I discuss the ‘Scranton Firefighter Prayer Memorial’ on ReapSowRadio

(Image from ReapSowRadio’s website) My previous blog post discussed what seems to be an Establishment Clause violation in Scranton, PA. To quickly recap, the city of Scranton spent $50,000 to erect a memorial on city hall property which includes something titled “A Firefighter’s Prayer,” the unveiling ceremony included an evangelical priest who had given a benediction, […]

Bus company that refused “Atheists.” ad back in the news

Above is the final version of the advertisement that the County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) won’t allow on their buses. Many readers of this blog likely know that I, months ago — as a representative of the NEPA Freethought Society — submitted a very simple ad containing the word “Atheists.” that was rejected by COLTS. — Here’s […]

NEPA Freethought Society Podcast – Episode 11 – Interview with Ethereal Collapse

Episode 11 of the NEPA Freethought Society Podcast is now available in video and audio format! Follow this link for the podcast through your method of choice. Podcast Topic: Joining us for this podcast — hailing from Wilkes-Barre, PA — are members of the melodic death metal band Ethereal Collapse. We discuss themes of philosophy […]

NEPA Freethought Society Podcast – Episode 10

Episode 10 of the NEPA Freethought Society Podcast — Religion and the Workplace — hosted by yours truly with the help of Rodney Collins — founder and board chairman of the NEPA Freethought Society — is now available! View the episode on the NEPA Freethought Society’s website and feel free to listen to past episodes, Our special […]

I was dismissed as ‘professional atheist,’ ‘insensitive,’ ‘self-absorbed’ by local newsradio host

In my last two posts regarding the Christian response to the death of Tyler Winstead, I argued that Rev. Michael Brewster’s comments were vapid, did nothing to address problems of violence, and were problematic considering they offer false hope to people who believe they’re actually doing something to address a problem. If you haven’t read […]