Episodes

All Our Solutions Are Incomplete with David Breeden

Post date October 4, 2023

We have an insightful conversation with Dr. Reverend David Breeden, senior minister at the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis. We talk about the history of the modern Humanist movement and how the first Manifesto was a response against the growing fascism in Europe. Breeden explains what congregational humanism is about and how Mary Midgley’s idea that all solutions are incomplete fits with Humanism. David also gives his thoughts about the revision of the bylaws of the Unitarian Universalist Association.

Tags American Humanist Association, Congregational Humanism, Curtis Reese, First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis, History of Modern Humanism, Humanism, Mary Midgley, Rev. John H. Dietrich, social justice, Unitarian Universalism

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Ignoring The Community With St. Anthony’s Church Transformation

Post date September 15, 2023

We have an update on a recent public records check concerning the tax dollars being spent on the reuse of the former St. Anthony’s Catholic church in Toledo. Why does it seem like the Lucas County Land Bank is ignoring the wishes of the neighborhood community?

Tags adventus, Junction Neighborhood, Lucas County Land Bank, social justice, St. Anthony's Catholic Church, stakeholders, Toledo

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Guess What Happens When Christian Nationalists Write A Reproductive Rights Amendment?

Post date August 29, 2023

In this episode we mention how much fun we had at the recent Maumee Summer Fair then we talk about how Christian Nationalists like State Senator Theresa Gaverone violated state rules to hijack the Reproductive rights amendment in order to lie about what it actually does for pregnant individuals in the state.

Tags abortion, Christian nationalism, Frank LaRose, religious freedom, social justice, State Issue 1 (Reproductive Rights), State Senator Theresa Gaverone

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The Christian Nationalist Ideologies of a Law School Professor

Post date August 9, 2023

Professor Lee Strang is a Christian Nationalist law professor who is the go to guy for the religious extremists in the Ohio state house when they need conservative justifications for hurting the people of Ohio. Strang also founded a public charter school that is really religious. He also believes the 1st amendment doesn’t apply to atheists or secular humanists.

Tags 1st amendment, anti-choice, Christian nationalist, Lee Strang, public school, religious bigotry, religious freedom, separation of church and state

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Revolutionizing Democracy: An Insight into Ranked Choice Voting with Josie Schreiber

Would you believe that one small change in our elections here in Ohio would not only end toxic political campaigns, but would make democracy more accessible and fair for everyone? We talk to Josie Schreiber, NW Ohio regional organizer with Rank the Vote Ohio, about ranked choice voting and how it can secure an actual majority vote for winning candidates and eliminate voter apathy.

Tags democracy, elections, Josie Schreiber, Rank the Vote Ohio, ranked choice voting, State Issue 1 (2023)

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Fighting for Equality: Religious Freedom and LGBTQ Advocacy with Alison Gill

Post date June 28, 2023

We talk to Alison Gill from American Atheists about religious freedom and the attacks on the LGBTQ community by Christian Nationalists

Tags 1st amendment, American Atheists, gender affirming care, LGBTQ, religious freedom, separation of church and state, social justice, third party harm, transgender people

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Spend An August Weekend At BAHACON

Post date May 31, 2023

As the weather turns warmer, Humanists look to attend various conferences, events, and fairs. We gather in groups for affirmation, networking and the fun of socializing. We speak to Bob Barnes, President of Bluewater Atheists Humanists and Agnostics in Sarnia Ontario, about their conference coming up in August.

Tags BAHACON, Canada, conferences

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What’s New at the AHA with Nicole Carr

Post date May 10, 2023

We talk to the interim executive director of the American Humanist Association, Nicole Carr, about her journey to Humanism, why social justice is important (it’s about church and state), and what goes into awarding the Humanist of the Year honor.

Tags AHA Conference, American Humanist Association, Humanist of the Year, humanist values, religious freedom, separation of church and state, social justice