists creative commons mirrorWomen of Color Beyond Belief: Where Do We Go From Here?In 2019, Black Nonbelievers, Black Skeptics, and the Women’s Leadership Project hosted the first ever conference that featured all women of color atheists, humanists, secularists, etc. With the constant call to action in addressing diversity and inclusion, how can the secular community better work with and support the organizations who serve this need?
Mandisa Thomas will discuss the conference goals, and the work that women of color offer in the secular movement. She will also advise on improving communication with people of color and subject matters pertaining to race, reproductive justice, and others issues that affect marginalized de...2020-08-3100 minYour Friendly Neighborhood AtheistBlack Atheists Round table: Dragnauct, Jena, Kevin Whatley, Mandisa Thomas & Arthur WardHosted by: Cynthia McDonaldFeaturing: DragnauctJenaMandisa ThomasKevin WhatleyDo you like what I'm doing? Consider showing your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/YFNAtheist Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/YFNAtheist--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yfnatheist/support2020-08-061h 31
PaulogiaJust a Bite - Ark Encounter Protest 2020I was invited to be a speaker for the 5th annual Ark Encounter protest, alongside other amazing guests like Aron Ra, Noah Lugeons (The Scathing Atheist), Thomas Westbrook (Holy Koolaid), Mandisa Thomas (Black Nonbelievers, Inc), Vi La Bianca (Talk Heathen), Kelly Helton (Tri-State Freethinkers), Eric Murphy (Talk Heathen) and Detryck Von Doom (Satanic Louisville). Here are some highlights, as well as my full speech.Tri-State Freethinkers ARK PROTEST 2020 live stream -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe8PuMChMv0Leah Jessie's Answers in Genesis Employment Story -https://facebook.com/story.php?story...2020-07-1419 min
Secular SoupMandisa Thomas & Tiffany HardingThis week Amy interviews Mandisa Thomas, creator and President of Black Nonbelievers and Tiffany Harding, stand-up comedian and general podcaster-around-town. They discuss what it's like to be a Black atheist, and what it's like to be a target of police harassment in America. Mandisa's Patreon page Tiffany's Twitter profile LIT Comedy Black Nonbelievers Video of Mandisa being yelled at by Christian Ray Charles performing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” “Black Freethinkers” by Christopher Cameron You can find all of our stuff at www.delightfu...2020-06-251h 27
Marie, Myself, & I[EXPIRED] Mandisa Thomas - Black NonBelievers, Inc.Today I speak with Mandisa Thomas. Mandisa is a native of New York City and is the founder and President of Black Nonbelievers, Inc. Although never formally indoctrinated into belief, Mandisa was heavily exposed to Christianity, Black Nationalism, and Islam. As a child she loved reading, and enjoyed various tales of Gods from different cultures, including Greek and Ghanaian. “Through reading these stories and being taught about other cultures at an early age, I quickly noticed that there were similarities and differences between those deities and the God of the Christian Bible. I couldn’t help but wonder what made this...2020-06-1900 min
On the RoadOn The Road with MandisaThe powerhouse recording artist shares the hope behind her new single and expresses what's been on her heart in these extraordinary days.2020-06-0800 min
What The FaithAtheism in the Black Community with Mandisa ThomasWhat role does religion play in racial politics? On this week's episode we talk with Mandisa Thomas, the founder and President of Black Nonbelievers Inc. about her experience as a black atheist living in the Bible Belt.Black Nonbelievers, is a non-profit, secular fellowship. Its goals include eliminating stigma, increasing visibility, and providing support and networking opportunities around non-belief in the African-American community. Through her work with Black Nonbelievers, Mandisa has had a number of major media appearances to her credit, including Playboy, CBS Sunday Morning, and CNN.2020-05-2747 min
Point of InquiryMandisa Thomas on Black Nonbelievers and the Atheist CommunityOn this week's episode, Leighann Lord speaks with Mandisa Thomas, president of Black Nonbelievers. Black Nonbelievers connect with other Black folks and allies who have chosen to live without religion. They serve as a community for those who have been otherwise shunned by family and friends. From the Black Nonbelievers' website, "Instead of accepting dogma, we seek to determine truth and morality through reason and evidence." Leighann and Mandisa have a frank and honest discussion about their shared experience of what it's like to exist in the atheist community as women of color and how things they've...2020-04-2337 minPoint of InquiryMandisa Thomas on Black Nonbelievers and the Atheist CommunityOn this week's episode, Leighann Lord speaks with Mandisa Thomas, president of Black Nonbelievers. Black Nonbelievers connect with other Black folks and allies who have chosen to live without religion. They serve as a community for those who have been otherwise shunned by family and friends. From the Black Nonbelievers' website, "Instead of accepting dogma, we seek to determine truth and morality through reason and evidence." Leighann and Mandisa have a frank and honest discussion about their shared experience of what it's like to exist in the atheist community as women of color and how things they've...2020-04-2337 min
ACA Speaker SeriesAtheist Day Austin 2020 | ACA Speaker SeriesACA Speaker Series for March 21, 2020 with Matt Dillahunty, Mandisa Thomas, Darrel Ray, Mr. Atheist, Jen Aldrich, Thomas Westbrook, David Oliverio, Charlee Vance, ObjectivelyDan, Aron Ra, Christy Powell, Vi La Bianca, Eric Murphy, and Seth Andrews.Matt Dillahunty - https://www.youtube.com/TheAtheistExperience00:02:57 Mandisa Thomas - https://blacknonbelievers.com/00:17:58 Darrel Ray - https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/00:21:35 Mr. Atheist - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgeV3tFiU2Xg0PD1dAQbBHA00:32:54 Jen Aldrich - https://www.youtube.com/GodlessBitches 00:37:17 Thomas Westbrook - https://www.youtube.com/holykoolaid00:48:07 David Oliverio - https://www.youtube.com...2020-03-211h 57
TheThinkingAtheistBlack Nonbelievers: A Candid Conversation about DiversitySeth Andrews tackles the subject of diversity and the atheist "movement" with a panel of five black atheist activists: Mandisa Thomas, Will Juedy, Precious Singo, Fil Session, and Tiffany Tucker.Visit the website for Black Nonbelievers at http://www.blacknonbelievers.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.2020-02-111h 15
Freethought RadioFreethought HeroinePackers quarterback Aaron Rodgers comes out as a nonbeliever. We celebrate the life of former congressman Pete Stark, condemn White House "spiritual advisor" Paula White, parse Trump's outrageous "Rally For Life" remarks, and balance that with the song "Every Sperm is Sacred," co-written by Terry Jones. FFRF attorney Patrick Elliott tells us what is wrong with Vice President Michael Pence's "celebration" of school choice. Then we hear FFRF "Freethought Heroine” Mandisa Thomas, founder and president of Black Nonbelievers.2020-01-3049 min
The Alvin Galloway ShowThe Alvin Galloway Show with Robert Peoples, Mandisa Thomas and Dr. Neal Lester (01-12-2020)TAGS, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., on www.radiophoenix.org. TAGS broadcast of Part 2 of a panel discussion held December 8, 2019, at the Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix entitled " How To Grow Diversity Within the Secular Movement." featuring moderator Robert Peoples, and panelist Mandisa Thomas and Dr. Neal Lester.
Robert Peoples is founder and Chair of Affinis Humanity Coalition (AHC); a nonprofit organization and a Board Member of Secular Coalition for Arizona.
Mandisa Lateefah Thomas is president of Black Nonbelievers Inc., which she co-founded in 2011. Thomas serves on the board for American Atheists and the American...2020-01-141h 03
Freethought RadioPeople of Color Beyond Belief¡Adios a Dios! After reporting some state/church victories around the country, we talk with Mandisa Thomas, founder and president of Black Nonbelievers, about the historic "Women of Color Beyond Belief" conference she is organizing in Chicago on October 4-6. Then we interview David Tamayo, founder and president of Hispanic American Freethinkers, about his public debate on biblical morality (the first-ever in Spanish) in Puerto Rico against an evangelical minister.2019-09-1949 min
Atheists Talk Radio ShowWomen of Color Beyond BeliefJune 16, 2019 This week we are joined by Mandisa Thomas, president and founder of Black Non Believers as she shares the upcoming Women of Color Beyond Belief Conference being held in Chicago this October. https://wocbeyondbelief.com/ https://blacknonbelievers.com/ https://bnseacon.com/ https://www.facebook.com/whitenightsblackparadise/ https://www.amazon.com/White-Nights-Paradise-Sikivu-Hutchinson/dp/0692267131 If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode. You can catch Atheists Talk live, every Sunday Morning at 9am Central on AM950 KTNF o...2019-06-1643 min
There Is No GodcastNational Convention Triple Play - Black Nonbelievers, Camp Quest, Community of ReasonThat's a wrap on our 2019 American Atheists National Convention coverage! Today we'll finish strong with THREE, count'em, ONE-TWO-THREE segments covering wonderful secular organizations including a sit-down with Mandisa Thomas, President of Black Nonbelievers, a super fun dual interview between myself and Camp Quest alumni camper Abigail, and we'll end with Jen Scott, board member of American Atheists and founding member of Community of Reason!
Black Nonbeliever links:https://blacknonbelievers.com/https://www.facebook.com/BlackNonbelievers/OR find BNB on Twitter @BNonbelievers
Camp Quest links:https://www.campquest.org/https://www...2019-05-2600 min
The Phil Ferguson Show303 Mandisa - Women of Color Beyond BeliefInterview with Mandisa Thomas. She is the founder of Black Nonbelievers. We discuss the group their fall cruse and the October Conference "Women of Color Beyond Belief".Help raise money for the conference by using this link! Only good until June 30, 2019! https://blacknonbelievers.com/phil/Investing Skeptically: The System. You can win every horse race and every stock pick if you follow "The System".Bonus audio: George Carlin and Pete Davidson2019-05-0458 minACA Speaker SeriesMandisa Thomas - Black Non-Believers | ACA Speaker Series2018-09-222019-03-291h 34
Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 293 – Women of Color Beyond Belief with Mandisa ThomasThis week we're taking a break from the news and have an interview with Mandisa Thomas of Black Nonbelivers and talk about their upcoming events this year, both Women of Color Beyond Belief and BN SeaCon 2019 as well as her organization and her background.Black Nonbelievers, IncWomen of Color Beyond BeliefBlack Nonbelievers SeaConEmail us at contact@htotw.com or leave us a voice message at (541) 203-0666 or htotw.com/speakpipeSupport the show at htotw.com/donateSubscribe at htotw.com/subscribeThis episode is brought to you by:Jimmy NinetoesDaniel MRebecca PPat Acks from the Humanists of IdahoDarryl GRachel BGeorge GKim BSoJoJenErik...2019-03-0556 min
Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 293 – Women of Color Beyond Belief with Mandisa Thomas
This week we’re taking a break from the news and have an interview with Mandisa Thomas of Black Nonbelivers and talk about their upcoming events this year, both Women of Color Beyond Belief and BN SeaCon 2019 as well as her organization and her background.
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Atheists Talk Radio ShowMandisa ThomasFebruary 24, 2019 This week we are joined by Mandisa Thomas to chat about her talk at the February Minnesota Atheists public meeting, "Fear of a Black Atheist". Mandisa Thomas is the founder and President of Black Nonbelievers, Inc. Although never formally indoctrinated into belief, Mandisa was heavily exposed to Christianity, Black Nationalism, and Islam. Ms. Thomas has a number of media appearances to her credit, including CBS Sunday Morning, CNN.com, and JET magazine. She has been a guest on podcasts such as Life After God, The Humanist Hour and Ask an Atheist, as...2019-02-2443 minAtheists Talk Radio ShowMandisa ThomasFebruary 24, 2019 This week we are joined by Mandisa Thomas to chat about her talk at the February Minnesota Atheists public meeting, "Fear of a Black Atheist". Mandisa Thomas is the founder and President of Black Nonbelievers, Inc. Although never formally indoctrinated into belief, Mandisa was heavily exposed to Christianity, Black Nationalism, and Islam. Ms. Thomas has a number of media appearances to her credit, including CBS Sunday Morning, CNN.com, and JET magazine. She has been a guest on podcasts such as Life After God, The Humanist Hour and Ask an Atheist, as...2019-02-2443 min
Parenting Beyond BeliefParenting Beyond Belief 02.04 2019-02-23 with Clare Wuellner, Mandisa Thomas, & Janet Heimlich2019-02-231h 33
Freethought RadioWomen of NonbeliefWe celebrate Black History Month by hearing Nina Simone sing "I Ain't Got no God" in the song "Ain't Got No," and by talking with Mandisa Thomas, founder and president of Black Nonbelievers, who tells us about the upcoming "Women of Color Beyond Belief" conference in Chicago. Then we speak with Polish atheist, feminist and activist Nina Sankari, vice-president of the Kazimierz Łyszczyński Foundation, about the "Days of Atheism" conference next month in Warsaw.2019-02-2148 minParenting Beyond BeliefParenting Beyond Belief 02.02 2019-01-26 with Clare Wuellner, Mandisa Thomas, Noelle George, Kendall Hopikns & Marissa McCool2019-01-261h 46Talk HeathenTalk Heathen 03.03 with Jamie Boone & Mandisa Thomas2019-01-20 0:10:08 Rob: Long Island, NY: 7th time caller: Theist: Rob Continues Down the Rabbit Hole0:55:44 Frode: Norway: 8th time caller: Atheist: Substitutes for God1:17:07 A Rude Person: Nowhere near Logic: Theist: The Definition Trap Guy1:38:50 Matt: Rawlins, WY: Atheist: Lending His Atheist Voice to the Community1:49:06 Shalev: Seattle, WA: Atheist: Abusive Family the Prime Mover for My Atheism2:06:35 Jason: NY: Atheist: Let Us Stop and Check Definitions, with Intellectual HonestyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talk-heathen--3195702/support.2019-01-202h 21Parenting Beyond BeliefParenting Beyond Belief 01.06 2018-12-22 with Clare Wuellner, Mandisa Thomas, & NOELLE GEORGE2018-12-231h 25
American Freethought PodcastLive at DragonCon 2016Original release September 15, 2016. Encore release December 23, 2018. Encore release September 15, 2017. John Snider (sans David Driscoll, sadly) presents another live show at DragonCon's Skeptrack in Atlanta. He's joined by Mandisa Thomas (founder and president of Black Nonbelievers) and Gina Colaianni (student activist and former president of Kennesaw State University's Secular Student Alliance) in discussing "Diversity in the Skeptic/Freethought Community." Many thanks to Derek Colanduno (organizer of the Skeptrack and co-host of the pioneering Skepticality podcast), as well as Mark Ditsler of Abrupt Media for providing stellar audiovisual services.2018-12-231h 03Parenting Beyond BeliefParenting Beyond Belief 01.05 with Clare Wuellner, Mandisa Thomas, Kendall Hopkins, & Callie Wright2018-12-152018-12-161h 34Parenting Beyond BeliefParenting Beyond Belief 01.04 2018-12-08 with Clare Wuellner, Dale McGowan, & Janet HeimlichParenting Beyond Belief is a live internet show airing every Saturday at 1 PM Central. Hosted by Clare Wuellner, Mandisa Thomas, Dale McGowan, Jan Heimlich, and Kendall Hopkins, Parenting Beyond Belief focuses on raising children from a secular perspective. Parenting Beyond Belief is a production of the Atheist Community of Austin.2018-12-081h 28Parenting Beyond BeliefParenting Beyond Belief 01.01 with Clare Wuellner, Mandisa Thomas & Janet HeimlichParenting Beyond Belief is a live internet show airing every Saturday at 1 PM Central hosted by Clare Wuellner, Mandisa Thomas, Dale McGowan, Jan Heimlich, and Kendall Hopkins, focusing on raising children from a secular perspective. Parenting Beyond Belief is a production of the Atheist Community of Austin.The Atheist Community of Austin is organized as a nonprofit educational corporation to develop and support the atheist community, to provide opportunities for socializing and friendship, to promote secular viewpoints, to encourage positive atheist culture, to defend the first amendment principle of state-church separation, to oppose discrimination against atheists and to...2018-10-291h 30The Phil Ferguson Show279 Mandisa Lateefah Thomas (Black Nonbelievers) & Barry Karr (Center for Inquiry)Double interview show! Mandisa Lateefah Thomas (Black Nonbelievers) & Barry Karr (Center for Inquiry). Plus they both have a conference soon!CSIOctober 18-21, 2018https://csiconference.org/BNNovember 24-29, 2018https://plannedbyalison.regfox.com/black-nonbelievers-2018-convention-at-seaInvesting skeptically: 401(k) information2018-10-111h 17
Serious Inquiries OnlySIO161: Mandisa Thomas, President of Black NonbelieversI had the pleasure of interviewing Mandisa Thomas, the president and founder of Black Nonbelievers! Mandisa talks about her fascinating background and the work she's doing, and then we go on to talk about the black experience, some of the history involved, and how it is unique within atheism. We talk about what organizations might do to better serve a diverse community. For all the challenges we've faced as a country lately, Mandisa does have some optimism about the future and talks about why. Make sure to check out her Patreon here! Leave Thomas a voicemail! (916) 750-4746...2018-10-1149 min
Atheist InterviewsAtheist Interviews 01.04 with Mandisa Thomas of Black Non-BelieversAtheist Interviews 01.04 for August 21, 2018 with Mandisa Thomas of Black Non-Believers.https://blacknonbelievers.org/https://twitter.com/BNonbelievershttps://www.facebook.com/groups/blacknonbelievers/Mandisa's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mandisalateefahMr Atheist can be found at https://www.youtube.com/c/MrAtheistShowDon't like commercials? Become a patron & get ad-free episodes & more: https://www.patreon.com/atheistinterviewPodcast feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/atheistinterviews------WHAT IS ATHEIST INTERVIEWS?Atheist Interviews has fun and informative chats with the movers and shakers in...2018-10-0449 min
The Atheist ExperienceAtheist Experience 22.38 with Matt Dillahunty and Mandisa ThomasMatt and Mandisa Thomas of Black Non-Believers take calls.2018-09-231h 31The Atheist ExperienceAtheist Experience 22.38 with Matt Dillahunty and Mandisa ThomasMatt and Mandisa Thomas of Black Non-Believers take calls.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-atheist-experience--3254896/support.2018-09-231h 31Secular SoupParenting & S*** with Mandisa ThomasThis week the Amieys are joined by Mandisa Thomas, Founder and President of Black Nonbelievers. We talk about parenting, and why the atheist activist movement really sucks sometimes. Please consider supporting Mandisa on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/mandisalateefah As always, this episode contains (a lot of) salty language. Consider yourself warned. Please consider giving us all (or some) of your moneyz on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/secularsoup Or you can PayPal all the moneyz to us at PayPal.me/secularsoup You can find everything at www.delightfulbitchcraft...2018-09-1656 min
The How-To HereticThe Lesser of Two Weevils - 046This week! Uncle Mark thinks the law has gone to the birds, Uncle Doug welcomes our new overlords, and Mandisa Thomas of the Black Non Believers joins us to talk about what it’s like to be an Atheist in the most religious group in America. Come on in! https://blacknonbelievers.wordpress.com/ @BNonbelievers2018-08-081h 16Atheists Talk Radio ShowLive from ChicagoThis weekend the Atheists Talk crew road tripped to Chicago to catch The Inciting Incident 150th episode recorded at The Den Theater in Chicago. Guests included our very own Stephanie Zvan, Mandisa Thomas, and Alix Jules. For this episode we break down the show, what was said, and why it was important for all of us. If you enjoyed this show, we'd love to have you come back next week for another episode. You can catch Atheist Talk live, every Sunday Morning at 9:00am Central on AM 950 KTNF or online at http://www.am950radio.com/listen-live/ Con...2018-06-2434 min
Political Philosophy PodcastBLACK ATHEISM A conversation with Mandisa ThomasBLACK ATHEISM A conversation with Mandisa Thomas by Toby Buckle2018-06-2356 min
Godless Rebelution206 - Mandisa ThomasMandisa Thomas is the founder and President of Black Nonbelievers, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit fellowship of nonbelievers headquartered in the Atlanta, Georgia area. BN welcomes all people regardless of sex, sexuality, gender identity, age, national origin or race.
We're trying out a new audio recording service and had some technical issues that resulted in some audio issues, but we cleaned it up pretty well and had a fantastic time talking with Mandisa. We'll definitely need to get her on the show again sometime soon!
Also in this episode:
Ryan had visi...2018-05-242h 03
Freethought RadioBlack NonbelieversWe protest Kentucky Governor Bevin's declaration of "Christian Heritage Week." After we celebrate freethinking songwriter Stephen Sondheim's 88th birthday, FFRF Attorney Patrick Elliott tells us about the Ten Commandments plaque that we got removed from a Minnesota County courthouse. Annie Laurie memorializes former Wisconsin Attorney General Bronson La Follette, a friend to freethought. Then we talk with Mandisa Thomas, founder and president of Black Nonbelievers.2018-03-2249 min
The Free Thought ProphetWalking With Sight Episode #99 with Mandisa ThomasMandisa Thomas is a founder and President of Black Nonbelievers, Inc. Although never formally indoctrinated into belief, Mandisa was heavily exposed to Christianity, Black Nationalism, and Islam. As a child she loved reading, and enjoyed various tales of Gods from different cultures, including Greek and Ghanaian. “Through reading these stories and being taught about other cultures at an early age, I quickly noticed that there were similarities and differences between those deities and the God of the Christian Bible. I couldn’t help but wonder what made this God so special that he warrants such prevalence in today’s societ...2018-03-161h 05
Maladjusted LifeA Black Atheist Experience w/ Mandisa ThomasI chat with Black Non-Believers, Inc. founder and president, Mandisa Thomas on navigating being a black atheist when steeped in a deeply religious tradition. This was quite a treat because this was the first time I had actually talked to another openly black atheist about being a non-believer!
Links:
https://blacknonbelievers.wordpress.com/2018-02-201h 14
Virtual Life PodcastInterview with Mandisa Thomas – RepublishedOriginally Published August 10, 2017 under the Women Beyond Belief podcast title. Mandisa Thomas is the founder and President of Black Nonbelievers, Inc. Although never formally indoctrinated into belief, Mandisa was heavily exposed to Christianity, Black Nationalism, and Read More ...2017-08-1000 min
The Phil Ferguson Show216 Mandisa Thomas & Black NonbelieversDiscussion with Mandisa Thomas founder and current President of Black Nonbelievers, Inc. We discuss the challenges of being a black atheist and their upcoming convention at sea!Investing Skeptically: Show update, REITs, An annuity that will stop you from losing money! Will the Department of Labor rule prevent you from buying products from your broker.2017-06-131h 13
A Better LifeEpisode 17 - Mandisa ThomasChris chats with Mandisa Thomas, founder of Black Nonbelievers about her upbringing, religion in the black community, and issues of race in the atheist community.2017-02-2545 min
Life After God's tracks029 - Black Nonbelievers with Mandisa ThomasThis week I speak to Mandisa Thomas, founder and President of Black Nonbelievers. Based in Atlanta, Mandisa works to create communities that welcome nonbelievers from the black community—a demographic dominated by Christianity. We talk about race, religion, and the way the black atheist experience often differs from that of the majority white population.Mandisa also shares why Black Nonbelievers was founded, what they've accomplished in the past 5 years and how she's seen the secular landscape change in that amount of time.*LINKS*Black Nonbelievers, Inc | https://blacknonbelievers.wordpress.comBlack Nonbelievers YouTube ch...2016-03-091h 03
atheistavengers012 - Mandisa from the Black NonBelieversCaptain Love interviews Mandisa Thomas from the Black Non-Believers about recent racial insensitivity toward their group!2014-11-081h 05
The Atheist *EDITED* Show (Anton A. Hill's Hangouts)The Atheist *EDITED* Hangout WITH MANDISA THOMAS (February 2, 2014)Streamed live on Feb 2, 2014 As I just wrote on AtheistAsshole.com, as with my hangout with Atheist Loki, we had some technical difficulties, though this time, they were completely different ones! Nevertheless, Thomas and I forged on with our … Continue reading →2014-05-2400 minThe Atheist *EDITED* Show (Anton A. Hill's Hangouts)The Atheist *EDITED* Hangout WITH MANDISA THOMAS (February 2, 2014)Streamed live on Feb 2, 2014 As I just wrote on AtheistAsshole.com, as with my hangout with Atheist Loki, we had some technical difficulties, though this time, they were completely different ones! Nevertheless, Thomas and I forged on with our … Continue reading →2014-05-2400 min
Yardie Skeptics (Ep.9) Polyamory and MonogamySpecial guest: Dr. Karen Carpenter, clinical psychologist and sexologist.
Also featuring in this episode: a chat with Mandisa Thomas on the recently held Blackout Secular Rally in NY; and also a chat with David Ince and Joy Holloway-D'avilar about the recently formed Caribbean Secular Alliance.
This show is hosted by two of Jamaica's most outspoken secular humanists - Clive Forrester, linguist and professor at York University in Toronto, and Hilaire Sobers, human rights lawyer in Washington DC. We have spent copious amounts of time debating with and challening the notion that Christian privelege should proceed unchecked in Jamaica, and have...2013-08-042h 00
Freethought RadioGuest: Mandisa Thomas, Black NonbelieversThis week we report on FFRF's victory in Ohio, removing a Jesus painting from Jackson High School. We hear George Carlin's monologue on God and Religion. Then we talk with Mandisa Thomas, president of Black Nobelievers, who is planning the historic "Blackout Rally" in New York On July 27, celebrating the contributions of nonbelievers of color.2013-07-2242 minFreethought RadioGuest: Mandisa Thomas, Black NonbelieversThis week we report on FFRF's victory in Ohio, removing a Jesus painting from Jackson High School. We hear George Carlin's monologue on God and Religion. Then we talk with Mandisa Thomas, president of Black Nobelievers, who is planning the historic "Blackout Rally" in New York On July 27, celebrating the contributions of nonbelievers of color.2013-07-2242 min
Freethinking IslandBlacks Non-Believing with Mandisa ThomasThat's right, we are miss-believing and Mandisa Thomas from the Black Non-Believers of America visits the "Island" for a candid discussion2013-05-0900 minFreethinking IslandBlacks Non-Believing with Mandisa ThomasThat's right, we are miss-believing and Mandisa Thomas from the Black Non-Believers of America visits the "Island" for a candid discussion2013-05-091h 06