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Faithful PoliticsThe Friendly Atheist: Hemant Mehta on Religion, Politics, and Jeopardy!Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comWhat does it mean to be an atheist in a world where faith and politics are deeply intertwined? In this episode, we sit down with Hemant Mehta, author, speaker, and creator of The Friendly Atheist blog and podcast. Mehta shares his journey from Jainism to atheism, his experiences visiting churches for his book I Sold My Soul on eBay, and his thoughts on the increasing political influence of religious groups in America.We...2025-03-151h 05
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 549 - Pope Francis: Both Candidates are "Against Life"Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— Hemant will be speaking in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sep. 21. More details are here! — Pope Francis pushes false claim that both presidential candidates are "against life." (3:15)— Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear courageously bans "conversion therapy" on minors. (14:08)— Pastor claims he miraculously cured a man hospitalized due to voting for Democrats. (26:05)— In Ohio, t...2024-09-191h 11
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 548 - Maine Churches Demand Tax Dollars Despite BigotryPatreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— Hemant will be speaking in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sep. 21. More details are here! — A discussion about the presidential debate. (1:00)— After Satanists and Humanists speak up, Florida district rejects school chaplains. (5:38)SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Rediscover your curiosity at BetterHelp.com/atheist and get 10% off your first...2024-09-121h 17
Unreasonable"Faith, Interfaith and Non-Belief at the DNC" with Sarah Levin and Hemant MehtaAfter a long long week of activity in Chicago, our friends Sarah Levin (Secular Strategies) and Hemant Mehta (Friendly Atheist), graciously agreed to connect for an exclusive conversation for Unreasonable listeners, recapping what they saw and heard at the Democratic National Convention, especially from a secular perspective, since over 30 percent of the Democratic party is non-religious.There was a lot of god talk coming from the podium. And we get it: Democrats have the opportunity to draw in people of faith who’ve finally had it with their anti-Christ candidate. How many of those people actually exist? Wh...2024-08-2445 min
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 544 - Richard Dawkins Lies About the Algerian Boxer and CensorshipPatreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— Hemant got into a beef with 80s TV-star-turned-evangelist Kirk Cameron. (0:35)— Richard Dawkins lied about the Algerian boxer, then lied about Facebook censoring him. (16:10)SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/atheist and get 10% off your first month. — Ignoring racism won't fix ra...2024-08-151h 36
Jean & Mike Do The New York Times CrosswordFriday, August 9, 2024 - Another Hemant Mehta spectacular!Hemant Mehta has written some dazzling late-week crosswords -- and this is one of them. The clues are so well done, tautly written, prone to make you ponder. We've covered most of them in today's episode, but here are a few others: 40D, Heads, slangily, DOMES; 57A, Why don't sheep shrink when it ________? : George Carlin, RAINS 😀 ; 32D, Meiji and Taisho in Japanese history, ERAS. Just a splendid bit of work all round, definitely a candidate for this week's JAMCOTWA (to be announced tomorrow).In other news, it's Fun Fact Friday, and today we ponder pastas. And, rounding it...2024-08-1029 min
The Baptist Bias#46 - Friendly Atheist Interview w/ Hemant MehtaHemant Mehta, the Friendly Atheist, who is no fan of Pastor Shelley or The Baptist Bias - has decided to come on as a guest for a back and forth discussion on a number of topics, from the sodomites to the death penalty. Watch a two completely opposite worldviews collide in this special edition of our podcast.2024-05-2500 min
Keep TalkingEpisode 102: Hemant Mehta - Atheism TodayHemant Mehta is an author, a YouTuber, and an atheist activist. During our conversation, Hemant talks about his journey to atheism, the threat of Christian nationalism to secular society, and the atheist and secular movements. He also addresses the loss of community felt by those who leave religion, and the life and legacy of Daniel Dennett, including his work with The Clergy Project.------------Keep Talking SubstackRate on SpotifyRate on Apple PodcastsSocial media and all episodes------------Support via Venmo...2024-05-031h 00
Unbelievable?Classic Replay: From Atheist to Catholic with Leah Libresco and Hemant MehtaIn this Classic Replay of Unbelievable? Podcast, we delve into the fascinating journey of Leah Libresco, once a prominent atheist blogger who made headlines by converting to Catholicism. Her story gained attention across both religious and secular spheres, including a feature on CNN.
Leah sits down with Hemant Mehta, widely known as the Friendly Atheist, for a topical discussion about the moral arguments that played a pivotal role in her conversion journey. Hemant quizzes Leah on her decision to embrace Catholicism, providing listeners with an insightful exchange that explores the intricacies of faith, reason, and personal conviction.
Listeners also get...2024-03-2557 min
The Semple TruthTHE FRIENDLY ATHEIST - Hemant MehtaSeason 2 kicks off with a fascinating interview with The Friendly atheist a.k.a Hemant Mehta. We discuss everything from his writing to current events and beyond. Support the showTheSempleTruth.BuzzSprout.com2024-02-021h 14
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 503 - The Problems with "Covenant Marriage"Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— Hemant launched a Kickstarter to go through the Book of Revelation on YouTube. Please consider supporting him here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/friendlyatheist/everything-wrong-with-revelation-in-the-bible— Speaker Mike Johnson's "covenant marriage" doesn't make it more meaningful. (0:50)— Grand Canyon University, the nation's largest Christian school, just got fined $38 million for lying about tuition costs. (25:22)—...2023-11-021h 22
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 502 - The Christian Nationalism of Speaker Mike JohnsonPlease support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast. Donors now get access to a new BONUS episode.Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— Hemant launched a Kickstarter to go through the Book of Revelation on YouTube. Please consider supporting him here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/friendlyatheist/everything-wrong-with-revelation-in-the-bible— New House Speaker Mike Johnson is a fervent Christian Nationalist. (1:31) — A Republican helped sink Rep. Tom Emmer's Speaker bid, saying he needed to "get right with Jesus." (29:10)— Rep. Max...2023-10-271h 15
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 501 - Oklahoma Education Leader Decries "State-Sponsored Atheism"Please support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast. Donors now get access to a new BONUS episode.Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— Hemant launched a Kickstarter to go through the Book of Revelation on YouTube. Please consider supporting him here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/friendlyatheist/everything-wrong-with-revelation-in-the-bible— Oklahoma education leader claims church/state separation is "state-sponsored atheism." (0:40)— Judge rules (again) that teaching Islam in school doesn't violate the Constitution. (19:57)— Pennsylvania lawmaker cites Genesis 8 as proof th...2023-10-191h 10
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 500 - Footloose at a Louisiana High SchoolPlease support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast. Donors now get access to a new BONUS episode.Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— Hemant launched a Kickstarter to go through the Book of Revelation on YouTube. Please consider supporting him here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/friendlyatheist/everything-wrong-with-revelation-in-the-bible— Citing the Bible, a Louisiana principal punished a student for dancing inappropriately‚Ķ then came the backlash. (5:42) — A new Arkansas voucher program gives millions of public dollars to private Christian schools...2023-10-121h 22
Friendly Atheist PodcastBONUS - Interview with Kate Cohen, author of "We of Little Faith"In this bonus episode, Hemant spoke with Kate Cohen, author of the new book "We of Little Faith: Why I Stopped Pretending to Believe (And Maybe You Should Too)."https://amzn.to/46wxEmO (Affiliate link)Cohen is a Washington Post contributing columnist who has written many beautiful essays about atheism for an audience that isn't necessarily seeking it out. We spoke about why she's not an "angry atheist," the importance of secular holidays, whether there's a nice way to tell religious people they're lying to themselves, and more. See Privacy Policy...2023-10-031h 04
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 498 - Most GOP Voters Think Trump is a Man of FaithPlease support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast. Donors now get access to a new BONUS episode.Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— Hemant is speaking in Denver on Saturday, Sep. 30. Details are here!— We're having a 500th episode party in Aurora, Illinois on Saturday, October 7. Details are here! t— A former Southern Baptist leader says his sexual misconduct is "nobody else's business." (1:30)— Republicans think Donald Trump is more of a "person of faith" than Mike Pen...2023-09-281h 03
Friendly Atheist PodcastBONUS - Interview with Andrew Pledger, host of "Surviving Bob Jones University: A Christian Cult"In this bonus episode, Hemant spoke with Andrew Pledger, a former student at Bob Jones University, a fundamentalist Christian school with a long and not-so-great history. Andrew is the host of a new podcast called "Surviving Bob Jones University: A Christian Cult."The stories in that podcast are depressing as all hell but they're so important to hear if you want to get a real sense of what schools like these do to people. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-09-251h 02
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 497 - The Mormon Church Condemns Tim BallardPlease support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast. Donors now get access to a new BONUS episode.Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— Hemant is speaking in Denver on Saturday, Sep. 30. Details are here!— We're having a 500th episode party in Aurora, Illinois on Saturday, October 7. Details are here! t— Christian hate-preacher Greg Locke has a massive bill coming his way. (1:30)— Even the Mormon Church wants nothing to do with Tim Ballard. (10:30)— A new lawsui...2023-09-221h 50
The Atheist ExperienceThe Atheist Experience 27.32 08-13-2023 with Johnny P Angel and Hemant MehtaIn today’s episode of the Atheist Experience, Johnny P. Angel and Hemant Mehta work through calls of free will, the supernatural, and morality. Art in PA says god is believable because people have seeked thousands of gods over thousands of years and you still have to believe in god to give up the Bible. Just because people were looking for something does not mean they were on the right track for what they are seeking. Wanting something to exist does not make it true. Why would an appeal to popularity make something true? If you care about tr...2023-08-141h 33
The Insighter's Club PodcastBridging the Gap Between Businesses and Consumers with Hemant Mehta, Author, Advisor, and Former Managing Director at KantarAre you actually solving your consumers’ problems? Or are you just solving the problems you think you should be solving? Impactful insights need context, and in order to create that context, you need to stay close to your consumers. In this episode of The Consumer Insights Podcast, Thor is joined by Hemant Mehta, an author, advisor, mentor, farmer, entrepreneur, and former Managing Director of the Insights division, as well as Chief Strategy Officer for South Asia, at Kantar.2023-04-2025 min
Voided TransmissionsTransmission 8: Taking on Christian Nationalism with Hemant MehtaIn this episode Jason chats with Hemant Mehta of The Friendly Atheist Podcast as they take on Christian Nationalism and what can be done to battle this extremist form of Christianity now more prevalent than ever in American politics.
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MegaA Brand New Day with Hemant MehtaDay Labont (Holly Laurent) hijacks the podcast to talk to The Friendly Atheist, podcaster and thinker Hemant Mehta. @hemantmehta👉 Get all show info and ad free + bonus content HERE.Instagram: @MegaThePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-03-0554 min
Growing Up FundieGrowing Up Fundie, Ep. 50: Hemant Mehta on Evolving as a Person, Embracing Change, and r/FundieSnarkUncensoredSend us a textHemant Mehta is a speaker, activist, and YouTuber who has dedicated his career to normalizing non-religious beliefs, and advocating for those who wish to leave their religions behind but fear the ramifications. His YouTube channel has amassed nearly 86,000 subscribers and over 11 million views. He also has a podcast, a blog, and a brief appearance on Jeopardy! His podcast:https://friendlyatheistpodcast.com/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@FriendlyAtheist1OnlySky Media https://on...2022-12-201h 11
The Divorcing Religion PodcastHemant Mehta - The Friendliest AtheistHEMANT MEHTADivorced: JainismHemant Mehta is the founder and editor of FriendlyAtheist.com, a YouTube creator, and podcast co-host. He is a former National Board Certified math teacher in the suburbs of Chicago and continues to coach a competitive public speaking team. He has appeared on CNN and FOX News and served on the board of directors for Foundation Beyond Belief and the Secular Student Alliance. He has written multiple books, including I Sold My Soul on eBay and The Young Atheist's Survival Guide. He also edited the book Queer Disbelief. Today, Hemant shares candidly...2022-12-1346 min
The Week in Doubt PodcastAnti-Satanic Dress Code, ”Watchman Decree”, Homophobic Preacher vs Hemant MehtaThis week: a Satanic mom gets school board to revise dress code, Christian nationalists chant a chilling decree, congressional candidate Ceci Truman denounces gay marriage and hate preacher Aaron Thompson launches homophobic attack at Hemant Mehta.
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2022-07-2533 minUnbelievable?Classic Replay: Atheist convert to Catholicism: Leah Libresco vs Hemant Mehta
When Leah Libresco became a Catholic her story was featured on CNN. Why? Because up to that point she had been an atheist blogger. Her story was soon being shared on Christian and atheist blogs.
She talked to atheist blogger Hemant Mehta (aka The Friendly Atheist) about why the moral argument helped her in the journey and he quizzed her over why she chose Catholicism. Listener questions were also included.
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Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 422 - A Georgia Republican's Top 3 PrioritiesPlease support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast. Donors now get access to a new BONUS episode.
Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.
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— Hemant will be giving a talk in Orlando on Sunday, April 24. Details here!
— Kandiss Taylor, a wannabe governor of Georgia, has no respect for church/state separation. (3:19)
— An Arkansas official brazenly bragged about pushing Christianity at government meetings. (14:30)
— A "quieter approach" to atheism isn't necessarily a bad thing. (24:10)
— A Tennessee se...2022-04-141h 04
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 420 - Interview with Thomas Smith, host of "Serious Inquiries Only" and "Opening Arguments"In this solo episode (Jessica will be back next week), Hemant interviewed Thomas Smith, host of multiple podcasts that discuss science, atheism, philosophy, and the law.
They include "Serious Inquiries Only," a show that goes in-depth on topics concerned science and skepticism, "Opening Arguments," with co-host Andrew Torrez, which takes complex legal issues in the news and breaks them down in an accessible and entertaining way, and "Philosophers in Space," which uncovers and explains the philosophy behind your favorite works of sci-fi.
We spoke about the right-ward shift of big-name atheists, why so many skeptics seem to...2022-04-011h 22
The God PodGod Loses Debate With Atheist Hemant MehtaGod interviews atheist author and podcaster Hemant Mehta. God, Jesus, and Hemant talk about his appearance on a popular game show. Later we discuss Friedrich Neitzsche, George Carlin, and World War 3. After 6000 years of running the universe, God realized that Satan is kicking his butt, like, really bad. Over the centuries and despite lots of trying, God has not been able to smite the forces of evil. So, he started a podcast to do just that. Full of fun and heart, the God Pod is a twice-weekly opportunity for God to hang out with his fellow deities...2022-03-171h 06
Embrace The VoidEV - 233 Nonbeliever Community Organizing with Hemant MehtaMy guest this week is Hemant Mehta (@hemantmehta), co-host of the Friendly Atheist and host of the friendly atheist youtube channel. Hemant is also a contributor at OnlySky, a news and commentary website aimed at nonbelievers, as well as the author of several books including the Young Atheist’s Survival Guide and I Sold My Soul on eBay. We discuss nonbeliever communities, image problems with movement atheism, and what we should be focused on these days.Hemant's list of links: https://linktr.ee/HemantMehta Convocation: Stephen CharnockMusic by GW RodriguezSib...2022-03-101h 06
Human StoryBeyond the bitter pill | Hemant Mehta and Notes from AutumnHemant Mehta has been a freethought blogger, author, and speaker for nearly 20 years now, building his blog Friendly Atheist into the largest atheist blog in the world. Just as the pandemic began, he came across a YouTube channel called Notes from Autumn. The host was a young woman and recent deconvert with strong criticisms of the way atheists communicate online."if atheists are not offering a community that meets people's needs," she asks, "and they're only offering this kind of bitter pill, what incentive do people have to join that group?"2022-02-1637 min
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 412 - Interview with Kristin Du Mez, author of "Jesus and John Wayne"In this solo episode (Jessica will be back next week), Hemant interviewed Kristin Kobes Du Mez, author of the New York Times bestseller "Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation." The book attempts to explain why white evangelicals overwhelmingly supported Donald Trump, despite all the non-Trumpy values they claimed to hold dear before he came along, by looking at the history of evangelical culture.
2:40 Why did you write this book?
5:00 The subtitle of your book is who white evangelicals corrupted a faith and fractured a nation. And I sometimes wonder did...2022-02-0357 min
This Is Not Church PodcastThe Hypocrisy of Faith: A Conversation with Hemant Mehta (AKA The Friendly Atheist)In this episode we chat with Hemant Mehta (AKA The Friendly Atheist)
Hemant Mehta is the editor of Friendly Atheist, appears on the Atheist Voice channel on YouTube, and co-hosts the uniquely-named Friendly Atheist Podcast. He is a former National Board Certified high school math teacher in the suburbs of Chicago, where he taught for for seven years. He continues to coach their Speech/forensics team.
Hemant has appeared on CNN and FOX News Channel, served on the boards for Foundation Beyond Belief (a charity organization targeting non-theistic donors) and the Secular Student Alliance (which...2021-12-271h 07
I Am SpeakingWe Are Speaking with Hemant MehtaHemant Mehta is an author, an activist, and a blogger. Oh, and he’s also an atheist. He has been the force behind The Friendly Atheist blog, podcast, website and social media platforms for years. But before you think Hemant’s sole purpose is to convert people to atheism, listen to this conversation. He doesn’t care to debate anyone on atheism vs religion. His scope of work goes far beyond tallying atheists to carry on the torch. Hemant’s work is about ensuring that belief- or faith-based decisions aren’t being made in places where they shouldn’t.
We had a...2021-12-171h 27
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 405 - Father of Josh Duggar Loses Arkansas Senate PrimaryPlease support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast. Donors now get access to a new BONUS episode.
Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.
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— Hemant is moving his blog to OnlySky. (1:04)
— Jim Bob Duggar lost his Arkansas State Senate primary. (7:00)
— A record number of Americans have no religious affiliation. (28:30)
— Christian "financial guru" Dave Ramsey got sued for religious discrimination by a fellow Christian. (42:09)
— A Tennessee pastor is giving away AR-15s at an upco...2021-12-171h 19
PaulogiaThe Friendly Atheist Pops Ken Ham's Balloons (feat. Hemant Mehta) - (Ken) Ham & AiG NewsKen Ham and his team have a bi-weekly "news" show, reacting to the news stories of the day from a Christian young-earth creation perspective from the Answers in Genesis staff at his Creation Museum.Hemant Mehta (the Friendly Atheist) and I join Ken Ham, Dr. Georgia Purdom, and Bodie Hodge as they discuss expansion plans for the Creation Museum, the finances of the Ark Encounter and more in this episode of Answers News hosted in front of a live audience at the Creation Museum.Friendly Atheist YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/user/TheAtheistVoice2021-11-1131 min
Free 2 ThinkHemant Mehta - Is atheism still a taboo in politics?I am sure most of you know of Hemant Mehta, but in case he is new to you, Hemant founded and edits FriendlyAtheist.com, he is a YouTube creator and a podcast co-host. He is a former National Board-certified math teacher in the suburbs of Chicago. His appearances have included CNN and FOX News, not to mention he is a jeopardy champion. Hemant has served on the board of directors for Foundation Beyond Belief and the Secular Student Alliance. His books include I Sold My Soul on eBay and The Young...2021-10-261h 34
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 397 - Interview with Dr. Randall Balmer, Author of "Bad Faith"In this solo episode (Jessica will be back next week), Hemant interviewed Dr. Randall Balmer, the author of Bad Faith: Race and the Rise of the Religious Right.
Dr. Balmer holds the John Phillips Chair in Religion at Dartmouth College, Dartmouth's oldest endowed professorship. He previously taught as professor of American religious history at Columbia University for twenty-seven years. In his scholarship, Dr. Balmer focuses on Christianity's interrelationships with American politics.
We spoke about the real origins of the Religious Right, whether white evangelicals accept their own history, and if Democrats should use churches to their...2021-10-2234 min
MODIVATIONHemant Mehta on Family Business | Exploring Life | Air Cooler BusinessHemant Mehta, is an active part of his family business of manufacturing Air Coolers and its accessories. He has also won the National Business Olympiad along with my 2 friends held in IIMA. He has participated in Jagriti Yatra in 2008,2009 & 2011 and shares his transformation story of the same.Lets listen from the Hemant about his journey to Family Business, Exploring New things in life, Bike Trips and Adventures.2021-07-3030 min
Trinity RadioHemant Mehta - "You Shouldn't Tell Your Kids About GodHemant Mehta,Raising Atheist Children,Godless Mom,Debate,Santa,Religion,skepticism,Braxton Hunter,Johnathan Pritchett,parenting,raising kids,Trinity Radio2021-07-2100 minThe Atheist ExperienceThe Atheist Experience 25.26 06-27-2021 with Matt Dillahunty and Hemant MehtaIn today’s episode of the Atheist Experience, Matt Dillahunty is joined by Hemant Mehta.Our first caller today is Marlon from the Philippines who believes that a local baptist pastor has received divine powers from God because the pastor appeared to spontaneously set his hands on fire with a snap. The “miracles” described by the caller sound a lot like the result of store-bought magic tricks rather than powers derived from a God.Our next caller is Pete from TX who asks if our hosts believe that The Atheist Experience and other online atheist programming provides a measur...2021-06-281h 37
Friendly Atheist PodcastBONUS - Interview with Mike Cosper, Host of "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill"In 2014, Pastor Mark Driscoll resigned from Mars Hill Church in Seattle in large part due to his abusive behavior. Former colleagues said Driscoll lacked self-control, was guilty of "verbally assaulting others," and "created a culture of fear."
The evangelical publication Christianity Today has just launched an investigative podcast series called "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill," which is really about the rise and fall (and maybe rise again) of Driscoll. It's hosted by the magazine's director of podcasts Mike Cosper.
In this bonus episode, Hemant spoke to Mike about whether Driscoll 2.0 is any different than the...2021-06-2228 min
Growing Up ChristianEp. 19 - Uphill Battles & Unlikely Allies w/ Hemant Mehta (The Friendly Atheist)Back in my youth group days, terms like "atheism" and "humanism" were almost as scary as "new age" (I still don't know what that means). My understanding of atheism went back and forth between it being a luciferian coup meant to shatter the scriptural foundations of western society, and just another misguided faith perpetuated by vitriolic curmudgeons of weak moral fiber. Give me a break... I was a fourteen-year-old doofus.
This week, we're joined by Hemant Mehta, otherwise known as the Friendly Atheist. He is an accomplished author, blogger, podcaster, and activist. He is a co...2021-04-131h 56
Heretic Happy Hour#099: Metaphysical and Woo-Woo Clobber Passages (HOTW: Hemant Mehta, the Friendly Atheist)Is it an abomination to consult with dead spirits? Should we suffer a witch to live? What does the Bible really say about spiritism, reiki, witchcraft, chakras and all the rest? Plus, Hemant Mehta, the Friendly Atheist, is our Heretic of the Week!
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The Dismantling Doctrine PodcastBonus Episode - Religion & Atheism: Finding Common Cause (with Hemant Mehta, "The Friendly Atheist") In this special bonus episode, I finally was able to get together with Hemant Mehta, "The Friendly Atheist," for a fascinating discussion about his journey. Hemant became an atheist out of the religion of Jainism, which is fascinating in and of itself--his story is quite different than the sort of "typical" atheist one might encounter who rejects the Christian version of God. As a result of that journey of exploration, Hemant went on to develop the "Friendly Atheist" platform--blogging and podcasting--in an attempt to engage people from all walks of faith, belief systems and life in a respectful and mutually ex...2021-03-0858 min
Can I Say This At Church‽The Rise of the Non-Religious with Hemant MehtaSupport the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode TranscriptWhat is the problem with the Church and organized religion? I bring on Hemant Mehta of The Friendly Athiest Blog to discuss. He's such fun!Guest Bio:Hemant Mehta is the founder and editor of FriendlyAtheist.com, a YouTube creator, and podcast co-host. He is a former National Board Certified math teacher in the suburbs of Chicago. He has appeared on CNN and FOX News and served on the board of directors for Foundation Beyond Belief and the Secular Student Alliance. He has written multiple books, in...2021-02-221h 00
Re-EnchantmentThe Friendly Atheist | Hemant MehtaHemant Mehta is the author behind the popular atheist blog The Friendly Atheist. Daniel and Hemant speak about how churches inspire charitable giving and what nonbelievers can learn from them. And Hemant brings attention to the 100-odd atheists that have surged into political offices with the recent election.
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https://theconversation.com/acedia-the-lost-name-for-the-emotion-were-all-feeling-right-now-144058?fbclid=IwAR2G1jIFjYzN7HG5C3XxctHvWvcWH-BdbWsObegRV3cCKnpvyFWdz-W-iXw2020-12-0250 min
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 341 - The Supreme Court's Devastating Rightward ShiftPlease support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Please subscribe to Hemant's new Substack newsletter! — What does the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg mean for church/state separation? (0:54) — Democrats do not have an anti-Catholic bias. (23:41) — A Republican state representative from Illinois was caught on tape saying racist, homophobic things about her opponent. (28:03) — A Baptist preacher yelled "White Power!" after a Trump rally. (36:00) — This bizarre ad from a Wisco...2020-09-251h 08
Truth WantedTruth Wanted 03.32 2020-09-11 with ObjectivelyDan & Hemant MehtaGood evening Truth Seekers! ObjectivelyDan is joined tonight by Hematnt Mehta, The Friendly Atheist. He is an online activist with YouTube shows, podcasts, blogs, and more! He is mainly working on a YouTube series breaking down the book of genesis! You can check that out on Hemant’s YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/FriendlyAtheist1First caller tonight, Tymm in WA, views the bible as a book of fables and asks about the mythicality of Moses and the patriarch. Hemant points out that knowing they were real wouldn’t affect their day to day life. 2020-09-121h 19The Atheist ExperienceAtheist Experience 24.30 2020-07-26 with Matt Dillahunty & Hemant MehtaIn today’s episode of the Atheist Experience, Matt Dillahunty is joined by Hemant Mehta of The Friendly Atheist! https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/ Welcome, Hemant, we’re so glad you’re here!Time for calls! The first caller is a returning caller, Keith from Nebraska. He poses a question about hauntings and the supernatural...in a graveyard?! This story sounds very true and legitimate.Next up, Steve in Ohio. He is claiming his prediction about Trump is coming true, except that small part where it’s not even possible for it to be true or untrue yet...2020-07-271h 20
Mr. and Mrs. Friendly Exmuslim Podcast047 – Interview with The Friendly Atheist Hemant MehtaI will be interviewing the American activist Hemant Mehta. I have been a big fan of Hemant and his approach towards disseminating his views and have been following him for many years on social media since I left Islam. I always wanted to speak to him about his perspectives and his activism. Join us for a conversation between your friendly neighborhood ex-Muslim and The Friendly Atheist Hemant Mehta!
YouTube version of this podcast can be found here: https://youtu.be/M4mT-aWIRLo
Here are the timestamps:
0:00 Introductions0:58 Why the friendly atheist?3:25 Jainism - being an extreme follower of Jainism. Does...2020-07-2000 min
The Genuinely Interested PodcastEp 22 - Hemant Mehta - The Friendly AtheistAt a young age, Hemant figured out that something just didn't feel right. He didn't believe what his parents, society, and his peers were telling him was an absolute truth - so like any curious mind - he started digging, reading, and researching until he eventually found some answers.
Today Hemant runs the popular website and Youtube channel - "The Friendly Atheist", where he imparts some of his thoughts, debunks myths held in religious circles, and questions religious norms.
I had a late-night conversation with Hemant as we sat down to discuss religion, atheism, politics, a...2020-06-151h 34
Worldview Legacy | The Think Institute10 Bad Reasons To Leave Christianity | Response to Hemant Mehta, Part 1 | Tuesday Twofer (125)Over the last couple decades in the States (and elsewhere in the Western world), the percentage of Christians in the population has decreased, while the percentage of religiously unaffiliated people has gone up. On May 7, 2020, Hemant Mehta, the self-professed "Friendly Atheist" posted a video offering 10 reasons that he thinks explain this phenomenon. We're going to look at his video and test his claims, to see what he gets right and what he gets wrong.
Get the full show notes at https://thethink.institute/podcast.2020-05-2658 min
Friendly Atheist PodcastBONUS: Interview with Jack Jenkins, Author of "American Prophets"Jack Jenkins is a national reporter for Religion News Service and a former Senior Religion Reporter for ThinkProgress. He's also the author of the new book "American Prophets: The Religious Roots of Progressive Politics and the Ongoing Fight for the Soul of the Country." It's a deep dive into what many people call the Religious Left.
Hemant and Jack talked about whether the Religious Left can effectively counter the Religious Right and what role (if any) atheists have to play in this movement.
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Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 316 - Franklin Graham's COVID-19 House O'BigotryPlease support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Hemant was on Jeopardy and he's eternally sorry to Canada. (0:28) — Some evangelists have very unusual ways to destroy COVID-19. (16:09) — There may be 32,000 churches still open during the pandemic. (20:00) — A Florida pastor was arrested for holding services during the pandemic. Good. (24:58) — Florida's GOP governor is still allowing churches to gather despite a stay-at-home order. (28:00) — Secular Celebrants are now allowed to s...2020-04-041h 14
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 315 - COVID-19 And Bad Decision-MakingPlease support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Hemant will be on Jeopardy on Wednesday! (0:20) — Yes, the government can force churches to close down in the pandemic. (3:48) — Liberty University is open for business for some reason. (7:45) — A Pennsylvania lawmaker proposed a resolution blaming COVID-19 on our sins. (13:30) — A boy drowned at a low-budget Creation Museum and Kent Hovind doesn't seem to care. (18:16) — Is abortion an essential he...2020-03-281h 03
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 307 - Jerry Falwell Jr.'s Virginia Secession PlanPlease support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — A personal story from Hemant. (0:10) — Jerry Falwell, Jr. wants some Virginia counties to secede and join West Virginia. (18:05) — Devout Mormons don't want the Church to be transparent about its finances. (23:05) — Anti-abortion zealots can't believe the Super Bowl will allow a commercial with drag queens. (27:52) — Franklin Graham is getting banned all over the UK due to his bigotry. (35:40) — A Mississipp...2020-02-011h 00
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 303 - The Splitting Of The United Methodist ChurchPlease support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Some potentially interesting personal news from Hemant. (1:00) — A whole bunch of Congress members want the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. (15:45) — The United Methodist Church is breaking up over the issue of whether love matters. (30:06) — Pope Francis smacked a woman's hand and we can't even complain about it. (38:40) — Massachusetts may drop its requirement for minors to get permission before an...2020-01-041h 07
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 293 - Will Elizabeth Warren Hire A Secular Outreach Director?Please support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Hemant has a new YouTube channel! Have you subscribed? You should. — Sen. Elizabeth Warren said she'd consider hiring a "Secular Outreach Director" and Julián Castro says he doesn't think atheism is a dirty word. (0:37) — A Major League Baseball umpire under fire for his violent pro-Trump tweet also happens to run a Christian ministry. (10:03) — The Christian Moms are furious at a commercia...2019-10-261h 00
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 292 - The Unabashed Atheist Who's Not Afraid Of HellPlease support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Hemant has a new YouTube channel! Have you subscribed? You should. — Why is Attorney General Bill Barr using his platform to promote Christianity? (0:29) — The Freedom From Religion Foundation got a lot of mileage out of its controversial Ron Reagan ad during the Democratic debate. (7:22) — The Pew Research Center says Christianity is in "rapid" decline. (15:30) — There's another Hobby Lobby-linked scandal at the Mus...2019-10-1858 min
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 291 - Beto's Church Tax Exemption ProblemPlease support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Hemant has a new YouTube channel! Have you subscribed? You should. — Hemant will be at California Freethought Day this weekend. Tickets are still available! — David Silverman is running an atheist group again. (1:40) — Beto O'Rourke was wrong to say churches should lose their tax exemptions if they're anti-gay. (16:20) — Why didn't Demario Davis get in trouble for violating the NFL's dress code by we...2019-10-1248 min
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 290 - The Judge, The Murderer, And An Inappropriate BiblePlease support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — We're having our first meet-and-greet in Chicago on October 5! Please join us if you can! — Hemant has a new YouTube channel! Have you subscribed? You should. — Hemant will be at California Freethought Day next weekend. Tickets are still available! — Judge Tammy Kemp should never have preached Christianity to convicted murderer Amber Guyger in the Botham Jean murder case. (2:13) — Todd Starnes ha...2019-10-051h 00
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 279 - So Much For The Benefits Of Purity CulturePlease support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Hemant's new Pledge podcast is now available for everyone! (1:16) — "Purity culture" advocate Joshua Harris is separating from his wife. (2:43) — The U.S. House chaplain blamed the "spirits of darkness" for Donald Trump‚Äòs racism. (15:12) — An AL GOP Senate candidate says TV is bad today because of all the "homosexual activities." What is he watching? (23:33) — A NH Republican lawmaker has a hot take on...2019-07-201h 13
Humanize Me424: Making the most of life, with Hemant MehtaThis classic conversation with The Friendly Atheist, Hemant Mehta, is one of the most shared episodes we've ever done. Hemant talks with Bart Campolo about squeezing more life out of our awareness of death, and making the most of the precious opportunity we have in our moments of consciousness.2019-07-151h 12
UnJustifiedThe Grand Bargain (feat. Hemant Mehta, The Friendly Atheist)Joining us this week is Hemant Mehta aka The Friendly Atheist! We also give updates on Trump's tax returns, Giuliani being Giuliani, why MBZ ain't nothin to f*ck with, and more! Enjoy!
Follow AG Substack|MuellershewroteBlueSky|@muellershewroteAndrew McCabe isn’t on social media, but you can buy his book The ThreatThe Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and TrumpWe would like to know more about our listeners. Please participate in this brief surveyListener Surve...2019-06-101h 52
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 270 - Every Sperm Is Sacred In AlabamaPlease support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Hemant's new podcast has hit its Kickstarter goal! But it's not too late to donate! (0:41) — Alabama's near-complete ban on abortion may backfire and even conservatives seem to understand it. (2:03) — Conservative blogger Matt Walsh says it's good to force rape victims to have babies because it's proof of the rape. (8:28) — In Michigan, an anti-abortion lawmaker said abortions should be painful because that's what God...2019-05-181h 06
The Phil Ferguson Show303.5 Hemant Mehta - Pledge of AllegianceInterview with Hemant Mehta. He is creating a new and timeless podcast about The Pledge of Allegiance. Listed for the details of the show and how you can help!Donation Link https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/friendlyatheist/a-not-so-brief-history-of-the-pledge-of-allegiance/ Additional audio - Pledge of Allegiance (without "under god") from the 1954 movie "The Bells of St. Mary's".2019-05-0926 min
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 262 - Don't Handle Chickenpox Like Gov. Matt BevinJessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Hemant is speaking at the Freethought Festival in Madison, Wisconsin next week! Come watch! (0:30) — Hemant's working on two new projects! Here's what they are and how you can support him! (0:59) — The Nones are #1 - what does that mean? (5:21) — A university in Calgary canceled a talk by an ex-Muslim atheist out of sensitivity to victims of the New Zealand terror attack. But when's the right time to criticize religion? (10:55) — LifeWay, the largest Christian...2019-03-231h 18
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 261 - This Is What Makes The Catholic Church AngryJessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Hemant's speaking in Florida this weekend! (0:56) — Jessica got into a Twitter fight with a celebrity (?) over the meaning of "atheist." (1:38) — Hemant's invocation in DuPage County will lead to a vote on the practice. (5:59) — A high schooler who broke school rules claims she was punished for her religion. (11:40) — The Diocese of Brooklyn is angrier about Pete Davidson's SNL joke than child abuse. (16:51) — Cardinal George Pell will spend only six years in jail for...2019-03-151h 03
Naked DinerHemant Mehta – Naked Diner Ep. 133Hemant Mehta is, of course, the erstwhile proprietor of Patheos.com’s Friendly Atheist blog, which covers topics of religious over-reach, scientific discovery, and separation ofHemant Mehta – Naked Diner Ep. 133 was first posted on December 24, 2018 at 9:10 am.©2016 "ZXH Creative". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at zxhcreative@gmail.com2018-12-2400 min
The Haden Clark ShowSean McDowell: Thoughts on Dialogue with Hemant Mehta the "Friendly Atheist" on UnbelievableIn this episode, Haden interviews Sean McDowell. Sean is a world-renowned Christian apologist. He teaches Christian apologetics at Biola University, is the author of over 18 books, and travels the globe speaking about Christian apologetics.
During the episode, we discussed his recent dialogue with the "Friendly Atheist" Hemandt Mehta on Justin Brierley's Unbelievable show. We also discussed the nature of faith and why Christianity is not at odds with science. For "5 More Minutes" with Sean McDowell be sure to click the Patreon link and become a supporter of the show.
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Unbelievable?Live USA show: Sean McDowell & Hemant Mehta debate what atheists and Christians get wrongJustin is joined by Christian apologist Sean McDowell and ‘Friendly Atheist’ blogger Hemant Mehta for a live audience edition of the show recorded at Westside A Jesus Church in Portland, Oregon. They discuss motivations, faith, science, evidence, atheism, life after death, morality and bigotry. Each guest sets out two ways in which they believe the other side frequently mischaracterises their worldview. Includes audience Q&A. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/Hhuxq7wLpFc For Sean: https://seanmcdowell.org/ For Hemant: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/ For The Big Conversation videos, upda...2018-09-141h 51
Unbelievable?Live USA show: Sean McDowell & Hemant Mehta debate what atheists and Christians get wrongJustin is joined by Christian apologist Sean McDowell and ‘Friendly Atheist’ blogger Hemant Mehta for a live audience edition of the show recorded at Westside A Jesus Church in Portland, Oregon. They discuss motivations, faith, science, evidence, atheism, life after death, morality and bigotry. Each guest sets out two ways in which they believe the other side frequently mischaracterises their worldview. Includes audience Q&A. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/Hhuxq7wLpFc For Sean: https://seanmcdowell.org/ For Hemant: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/ For The Big Conversation videos, upda...2018-09-141h 51Unbelievable?Live USA show: Sean McDowell & Hemant Mehta debate what atheists and Christians get wrongJustin is joined by Christian apologist Sean McDowell and ‘Friendly Atheist’ blogger Hemant Mehta for a live audience edition of the show recorded at Westside A Jesus Church in Portland, Oregon.
They discuss motivations, faith, science, evidence, atheism, life after death, morality and bigotry. Each guest sets out two ways in which they believe the other side frequently mischaracterises their worldview. Includes audience Q&A.
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/Hhuxq7wLpFc
For Sean: https://seanmcdowell.org/
For Hemant: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/
For The Big Conversation videos, updates a...2018-09-141h 51
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 217 - Why Was Robert Jeffress In Jerusalem?Note from Hemant: I'm out of the country right now, but Jessica and her friend Anne got together to record this episode!
They talked about a weird school policy regarding smiling, the new U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem (and why Robert Jeffress and John Hagee were there), and how I (Hemant) got called out by Ken Ham during his news show.
(Timestamps will return when I get back home!)
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The Free Thought ProphetThe Friendly Atheist Episode #98 with Hemant MehtaIn this episode we speak to the amazing Hemant Mehta of the Friendly Atheist. We discuss the death of Billy Graham, New Atheist movement and many other current events effecting the secular world
Hemant Mehta is the editor of Friendly Atheist, appears on the Atheist Voice channel on YouTube, and co-hosts the uniquely-named Friendly Atheist Podcast.
2018-03-091h 18
A Better LifeEpisode 28 - Hemant MehtaChris speaks with The Friendly Atheist blogger & writer Hemant Mehta about leaving Jainism, selling his soul on Ebay, and the future of the atheist movement.2017-12-3042 min
The Phil Ferguson Show202 Hemant MehtaInterview with Hemant Mehta. He discusses the 10+ years of blogging, his books and now poscasts and youtube videos. Investing Skeptically: Market Linked CDs2017-02-141h 35
Humanize Me105: Hemant MehtaHemant Mehta is The Friendly Atheist.2016-05-2843 min
News | Phil VischerEpisode 195: Atheism and Hemant MehtaIs atheism a religion? Blogger and YouTube personality Hemant Mehta, better known as “the friendly atheist,” joins Phil, Skye and Christian to dissect some common claims about our non-believing neighbors. Plus Skye gets “profiled” at Disney World.
The post Episode 195: Atheism and Hemant Mehta appeared first on Phil Vischer.2016-04-0400 min
The Holy PostEpisode 195: Atheism and Hemant MehtaIs atheism a religion? Blogger and YouTube personality Hemant Mehta, better known as "the friendly atheist," joins Phil, Skye and Christian to dissect some common claims about our non-believing neighbors. Plus Skye gets "profiled" at Disney World.2016-04-0453 min
Friendly Atheist PodcastEp. 76 - Jocelyn Floyd, Attorney with the Thomas More SocietyEp. 76 - Jocelyn Floyd, Attorney with the Thomas More Society by Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2015-10-1156 min
Freedom Loves CompanyHemant Mehta, The Friendly AtheistHemant Mehta is the owner of the largest atheist blog on the web, The Friendly Atheist. He is the author of I Sold My Soul on eBay, The Young Atheist's Survival Guide, and The Friendly Atheist: Thoughts on the Role of Religion in Politics and Media. He talks with me about his story and his thoughts on religion in America. (By the way, you might enjoy an article I wrote for his blog!)2015-07-2629 min
The Skeptic Fence ShowInterview: Hemant Mehta (Friendly Atheist blog)The Skeptic Fence Show interview with Hemant Mehta. He runs The Friendly Atheist blog!2015-06-0651 min
Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa MariaFriendly Atheist w/ Hemant MehtaCara is joined by Hemant Mehta (FriendlyAtheist.com; the Atheist Voice). They talk about how he sold his soul on eBay (sort of), why common core isn’t all bad (at least in math), and what inspirational young atheists are doing to affect change in their schools and communities.2014-12-011h 21
Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 57 – The Friendliest Atheist with Hemant MehtaINTROTHIS DAY IN HISTORY - August 7th* 1789 - The United States Department of War is established* 1869 - Astronomer impresses Indians with eclipse* 1990 - Bush orders Operation Desert Shield* 2005 - Trapped Russian sub rescuedSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY* Rosetta reaches comet* Ken Ham’s not a fan of NASA* The Vitamin K shot is the latest target of the antivaxersPOLITICS AND RELIGION* IRS settles with FFRF* Ebola is a plague from God* Clive Bundy was just doing what God told him to do* KKK is Christian, not a hate groupINTERVIEW - Hemant Mehta from the Friendly AthiestFEEDBACKRuss via voicemailEmail us at contact@htotw.co...2014-08-121h 38
Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 57 – The Friendliest Atheist with Hemant MehtaINTRO
THIS DAY IN HISTORY – August 7th
* 1789 – The United States Department of War is established
* 1869 – Astronomer impresses Indians with eclipse
* 1990 – Bush orders Operation Desert Shield
* 2005 – Trapped Russian sub rescued
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
* Rosetta reaches comet
* Ken Ham’s not a fan of NASA
* The Vitamin K shot is the latest target of the antivaxers
POLITICS AND RELIGION
* IRS settles with FFRF
* Ebola is a plague from God
* Clive Bundy was just doing what God told him to do
* KKK is Christian...2014-08-121h 38Unbelievable?Is Heaven for real? Randal Rauser vs Hemant Mehta - Unbelievable?
Randal Rauser says we are wrong to imagine heaven as clouds, harps or a never-ending church service. In his new book What on Earth do we know about Heaven? he unpacks the Biblical view of heaven as a 'renewed earth'.
Hemant Mehta, known online as The Friendly Atheist, explains why he believes heaven is a projection of our desires and nothing more. They discuss the evidence, whether heaven and hell are a divine carrot and stick, and if there is a heaven would an atheist want to be there?
This programme is brought to you...2014-06-231h 21Unbelievable?Atheist convert to Catholicism Leah Libresco & Hemant Mehta - Unbelievable?
When Leah Libresco recently became a Catholic her story was featured on CNN. Why? Because up to that point she had been an atheist blogger. Her story was soon being shared on Christian and atheist blogs.
She talks to atheist blogger Hemant Mehta (aka The Friendly Atheist) about why the moral argument helped her in the journey and he quizzes her over why she chose Catholicism. Listener questions are also included.
Leah's blog post on becoming a Christian http://bit.ly/LVz2SN
Hemant Mehta's blog post on Leah http://bit.ly/MPKH6m
2014-06-231h 20
Serious Inquiries OnlyAS41: Friendly Atheist, Hemant Mehta!We’re joined by Hemant Mehta! We talk about a range of topics, first focusing on what it means to be friendly as an atheist and how that plays out for Hemant. Then, we talk about the recent Ken Ham related incident where Hemant’s book, The Young Atheist’s Survival Guide, was involved in a bit of controversy. … Continue reading AS41: Friendly Atheist, Hemant Mehta! → The post AS41: Friendly Atheist, Hemant Mehta! appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.2014-06-161h 06
Freethought RadioGuest: Friendly Atheist Hemant MehtaFind out why Fox News "can't stand the Freedom From Religion Foundation" (and the feeling is mutual). This week we cover a sleigh-load of state/church complaints: a federal decision allowing FFRF's Montana shrine case to continue, removal of a cross from a Kansas city seal, coverage of our IRS lawsuit over church politicking, and more. Then we talk with "Friendly Atheist" blogger Hemant Mehta about his new book, The Young Atheists Survival Guide: Helping Secular Students Thrive.2012-12-0343 minFreethought RadioGuest: Friendly Atheist Hemant MehtaFind out why Fox News "can't stand the Freedom From Religion Foundation" (and the feeling is mutual). This week we cover a sleigh-load of state/church complaints: a federal decision allowing FFRF's Montana shrine case to continue, removal of a cross from a Kansas city seal, coverage of our IRS lawsuit over church politicking, and more. Then we talk with "Friendly Atheist" blogger Hemant Mehta about his new book, The Young Atheists Survival Guide: Helping Secular Students Thrive.2012-12-0343 min
Experience Free Audiobook in Religion & Spirituality, Religious ThoughtI Sold My Soul on eBay by Hemant Mehta | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: I Sold My Soul on eBay
Author: Hemant Mehta
Narrator: Hemant Mehta
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-18-12
Publisher: Pitchstone Publishing
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Religious Thought
Summary:
I Sold My Soul on eBay tells the story of how and why Hemant Mehta, the nonbeliever who auctioned off the opportunity to send him to church, became an atheist and went on to attend a wide variety of church services. It also features his insightful critiques and observations of the churches he visited, including accounts...2012-10-185h 11Freethought RadioGUEST: HEMANT MEHTA, THE FRIENDLY ATHEISTWe'll talk about the hit musical "The Book of Mormon" by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Dan and Annie Laurie speak with author Hemant Mehta, who left Jainism and sold his soul on e-bay. Mehta founded the Friendly Atheist blog.2011-04-1942 minFreethought RadioGUEST: HEMANT MEHTA, THE FRIENDLY ATHEISTWe'll talk about the hit musical "The Book of Mormon" by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Dan and Annie Laurie speak with author Hemant Mehta, who left Jainism and sold his soul on e-bay. Mehta founded the Friendly Atheist blog.2011-04-1942 min
Point of InquiryHemant Mehta - I Sold My Soul on EbayHemant Mehta is an honors graduate from the university of Illinois, and has been involved in secularist student activism for years. Early on, he attended one of CFI's summer sessions on scholarship, becoming that year's student volunteer president of CFI's campus outreach program. He is now in graduate school at DePaul University. Mehta once held an unique auction on eBay wherein the highest bidder could send Mehta to a church of his or her choice. This led to his writing his new book, I Sold My Soul On Ebay.
In this discussion with D.J. Grothe, Mehta discusses common misconceptions...2007-05-0528 minPoint of InquiryHemant Mehta - I Sold My Soul on EbayHemant Mehta is an honors graduate from the university of Illinois, and has been involved in secularist student activism for years. Early on, he attended one of CFI's summer sessions on scholarship, becoming that year's student volunteer president of CFI's campus outreach program. He is now in graduate school at DePaul University. Mehta once held an unique auction on eBay wherein the highest bidder could send Mehta to a church of his or her choice. This led to his writing his new book, I Sold My Soul On Ebay.
In this discussion with D.J. Grothe, Mehta discusses common misconceptions...2007-05-0528 min