Archived YouTube discussion with Dan Fincke

Our discussion about feminism and controversies within the atheist/skeptic communities is now available – mirrored on my YouTube channel in addition to the original hosting on Dan’s YouTube channel. http://youtu.be/85l5rN_-6-g Does atheism lead to beliefs about feminism? What should the atheist movement be concerned with? What are the concerns of particular feminists? Is there good […]

Wilkes-Barre Mayor Tom Leighton: Atheists’ free speech “unfortunate”

The Times Leader recently published an article titled “W-B Council asked about shootings, after hours club and banner on Public Square” concerning, at least in part, a Wilkes-Barre city council meeting in which the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) “Nothing Fails Like Prayer” banner I — with the help of the FFRF — had placed […]

Don’t satirize feminists, but happily draw Mohammad?

I have recently realized tremendous inconsistency within the minds of various secular feminists who bemoan even the mildest satire directed at them but happily endorse an event dubbed Draw Mohammad Day in which secular individuals are encouraged to draw cartoons of Mohammad. At one extreme, satire and drawings of Mohammad — a product of Draw Mohammad […]

Friday Google Hangout with Dan Fincke – venue change

The venue of our originally intended discussion concerning feminism and controversies in the atheist/skeptic communities has changed from Brave Hero Radio to Google Hangouts to allow for a more focused debating atmosphere, personal nature, neutral ground, and a platform which may be more accessible and welcoming for prospective listeners. Tune in live Friday, May 31 […]

Amanda Marcotte refuses to honor her own debate challenge

Amanda Marcotte — blogger at the ‘Pandagon’ column at The Raw Story — has issued a debate challenge via Twitter “for anti-feminist atheists to argue with actual feminist claims.” I responded to her debate request multiple times and have, for whatever reason, been ignored. Amanda Marcotte claims there have been “no takers” although many people […]