Atheists Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists. "Religion Beyond Christianity" recorded 6/4/2015 Jack Caravela interviews Grant Steves about why non-believers should study religion. Minnesota Atheists practices positive, inclusive, active, friendly neighborhood atheism in order to: - Provide a community for atheists - Educate the public about atheism - Promote separation of state and church http://www.mnatheists.org/

Atheists Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists. "Philosophy 101" recorded 5/7/2015 George Kane interviewed Jordan Peacock, a student at the European Graduate School, Media and Communication Division, and co-founder of the software startup Becoming Machinic. The title of the program was Philosophy 101. Issues covered included how one’s perspective changes when a person moves from a believer to an atheist, specifically on ethics and epistemology (how we know what we know) how ethical ideas...

Atheists Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists. "Secularism and Mental Health" recorded 3/5/2015 Licensed counselor and Minnesota Atheists board member Jill Carlson appeared on our cable program this month to discuss the importance of finding a secular mental healthcare provider. Jill noted that this can be difficult, as most therapists and counselors do not advertise their feelings on religion and faith; but that it should be possible to determine if a mental health provider is secular...

Atheists Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists. "Sunday Assembly" recorded 2/5/2015 James Zimmerman interviewed Erin Manthey. Manthey is an organizer and coordinator for the Twin Cities’ Sunday Assembly. After first discussing her youth growing up in a fundamentalist home and her subsequent rejection of religion, Manthey explained the origins and rapid growth of the Sunday Assemblies. She identified their appeal and contrasted them with both traditional religious services and with local...

Atheists Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists. "Animal Liberation and Atheism" recorded 2/5/2015 Author, professor, and activist Kim Socha discusses her latest book, Animal Liberation and Atheism: Dismantling the Procrustean Bed. Socha noted the need for a book such as hers, and then discussed the link between atheism and veganism. Socha noted that Christianity and Judaism treat animals as the property of humans, to be used as humans see fit. While animals fare better in other...

Atheists Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists. "Does God Exist Meetup" recorded 12/4/2014 August Berkshire interviewed Dan Wegner, a Catholic and founder and host of the "Does God Exist?" Meetup. The Meetup was aimed more for religious people but many atheists have been interested and welcomed to be part of the group. It was a civil discussion of issues related to god belief covered in several past Meetups. Minnesota Atheists practices positive, inclusive, active, friendly neighborhood...

Atheists Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists. "Compassion and Choices" recorded 11/6/2014 Steve Petersen interviewed Janet Conn, President of Compassion and Choices Minnesota and discussed end of life issues, healthcare directives and Bethany Maynard, the person in Oregon who recently used the Oregon Death with Dignity law to relieve her suffering. Minnesota Atheists practices positive, inclusive, active, friendly neighborhood atheism in order to: - Provide a community for...

Atheists Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists. "Robert G. Ingersoll" recorded 10/2/2014 Steve Petersen interviewed Jim Barri, Minnesota Atheists member, about Robert G. Ingersoll and American freethinking icon of the late nineteenth century. Jim is well educated regarding Ingersoll and we discussed the relevance of Ingersoll today and his impact on American and freethought history. Minnesota Atheists practices positive, inclusive, active, friendly neighborhood atheism in order to: -...

Atheists Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists. "Freethought Toastmasters" recorded 9/4/2014 For September we did a program on Freethought Toastmasters. Toastmasters International is a network of nearly 15,000 clubs in 126 countries. Freethought Toastmasters was founded by George Kane, who also hosted this program. Guests on the program were two Minnesota Atheists and Freethought Toastmasters, members Heather Hegi and Ron Lindeman, who are the club’s two top officers. Check out the...

Atheists Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists. "Humanism 101" recorded 8/7/2014 James Zimmerman interviewed Audrey Kingstrom, President of the Humanists of Minnesota regarding Humanism. Minnesota Atheists practices positive, inclusive, active, friendly neighborhood atheism in order to: - Provide a community for atheists - Educate the public about atheism - Promote separation of state and church http://www.mnatheists.org/

Atheists Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists. "Scientology, Part 2" recorded 5/7/2014 James Zimmerman interviews former Scientology Sea Org member Chris Shelton about Scientology. Part 2. Minnesota Atheists practices positive, inclusive, active, friendly neighborhood atheism in order to: - Provide a community for atheists - Educate the public about atheism - Promote separation of state and church http://www.mnatheists.org/

Atheists Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists. "Scientology, Part 1" recorded 5/7/2014 James Zimmerman interviews former Scientology Sea Org member Chris Shelton about Scientology. Part 1. Minnesota Atheists practices positive, inclusive, active, friendly neighborhood atheism in order to: - Provide a community for atheists - Educate the public about atheism - Promote separation of state and church http://www.mnatheists.org/

Atheists Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists. "Human Right to Reproductive Freedom - Part 2" recorded 6/5/2014 Brianne Bilyeu interviews Tim Stanley of Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota about Planned Parenthood and reproductive issues. Minnesota Atheists practices positive, inclusive, active, friendly neighborhood atheism in order to: - Provide a community for atheists - Educate the public about atheism - Promote separation of state and...

Atheists Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists. "Human Right to Reproductive Freedom - Part 1" recorded 6/5/2014 Brianne Bilyeu interviews Tim Stanley of Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota about Planned Parenthood and reproductive issues. Minnesota Atheists practices positive, inclusive, active, friendly neighborhood atheism in order to: - Provide a community for atheists - Educate the public about atheism - Promote separation of state and...

Atheists Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists. "C. S. Lewis' Mere Christianity" recorded 5/1/2014 George Kane interviews Grant Steves about C. S. Lewis and his book Mere Christianity. Also discussed are The Screwtape Letters and Lewis' other works. Minnesota Atheists practices positive, inclusive, active, friendly neighborhood atheism in order to: - Provide a community for atheists - Educate the public about atheism - Promote separation of state and church http://www.mnatheists.org/

Atheists Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists. "Relevance of Religion for Atheists" recorded 5/1/2014 George Kane interviews Grant Steves about the relevance of religion and how atheists can discuss religion with religious people. Minnesota Atheists practices positive, inclusive, active, friendly neighborhood atheism in order to: - Provide a community for atheists - Educate the public about atheism - Promote separation of state and church http://www.mnatheists.org/

Atheists Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists. "Jesus: Historical or Mythical" recorded 4/3/2014 George Kane interviews Lee Salisbury about the historicity of Jesus. Minnesota Atheists practices positive, inclusive, active, friendly neighborhood atheism in order to: - Provide a community for atheists - Educate the public about atheism - Promote separation of state and church http://www.mnatheists.org/

Atheists Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists. "Can an Atheist be Religious?" recorded 6/6/2014 Jill Carlson interviews Kevin Watson about the Humanist Institute. Minnesota Atheists practices positive, inclusive, active, friendly neighborhood atheism in order to: - Provide a community for atheists - Educate the public about atheism - Promote separation of state and church http://www.mnatheists.org/

Atheists Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists. "Social Technologies: Part 2" recorded 2/6/2014 In part one of our interview with Jordan Peacock, we talk about science and religion as human technologies, broadly considered. Religion is discussed as a potentially adaptive response to past ecological conditions. The atheist/theist divide is contrasted with creating groups around shared values, and the separate tension between those who make meaning versus those who "unmake" it. In part...

Atheists Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists. "Social Technologies: Part 1" recorded 2/6/2014 In part one of our interview with Jordan Peacock, we talk about science and religion as human technologies, broadly considered. Religion is discussed as a potentially adaptive response to past ecological conditions. The atheist/theist divide is contrasted with creating groups around shared values, and the separate tension between those who make meaning versus those who "unmake" it. In part...

Atheists Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists. "Climate Warming and Climate Change Skepticism Examined" recorded 1/2/2014 Greg Laden compared the vast quantity of data used by climate scientists to the very selective data used by climate change skeptics, most of whom are not trained in the field of climate science, with James Zimmerman. Minnesota Atheists practices positive, inclusive, active, friendly neighborhood atheism in order to: - Provide a community for atheists - Educate the...

Atheists Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists. "Climate Change News" recorded 1/2/2014 Greg Laden reviewed current science on climate change and covered the broad foundation of research that supports climate science, with James Zimmerman. Minnesota Atheists practices positive, inclusive, active, friendly neighborhood atheism in order to: - Provide a community for atheists - Educate the public about atheism - Promote separation of state and church http://www.mnatheists.org/

Atheists Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists. "Is Free Will an Illusion" recorded 12/5/2013 August Berkshire has a talk that removes Free Will from the solely religious realm and weaves the idea into secular behavior. George Kane did the interview in this interactive and thought provoking program Minnesota Atheists practices positive, inclusive, active, friendly neighborhood atheism in order to: - Provide a community for atheists - Educate the public about atheism - Promote...

Atheists Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists. "Godless Congregations" recorded 11/07/2013 This is a movement started in England designed to attract atheists to weekly social gatherings of music, dance, speakers and community that have a feel of church but without religion or dogma. Stephanie Zvan interviewed Rev. Dr. David Breeden of the First Unitarian Society in Minneapolis, Scott Lohman President of the Humanists of Minnesota and August Berkshire of Minnesota Atheists representing...

Atheists Talk cable program by Minnesota Atheists. "History of the Gay Movement in Minnesota and Role of the Minnesota ACLU" recorded 10/3/2013 August Berkshire interviewed Matthew Stark, past president of the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota. The topic of discussion was the recently released book, History of the Gay Movement in Minnesota and the Role of the Minnesota Civil Liberties Union, written by Minnesota Atheists honorary member Dick Hewetson. The book covers the struggle...