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- Promoting positive atheist culture and secular humanism as healthy alternatives to outdated, supernatural beliefs 
- Normalizing atheism by putting a human face on that which is being demonized 
- Informing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Preaching Humanist show is about<br /><ul><li>Promoting positive atheist culture and secular humanism as healthy alternatives to outdated, supernatural beliefs </li><li>Normalizing atheism by putting a human face on that which is being demonized </li><li>Informing atheists that visibility and awareness are the keys to acceptance in a very Christian culture</li><li>Defending the First Amendment principle of the separation of government and religion</li><li>Giving answers to questioning and doubting believers</li></ul><br />No god is required to live a life of love, joy, peace, fulfillment, meaning, and purpose! Sharing, caring, compassion, helping others to use reason, and our innate desire to be social and inquisitive are built into our nature.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>The Preaching Humanist 06.42 Just Do It LOST EPISODE!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-preaching-humanist-06-42-just-do-it-lost-episode--42664053</link><description><![CDATA[The Preaching Humanist with David Oliverio<br />Episode 06.42: Just Do It<br />The Golden Rule, Humanist Style Unlock the Secret to Human Goodness—It's Biological, Not Biblical! Do you think the Golden Rule belongs exclusively to religion? Think again! Join David Oliverio this week as he challenges common misconceptions and reveals the deep, ancient, and universal truth behind the simple principle of treating others as you want to be treated. This episode isn't about theological debates; it's about action: Just go out there and do it!.<br /><br />In This Compelling Episode, You Will Discover: The Universal Principle of Reciprocity: The Golden Rule is a "beautiful concept", a foundational truth found in over 14 versions and reflected in most religions and cultures worldwide. David Oliverio shows why associating this idea exclusively with Christianity (specifically the New Testament version: "do to others as you would have them do to you") is inaccurate.<br /><ul><li>A Scholarly Misunderstanding: Hear about David's conversation involving a well-educated, progressive liberal Methodist pastor who incorrectly stated that believers "have... the golden rule" exclusively. This incident proves that we, as humanists, need to step up and promote this wonderful worldview.</li></ul>Ancient Wisdom That Predates the Bible: Explore the origins of this ethic of reciprocity, proving that human compassion is timeless:<br /><ul><li>Buddhism: "Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful" (500 to 700 years prior to Jesus).</li><li>Hinduism: "Do not under others which would cause you pain if done to you".</li><li>Confucianism: "Try your best to treat others as you wish to be treated yourself," which is identified as the shortest way to benevolence.</li><li>Ancient Elite Egyptians: Even 3,800 years ago (1800 BCE), they had a version: "Do for one who may do for you that you may cause him thus to do".</li><li>A Surprisingly Humanistic Worldview: Learn how even Satanism (whose followers often don't believe in the devil) adheres to a very humanistic tenet similar to the Golden Rule: "Strive to act with compassion and empathy toward all creatures in accordance with reason".</li></ul>The Heartwarming Science of Goodness: Why should we practice the Golden Rule? Because it’s biological! David explains that our genes reward us for this essential behavior.<br /><ul><li>The Social Animal: As social animals, this principle motivates us to do what benefits the entire species. We can observe this inherent drive for good in other social creatures, like ants, termites, and bees.</li><li>The Feel-Good Factor: When you treat others well and help them, it makes you feel good! David shares a touching moment about how listening to and making his lonely, elderly clients happy makes him feel good, demonstrating how "reciprocal altruism" works in reality ("I will scratch your back if you scratch my back").</li><li>The Pleasure of Survival: David draws a parallel: essential human functions like eating and procreation feel good because they are vital to species existence. In the same way, the Golden Rule is pleasurable because it is vital for our survival and advancement.</li></ul>Let the light and the compassion of secular humanism shine! Don't miss this inspiring message—it's time to share this humanistic principle, live it, and make the world better.<br /><br />The Atheist Community of Austin (ACA), is a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit organization based in Austin, Texas. The Atheist Community of Austin is dedicated to promoting atheism, critical thinking, secular humanism, and the separation of religion and government.The ACA serves the local Austin community through outreach programs, providing informational resources and various volunteer activities. In addition, the ACA serves the community-at-large through free online portals including regular audio/video podcasts and social media. We are affiliated with a number of national and international groups devoted to atheism, freethought, or secular humanism.We define atheism as the lack of belief in gods. We see that people can be compassionate, giving, and live happy lives without a god belief. 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Episode 06.42: Just Do It
The Golden Rule, Humanist Style Unlock the Secret to Human Goodness—It's Biological, Not Biblical! Do you think the Golden Rule belongs exclusively to religion? Think again! Join...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Preaching Humanist with David Oliverio<br />Episode 06.42: Just Do It<br />The Golden Rule, Humanist Style Unlock the Secret to Human Goodness—It's Biological, Not Biblical! Do you think the Golden Rule belongs exclusively to religion? Think again! Join David Oliverio this week as he challenges common misconceptions and reveals the deep, ancient, and universal truth behind the simple principle of treating others as you want to be treated. This episode isn't about theological debates; it's about action: Just go out there and do it!.<br /><br />In This Compelling Episode, You Will Discover: The Universal Principle of Reciprocity: The Golden Rule is a "beautiful concept", a foundational truth found in over 14 versions and reflected in most religions and cultures worldwide. David Oliverio shows why associating this idea exclusively with Christianity (specifically the New Testament version: "do to others as you would have them do to you") is inaccurate.<br /><ul><li>A Scholarly Misunderstanding: Hear about David's conversation involving a well-educated, progressive liberal Methodist pastor who incorrectly stated that believers "have... the golden rule" exclusively. This incident proves that we, as humanists, need to step up and promote this wonderful worldview.</li></ul>Ancient Wisdom That Predates the Bible: Explore the origins of this ethic of reciprocity, proving that human compassion is timeless:<br /><ul><li>Buddhism: "Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful" (500 to 700 years prior to Jesus).</li><li>Hinduism: "Do not under others which would cause you pain if done to you".</li><li>Confucianism: "Try your best to treat others as you wish to be treated yourself," which is identified as the shortest way to benevolence.</li><li>Ancient Elite Egyptians: Even 3,800 years ago (1800 BCE), they had a version: "Do for one who may do for you that you may cause him thus to do".</li><li>A Surprisingly Humanistic Worldview: Learn how even Satanism (whose followers often don't believe in the devil) adheres to a very humanistic tenet similar to the Golden Rule: "Strive to act with compassion and empathy toward all creatures in accordance with reason".</li></ul>The Heartwarming Science of Goodness: Why should we practice the Golden Rule? Because it’s biological! David explains that our genes reward us for this essential behavior.<br /><ul><li>The Social Animal: As social animals, this principle motivates us to do what benefits the entire species. We can observe this inherent drive for good in other social creatures, like ants, termites, and bees.</li><li>The Feel-Good Factor: When you treat others well and help them, it makes you feel good! David shares a touching moment about how listening to and making his lonely, elderly clients happy makes him feel good, demonstrating how "reciprocal altruism" works in reality ("I will scratch your back if you scratch my back").</li><li>The Pleasure of Survival: David draws a parallel: essential human functions like eating and procreation feel good because they are vital to species existence. In the same way, the Golden Rule is pleasurable because it is vital for our survival and advancement.</li></ul>Let the light and the compassion of secular humanism shine! Don't miss this inspiring message—it's time to share this humanistic principle, live it, and make the world better.<br /><br />The Atheist Community of Austin (ACA), is a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit organization based in Austin, Texas. The Atheist Community of Austin is dedicated to promoting atheism, critical thinking, secular humanism, and the separation of religion and government.The ACA serves the local Austin community through outreach programs, providing informational resources and various volunteer activities. In addition, the ACA serves the community-at-large through free online portals including regular audio/video podcasts and social media. 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This week, we dive deep into the enduring beauty and power of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)—the humanist way!<br /><br />Why This Episode Will Move You: A Beacon Born from Darkness: The UDHR is more than just an international document; it is a global promise born from the ashes of World War II's atrocities. Adopted by the United Nations in 1948, the UDHR was designed to preserve the rights and freedoms of all people—a concept David Oliverio calls "pure humanism". Learn how the UN's goal of achieving world peace and world unity is inherently humanistic.<br /><br />The Compassionate Architect: We celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt. Described as a wonderful, brilliant, and compassionate woman, she was the primary force who headed up and constructed the UDHR. Though raised religious (Episcopalian, according to the host's facts), she knew that a document granting dignity, rights, and freedoms for all humans was essential, much like the U.S. Constitution.<br /><br />Equality Regardless of Difference: The UDHR consists of 30 beautiful articles covering individual basic rights and freedoms. Discover why the core principle—that all humans are born free and equal in dignity and rights—is revolutionary. This document explicitly calls for zero discrimination, standing firmly against division based on:<br /><ul><li>Race: David shares a heartwarming anecdote of seeing an interracial couple hiking, expressing hope that this "amalgamation of races" is the way we can finally end racism.</li><li>Gender: Including male, female, straight, gay, bi, and LGBT.</li><li>Religion: The UDHR is a secular document, making no mention of Bible verses, a higher power, or a god.</li><li>Nationality or Language.</li></ul>Rights That Guarantee a Humane Existence: David explores powerful articles that form the foundation of our ethical world, including:<br /><ul><li>No Slavery (Article 4).</li><li>No Torture (Article 5).</li><li>Freedom of Thought (Article 18)—the right to believe, or not believe, as you choose, and even to change your religion. This is vital, especially since discrimination exists against those who no longer believe in anything supernatural.</li><li>Freedom of Expression (Article 19)—the right to share your ideas with others non-coercively, because secular humanism offers something that increases happiness and societal health.</li></ul>The Humanist Call for Compassion: Motivated by empathy and human love, David spotlights Article 25: Food and Shelter for All. He argues we must live in a world where everyone—mothers, children, the elderly, the unemployed, and the disabled—has the right to be cared for. This includes the universal right to healthcare and free education (Article 26) to better the lives of all humanity. Finally, be reassured that no one can take away your human rights (Article 30). Hear David’s personal reflection on how his previous life as an evangelical preacher contrasted with his current understanding, and why the UDHR is essential for achieving world peace and unity.<br /><br />Don't miss this inspiring conversation! <i>Remember to let the light and the compassion of secular humanism shine!</i><br /><br />The Atheist Community of Austin (ACA), is a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit organization based in Austin, Texas. The Atheist Community of Austin is dedicated to promoting atheism, critical thinking, secular humanism, and the separation of religion and government.The ACA serves the local Austin community through outreach programs, providing informational resources and various volunteer activities. In addition, the ACA serves the community-at-large through free online portals including regular audio/video podcasts and social media. We are affiliated with a number of national and international groups devoted to atheism, freethought, or secular humanism.We define atheism as the lack of belief in gods. We see that people can be compassionate, giving, and live happy lives without a god belief. We see that we can have community with each other and work towards a common goal.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42664049</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:50:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42664049/the_preaching_humanist_06_41_healthy_minded_humanists.mp3" length="10499973" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7b0e55d9-05e9-49bb-807b-eec5f0e60a73/7b0e55d9-05e9-49bb-807b-eec5f0e60a73.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7b0e55d9-05e9-49bb-807b-eec5f0e60a73/7b0e55d9-05e9-49bb-807b-eec5f0e60a73.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7b0e55d9-05e9-49bb-807b-eec5f0e60a73/7b0e55d9-05e9-49bb-807b-eec5f0e60a73.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Atheist Community of Austin</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Preaching Humanist with David Oliverio
Episode 06.41: Universal Rights: The Humanist Way

Listen Now to Discover the Heart of Humanism and Universal Dignity! Join David Oliverio as he attempts to keep this crucial topic inspiring and motivational...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Preaching Humanist with David Oliverio<br />Episode 06.41: Universal Rights: The Humanist Way<br /><br />Listen Now to Discover the Heart of Humanism and Universal Dignity! Join David Oliverio as he attempts to keep this crucial topic inspiring and motivational for all secular humanists. This week, we dive deep into the enduring beauty and power of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)—the humanist way!<br /><br />Why This Episode Will Move You: A Beacon Born from Darkness: The UDHR is more than just an international document; it is a global promise born from the ashes of World War II's atrocities. Adopted by the United Nations in 1948, the UDHR was designed to preserve the rights and freedoms of all people—a concept David Oliverio calls "pure humanism". Learn how the UN's goal of achieving world peace and world unity is inherently humanistic.<br /><br />The Compassionate Architect: We celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt. Described as a wonderful, brilliant, and compassionate woman, she was the primary force who headed up and constructed the UDHR. Though raised religious (Episcopalian, according to the host's facts), she knew that a document granting dignity, rights, and freedoms for all humans was essential, much like the U.S. Constitution.<br /><br />Equality Regardless of Difference: The UDHR consists of 30 beautiful articles covering individual basic rights and freedoms. Discover why the core principle—that all humans are born free and equal in dignity and rights—is revolutionary. This document explicitly calls for zero discrimination, standing firmly against division based on:<br /><ul><li>Race: David shares a heartwarming anecdote of seeing an interracial couple hiking, expressing hope that this "amalgamation of races" is the way we can finally end racism.</li><li>Gender: Including male, female, straight, gay, bi, and LGBT.</li><li>Religion: The UDHR is a secular document, making no mention of Bible verses, a higher power, or a god.</li><li>Nationality or Language.</li></ul>Rights That Guarantee a Humane Existence: David explores powerful articles that form the foundation of our ethical world, including:<br /><ul><li>No Slavery (Article 4).</li><li>No Torture (Article 5).</li><li>Freedom of Thought (Article 18)—the right to believe, or not believe, as you choose, and even to change your religion. This is vital, especially since discrimination exists against those who no longer believe in anything supernatural.</li><li>Freedom of Expression (Article 19)—the right to share your ideas with others non-coercively, because secular humanism offers something that increases happiness and societal health.</li></ul>The Humanist Call for Compassion: Motivated by empathy and human love, David spotlights Article 25: Food and Shelter for All. He argues we must live in a world where everyone—mothers, children, the elderly, the unemployed, and the disabled—has the right to be cared for. This includes the universal right to healthcare and free education (Article 26) to better the lives of all humanity. Finally, be reassured that no one can take away your human rights (Article 30). Hear David’s personal reflection on how his previous life as an evangelical preacher contrasted with his current understanding, and why the UDHR is essential for achieving world peace and unity.<br /><br />Don't miss this inspiring conversation! <i>Remember to let the light and the compassion of secular humanism shine!</i><br /><br />The Atheist Community of Austin (ACA), is a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit organization based in Austin, Texas. The Atheist Community of Austin is dedicated to promoting atheism, critical thinking, secular humanism, and the separation of religion and government.The ACA serves the local Austin community through outreach programs, providing informational resources and various volunteer activities. 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Humanism is presented as a progressive philosophy of life that affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical, moral lives for personal fulfillment and the well-being of all. The conversation aims to provide a message for those who want to become better people. The good life, as promoted by humanism, is guided by reason, informed by science, and motivated by human love, compassion, and empathy. By maturing and growing, individuals become happier, enabling them to help others who are lonely or not emotionally secure. Key Concepts &amp; Characteristics The discussion focuses on the five characteristics that define a healthy minded, emotionally secure person: 1. Trusting Person<br /><ul><li>A trusting person gives others the benefit of the doubt, contrasting with the perspective of those who advise, "trust no one".</li><li>The host notes that people who struggle with trust have often been hurt or offended.</li><li>An anecdote is shared about a client who, coming from a fundamentalist Christian and politically conservative worldview with two failed marriages, initially told the host, "if you ever lie to me i will never trust you again". However, the host believes this issue can be outgrown.</li></ul>2. Confident<br /><ul><li>This characteristic involves exemplifying confidence, not pridefulness.</li><li>True humility is defined as understanding one's own strengths and weaknesses, differentiating it from the false humility often associated with Christian piety (the attitude that one is worthless or can do nothing without a higher power).</li><li>Confidence is derived from experiential intelligence, knowledge gained from reading and studying, and living the lifestyle.</li><li>A healthy minded person acknowledges areas of weakness and depends on others' abilities and skill sets for help in those areas.</li></ul>3. Optimistic<br /><ul><li>Optimistic people look for the good in others instead of focusing on small flaws or nuances.</li><li>The host uses the white sheet of paper analogy: A pessimistic person (one eaten up by cynicism) will see the black dots on the white paper, while an optimistic person will see the clean white sheet of paper.</li><li>The host identifies as a "self-professed positive optimistic cosmopolitan secular humanist and... atheist activist" (quoting Stephen Pinker).</li></ul>4. Friendly (Amiable Diplomatic Humanism)<br /><ul><li>Being friendly means being outgoing and making eye contact with people.</li><li>However, friendliness and diplomatic nature can sometimes be misinterpreted by others as aggression, flirtation, or even a sign that the individual has "a screw loose".</li><li>The host recalls instances where attempts to simply say "good morning" were met with avoidance or hostility (e.g., a couple on a hike who refused to talk, fearing he was a threat, or receiving hate talk from angry evangelical Christians).</li></ul>5. Open-Minded<br /><ul><li>Healthy-minded people are objective thinkers who remain open-minded.</li><li>For many secular humanists, atheists, or agnostics, this open-mindedness involved examining both sides, doing research, and concluding there was no evidence for the supernatural.</li><li>Open-minded people continue to change, listen to others, and remain diplomatic, utilizing checks and balances (though listening does not necessitate agreement).</li></ul>Philosophical Takeaway Secular humanism promotes a more fully developed human being. The core difference between humanism and primitive religions is the source of goodness: Humanists affirm that goodness derives "from the human animal in nature". The goal is to mature, grow, become better, and let "the light and the compassion of secular humanism shine".<br /><br />The Atheist Community of Austin (ACA), is a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit organization based in Austin, Texas. The Atheist Community of Austin is dedicated to promoting atheism, critical thinking, secular humanism, and the separation of religion and government.The ACA serves the local Austin community through outreach programs, providing informational resources and various volunteer activities. In addition, the ACA serves the community-at-large through free online portals including regular audio/video podcasts and social media. We are affiliated with a number of national and international groups devoted to atheism, freethought, or secular humanism.We define atheism as the lack of belief in gods. We see that people can be compassionate, giving, and live happy lives without a god belief. We see that we can have community with each other and work towards a common goal.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42664052</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:45:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42664052/the_preaching_humanist_06_40_healthy_minded_humanists.mp3" length="10378629" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fbd3af63-e593-4b92-9c9c-d8b1ff1418f7/fbd3af63-e593-4b92-9c9c-d8b1ff1418f7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fbd3af63-e593-4b92-9c9c-d8b1ff1418f7/fbd3af63-e593-4b92-9c9c-d8b1ff1418f7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fbd3af63-e593-4b92-9c9c-d8b1ff1418f7/fbd3af63-e593-4b92-9c9c-d8b1ff1418f7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Atheist Community of Austin</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Healthy Minded Humanists | The Preaching Humanist 06.40

Host: David Oliverio Episode

Title: Healthy Minded Humanists Summary: In this episode of The Preaching Humanist, David Oliverio discusses Healthy Minded Humanism and outlines the five key...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Healthy Minded Humanists | The Preaching Humanist 06.40</b><br /><br />Host: David Oliverio Episode<br /><br />Title: Healthy Minded Humanists Summary: In this episode of The Preaching Humanist, David Oliverio discusses Healthy Minded Humanism and outlines the five key characteristics of an emotionally secure individual. Humanism is presented as a progressive philosophy of life that affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical, moral lives for personal fulfillment and the well-being of all. The conversation aims to provide a message for those who want to become better people. The good life, as promoted by humanism, is guided by reason, informed by science, and motivated by human love, compassion, and empathy. By maturing and growing, individuals become happier, enabling them to help others who are lonely or not emotionally secure. Key Concepts &amp; Characteristics The discussion focuses on the five characteristics that define a healthy minded, emotionally secure person: 1. Trusting Person<br /><ul><li>A trusting person gives others the benefit of the doubt, contrasting with the perspective of those who advise, "trust no one".</li><li>The host notes that people who struggle with trust have often been hurt or offended.</li><li>An anecdote is shared about a client who, coming from a fundamentalist Christian and politically conservative worldview with two failed marriages, initially told the host, "if you ever lie to me i will never trust you again". However, the host believes this issue can be outgrown.</li></ul>2. Confident<br /><ul><li>This characteristic involves exemplifying confidence, not pridefulness.</li><li>True humility is defined as understanding one's own strengths and weaknesses, differentiating it from the false humility often associated with Christian piety (the attitude that one is worthless or can do nothing without a higher power).</li><li>Confidence is derived from experiential intelligence, knowledge gained from reading and studying, and living the lifestyle.</li><li>A healthy minded person acknowledges areas of weakness and depends on others' abilities and skill sets for help in those areas.</li></ul>3. Optimistic<br /><ul><li>Optimistic people look for the good in others instead of focusing on small flaws or nuances.</li><li>The host uses the white sheet of paper analogy: A pessimistic person (one eaten up by cynicism) will see the black dots on the white paper, while an optimistic person will see the clean white sheet of paper.</li><li>The host identifies as a "self-professed positive optimistic cosmopolitan secular humanist and... atheist activist" (quoting Stephen Pinker).</li></ul>4. Friendly (Amiable Diplomatic Humanism)<br /><ul><li>Being friendly means being outgoing and making eye contact with people.</li><li>However, friendliness and diplomatic nature can sometimes be misinterpreted by others as aggression, flirtation, or even a sign that the individual has "a screw loose".</li><li>The host recalls instances where attempts to simply say "good morning" were met with avoidance or hostility (e.g., a couple on a hike who refused to talk, fearing he was a threat, or receiving hate talk from angry evangelical Christians).</li></ul>5. Open-Minded<br /><ul><li>Healthy-minded people are objective thinkers who remain open-minded.</li><li>For many secular humanists, atheists, or agnostics, this open-mindedness involved examining both sides, doing research, and concluding there was no evidence for the supernatural.</li><li>Open-minded people continue to change, listen to others, and remain diplomatic, utilizing checks and balances (though listening does not necessitate agreement).</li></ul>Philosophical Takeaway Secular humanism promotes a more fully developed human being. The core difference between humanism and primitive religions is the source of goodness: Humanists affirm that goodness derives "from the human animal in nature". The goal is to mature, grow, become better, and let "the light...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>649</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d743021e0236f03c7f49489530f467f2.jpg"/><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>40</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Preaching Humanist 06.39 The Value of Secular Public Schools LOST EPISODE!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-preaching-humanist-06-39-the-value-of-secular-public-schools-lost-episode--42664051</link><description><![CDATA[<b>The Value of Secular Public Schools | The Preaching Humanist 06.39</b><br /><br />Join David Oliverio, The Preaching Humanist, as he explores the question of whether religious texts are necessary to instill good moral and ethical behavior in children, making the case for the crucial role of secular public schools in fostering judicious citizens. In this episode, David argues that the good life is guided by reason, informed by science, and motivated by compassion, empathy, and love.<br />Key Discussion Points: The Secular Curriculum in Practice David shares an anecdote about observing a kindergarten/first-grade class during social distance learning. The curriculum in this secular public school focused on teaching first graders in their formative years not bible verses, but rather the seven Cs of character:<br /><ul><li>Getting along with others.</li><li>Being kind and respectful.</li><li>Trusting people and having good relationships.</li><li>Ethics and morals necessary to become good adult citizens.</li></ul>Horace Mann: The Foundation of Secular Education The episode draws heavily on the work of Horace Mann (1796–1859), an American education reformer who promoted public education with a secular nature, similar to the separation of religion and government outlined in the Constitution.<br /><ul><li>Mann famously stated: "Our public schools are not are not theological seminaries".</li><li>Historian Elwood Cobbleberry noted that Mann did more than anyone to establish the modern American conception of education.</li></ul>The Six Pillars of Secular Public Schools Drawing on Mann's vision, David outlines the six core objectives or "should bes" of public education in America:<br /><ol><li>Universal: Education should be for everybody and easily accessible.</li><li>Non-Sectarian: Education must be non-religious and avoid divisive groups that are isolated from or critical of others. (David notes that Mann, despite being raised Calvinist/Evangelical Fundamentalist, became progressive and liberal in his theology).</li><li>Free: Education is a human right.</li><li>Social Efficiency / Peak Performance: The goal is to raise high-performance individuals in society by teaching them to amalgamate with people of different beliefs and escape their "echo chamber" or "confirmation bias bubble".</li><li>Civic Virtue: Education should promote the common welfare of the community. David, as a secular humanist and atheist, asserts that ethics and morals are inherent within us as social animals and learned through reason, critical thinking, and consequentialist ethics.</li><li>Producing Character: Focusing on character development and the seven Cs of character, going beyond "mere learning" to help children become better all-around people.</li></ol>Public Schools as Partners in Development While acknowledging that parental responsibility is number one, David argues that public schools assist in raising children in their formative years. This assistance is critical for children who come from unfortunate backgrounds that lack loving parental guidance, compassion, or structure from caring adults.<br /><ul><li>The host mentions his wife, a high school public special education teacher, who often teaches students from poverty who lack proper structure.</li><li>Secular teaching already provides good instruction on character building, ethics, and morals.</li></ul>Secularism, Knowledge, and Society David contends that education and knowledge promote good, right living, while crime is the offspring of ignorance and superstition. To achieve moral, good, judicious adult citizens, children must be grounded and rooted in science and knowledge and receive a proper, non-sectarian education. The evidence, David concludes, shows that societies around the world that are more secular, promote science education, and separate religion from government and public schools are the healthier, more peaceful, rational societies with less violence and less crime. <i>Thank you for watching The Preaching Humanist. Remember to let the light and the compassion of secular humanism shine!</i><br /><br />The Atheist Community of Austin (ACA), is a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit organization based in Austin, Texas. The Atheist Community of Austin is dedicated to promoting atheism, critical thinking, secular humanism, and the separation of religion and government.The ACA serves the local Austin community through outreach programs, providing informational resources and various volunteer activities. In addition, the ACA serves the community-at-large through free online portals including regular audio/video podcasts and social media. We are affiliated with a number of national and international groups devoted to atheism, freethought, or secular humanism.We define atheism as the lack of belief in gods. We see that people can be compassionate, giving, and live happy lives without a god belief. We see that we can have community with each other and work towards a common goal.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42664051</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:45:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42664051/the_preaching_humanist_06_39_the_value_of_secular_public_schools.mp3" length="9829893" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f77795a5-9d00-494c-8975-76f5cfdff9d1/f77795a5-9d00-494c-8975-76f5cfdff9d1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f77795a5-9d00-494c-8975-76f5cfdff9d1/f77795a5-9d00-494c-8975-76f5cfdff9d1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f77795a5-9d00-494c-8975-76f5cfdff9d1/f77795a5-9d00-494c-8975-76f5cfdff9d1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Atheist Community of Austin</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Value of Secular Public Schools | The Preaching Humanist 06.39

Join David Oliverio, The Preaching Humanist, as he explores the question of whether religious texts are necessary to instill good moral and ethical behavior in children, making the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>The Value of Secular Public Schools | The Preaching Humanist 06.39</b><br /><br />Join David Oliverio, The Preaching Humanist, as he explores the question of whether religious texts are necessary to instill good moral and ethical behavior in children, making the case for the crucial role of secular public schools in fostering judicious citizens. In this episode, David argues that the good life is guided by reason, informed by science, and motivated by compassion, empathy, and love.<br />Key Discussion Points: The Secular Curriculum in Practice David shares an anecdote about observing a kindergarten/first-grade class during social distance learning. The curriculum in this secular public school focused on teaching first graders in their formative years not bible verses, but rather the seven Cs of character:<br /><ul><li>Getting along with others.</li><li>Being kind and respectful.</li><li>Trusting people and having good relationships.</li><li>Ethics and morals necessary to become good adult citizens.</li></ul>Horace Mann: The Foundation of Secular Education The episode draws heavily on the work of Horace Mann (1796–1859), an American education reformer who promoted public education with a secular nature, similar to the separation of religion and government outlined in the Constitution.<br /><ul><li>Mann famously stated: "Our public schools are not are not theological seminaries".</li><li>Historian Elwood Cobbleberry noted that Mann did more than anyone to establish the modern American conception of education.</li></ul>The Six Pillars of Secular Public Schools Drawing on Mann's vision, David outlines the six core objectives or "should bes" of public education in America:<br /><ol><li>Universal: Education should be for everybody and easily accessible.</li><li>Non-Sectarian: Education must be non-religious and avoid divisive groups that are isolated from or critical of others. (David notes that Mann, despite being raised Calvinist/Evangelical Fundamentalist, became progressive and liberal in his theology).</li><li>Free: Education is a human right.</li><li>Social Efficiency / Peak Performance: The goal is to raise high-performance individuals in society by teaching them to amalgamate with people of different beliefs and escape their "echo chamber" or "confirmation bias bubble".</li><li>Civic Virtue: Education should promote the common welfare of the community. David, as a secular humanist and atheist, asserts that ethics and morals are inherent within us as social animals and learned through reason, critical thinking, and consequentialist ethics.</li><li>Producing Character: Focusing on character development and the seven Cs of character, going beyond "mere learning" to help children become better all-around people.</li></ol>Public Schools as Partners in Development While acknowledging that parental responsibility is number one, David argues that public schools assist in raising children in their formative years. This assistance is critical for children who come from unfortunate backgrounds that lack loving parental guidance, compassion, or structure from caring adults.<br /><ul><li>The host mentions his wife, a high school public special education teacher, who often teaches students from poverty who lack proper structure.</li><li>Secular teaching already provides good instruction on character building, ethics, and morals.</li></ul>Secularism, Knowledge, and Society David contends that education and knowledge promote good, right living, while crime is the offspring of ignorance and superstition. To achieve moral, good, judicious adult citizens, children must be grounded and rooted in science and knowledge and receive a proper, non-sectarian education. The evidence, David concludes, shows that societies around the world that are more secular, promote science education, and separate religion from government and public schools are the healthier, more peaceful, rational societies with less violence and less crime. <i>Thank you...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>615</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d743021e0236f03c7f49489530f467f2.jpg"/><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>39</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Preaching Humanist 06.38 Keeping Church and State Separate LOST EPISODE!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-preaching-humanist-06-38-keeping-church-and-state-separate-lost-episode--42664050</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Keeping Church and State Separate | The Preaching Humanist 06.38</b><br /><br />Host: David Oliverio<br /><br />The Preaching Humanist Mission: The show promotes the philosophy that the good life is guided by reason, informed by science, and motivated by human compassion, empathy, and love. The focus is on promoting a well-balanced philosophy called secular humanism. Secular humanism works to promote the good for all and decrease suffering. This philosophy also includes resistance against the approachment of fundamentalism, fascism, authoritarianism, and Christian theocracy in government and in people's lives.<br /><br />Episode Topic: Church-State Separation The host emphasizes that keeping church and state separate is very important. While the host is not an expert on the topic, the episode provides a refresher on the basic principles of church-state separation that everyone should understand. Key Discussion Points: A Constitutional Refresher The episode covers four quick points that reinforce the secular foundation of the United States Constitution: 1. Article Six of the U.S. Constitution<br /><ul><li>The No Religious Test Clause: This clause mandates that a religious test shall ever be required as a qualification for any kind of government office. This is noted as the only reference to religion in the entire Constitution.</li><li>Supreme Law of the Land: Article Six clearly establishes that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land, and not the Bible.</li><li>A Secular Document: The Constitution is described as a secular document, in fact, the first pure secular constitution in the history of the world.</li></ul>2. The First Amendment (Bill of Rights)<br /><ul><li>The Establishment Clause: This clause dictates that government shall make no respect for the religion or prohibit the free exercise thereof.</li><li>Dual Protection: This clause means that the separation of church and state prevents religious control over government and, crucially, prevents government control over religion.</li><li>Government Neutrality: The government is prohibited from establishing or sponsoring a religion and is supposed to remain neutral on religion. If Christians were permitted to talk about their beliefs in government, then other religions (Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Secular Humanism) would also have to be allowed, reinforcing the need for separation.</li></ul>3. The "Wall of Separation" (Thomas Jefferson)<br /><ul><li>Origin: The famous phrase "a wall of separation" originates from a letter to the Danbury Baptist in 1802 by Thomas Jefferson.</li><li>Interpretation: The phrase is an analogy and an interpretation of the establishment clause from the First Amendment. The idea of separation is described as prevalent and pervasive throughout the entire Constitution due to the zero mention of a god in the document (the only religious reference being the No Religious Test Clause).</li><li>Intent of the Founders (James Madison): The founding fathers, whether they believed in God or not, understood the necessity of separation.<ul><li>Purity: James Madison stated that religion and government will both exist in greater purity the less they are mixed together.</li><li>Preventing Strife: Madison also highlighted that the purpose of separation of church and state is to keep the ceaseless strife (wars and blood-soaked soil from Europe centered around personal beliefs) from the new world.</li></ul></li></ul>4. The Treaty of Tripoli (1796)<br /><ul><li>Context: This was a treaty of peace and friendship between the U.S. and Tripoli (modern-day Libya in North Africa).</li><li>Official Ratification: The treaty was ratified, approved by the US Senate without debate, and signed by President John Adams.</li><li>Explicit Statement: The treaty contains the explicit declaration that the U.S. government is not in any sense founded on the Christian religion. The Constitution exists to provide liberty, justice, freedom, and equality for all.</li></ul>Resources and Action Items Recommended Reading The host recommends listeners go deeper into the topic by consulting experts, including:<br /><ul><li>Andrew Seidel's book, The Founding Myth (Seidel works for the Freedom From Religion Foundation).</li><li>Katherine Stewart's book, The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism.</li></ul>How to Resist Theocracy As secular humanists, listeners must resist the encroachment of theocracy.<br /><ul><li>Vote: Individuals must vote for people that believe in the Constitution as the supreme law of the land.</li><li>Support Groups: Individuals should find and support major groups that fight for constitutional freedoms and work to maintain the wall of separation between church and state. These groups include attorneys, such as Andrew Seidel, who fight for people's freedoms.</li></ul><br /><br />The Atheist Community of Austin (ACA), is a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit organization based in Austin, Texas. The Atheist Community of Austin is dedicated to promoting atheism, critical thinking, secular humanism, and the separation of religion and government.The ACA serves the local Austin community through outreach programs, providing informational resources and various volunteer activities. In addition, the ACA serves the community-at-large through free online portals including regular audio/video podcasts and social media. We are affiliated with a number of national and international groups devoted to atheism, freethought, or secular humanism.We define atheism as the lack of belief in gods. We see that people can be compassionate, giving, and live happy lives without a god belief. We see that we can have community with each other and work towards a common goal.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42664050</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 05:40:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42664050/the_preaching_humanist_06_38_keeping_church_and_state_separate.mp3" length="10309125" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f59b061c-ef3e-4702-904b-2f0aa4cfc42b/f59b061c-ef3e-4702-904b-2f0aa4cfc42b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f59b061c-ef3e-4702-904b-2f0aa4cfc42b/f59b061c-ef3e-4702-904b-2f0aa4cfc42b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f59b061c-ef3e-4702-904b-2f0aa4cfc42b/f59b061c-ef3e-4702-904b-2f0aa4cfc42b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Atheist Community of Austin</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Keeping Church and State Separate | The Preaching Humanist 06.38

Host: David Oliverio

The Preaching Humanist Mission: The show promotes the philosophy that the good life is guided by reason, informed by science, and motivated by human compassion,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Keeping Church and State Separate | The Preaching Humanist 06.38</b><br /><br />Host: David Oliverio<br /><br />The Preaching Humanist Mission: The show promotes the philosophy that the good life is guided by reason, informed by science, and motivated by human compassion, empathy, and love. The focus is on promoting a well-balanced philosophy called secular humanism. Secular humanism works to promote the good for all and decrease suffering. This philosophy also includes resistance against the approachment of fundamentalism, fascism, authoritarianism, and Christian theocracy in government and in people's lives.<br /><br />Episode Topic: Church-State Separation The host emphasizes that keeping church and state separate is very important. While the host is not an expert on the topic, the episode provides a refresher on the basic principles of church-state separation that everyone should understand. Key Discussion Points: A Constitutional Refresher The episode covers four quick points that reinforce the secular foundation of the United States Constitution: 1. Article Six of the U.S. Constitution<br /><ul><li>The No Religious Test Clause: This clause mandates that a religious test shall ever be required as a qualification for any kind of government office. This is noted as the only reference to religion in the entire Constitution.</li><li>Supreme Law of the Land: Article Six clearly establishes that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land, and not the Bible.</li><li>A Secular Document: The Constitution is described as a secular document, in fact, the first pure secular constitution in the history of the world.</li></ul>2. The First Amendment (Bill of Rights)<br /><ul><li>The Establishment Clause: This clause dictates that government shall make no respect for the religion or prohibit the free exercise thereof.</li><li>Dual Protection: This clause means that the separation of church and state prevents religious control over government and, crucially, prevents government control over religion.</li><li>Government Neutrality: The government is prohibited from establishing or sponsoring a religion and is supposed to remain neutral on religion. If Christians were permitted to talk about their beliefs in government, then other religions (Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Secular Humanism) would also have to be allowed, reinforcing the need for separation.</li></ul>3. The "Wall of Separation" (Thomas Jefferson)<br /><ul><li>Origin: The famous phrase "a wall of separation" originates from a letter to the Danbury Baptist in 1802 by Thomas Jefferson.</li><li>Interpretation: The phrase is an analogy and an interpretation of the establishment clause from the First Amendment. The idea of separation is described as prevalent and pervasive throughout the entire Constitution due to the zero mention of a god in the document (the only religious reference being the No Religious Test Clause).</li><li>Intent of the Founders (James Madison): The founding fathers, whether they believed in God or not, understood the necessity of separation.<ul><li>Purity: James Madison stated that religion and government will both exist in greater purity the less they are mixed together.</li><li>Preventing Strife: Madison also highlighted that the purpose of separation of church and state is to keep the ceaseless strife (wars and blood-soaked soil from Europe centered around personal beliefs) from the new world.</li></ul></li></ul>4. The Treaty of Tripoli (1796)<br /><ul><li>Context: This was a treaty of peace and friendship between the U.S. and Tripoli (modern-day Libya in North Africa).</li><li>Official Ratification: The treaty was ratified, approved by the US Senate without debate, and signed by President John Adams.</li><li>Explicit Statement: The treaty contains the explicit declaration that the U.S. government is not in any sense founded on the Christian religion. The Constitution exists to provide liberty, justice, freedom, and equality for...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>645</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d743021e0236f03c7f49489530f467f2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Preaching Humanist 06.37  Keeping Peace in the Secular World LOST EPISODE!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-preaching-humanist-06-37-keeping-peace-in-the-secular-world-lost-episode--42664054</link><description><![CDATA[<b>Keeping Peace in the Secular World | The Preaching Humanist 06.37</b><br /><br />In this insightful episode, host David Oliverio of The Preaching Humanist discusses the critical need for unity and peace within the atheist and secular humanist communities. Drawing inspiration from the concept of "ecumenism" in Christianity—the effort to promote unity despite differing denominations—Oliverio urges secular movements to follow a similar path: to "major on the majors" and minimize differences. Episode Summary David Oliverio tackles the phenomenon of internal conflict and strife within secular communities, often caused by focusing on slight variations or "frivolous topics". He argues that when groups concentrate on minor nuances, the probability of internal conflict and splits increases. The core message is that all non-believers are on the same team, and focusing on positive major agreements is far more productive than debating subtle differences. The episode concludes by outlining practical steps—like exercising diplomacy and openness—needed to foster healthy relationships and project a united front to the world. Key Topics Discussed The Call for Secular Ecumenism:<br /><ul><li>The concept of ecumenism promotes unity among different Christian churches by encouraging them to focus on shared major beliefs rather than minor differences.</li><li>Oliverio advocates for this approach in the atheist and secular humanist communities, recognizing that no two people or philosophies agree 100% on everything.</li></ul>Frivolous Sources of Conflict: Oliverio identifies specific arguments that cause conflict and division, which he views as unnecessary distractions:<br /><ul><li>Atheist vs. Agnostic Identity: Debating whether one should identify as an atheist or an agnostic. The host emphasizes that under the banner of humanism and secularism, all non-believers (including secularist, non-religious, and non-believer) are encapsulated and on the same team.</li><li>Historical Debates: The argument among atheist historians regarding the Mythicist view (Jesus was a complete myth) versus the Historical Jesus view (there is evidence for a historical, though non-divine, figure). Oliverio asks how relevant this debate is to everyday life.</li><li>Philosophical Nuances: Debates over issues like whether religion is a genetically inherited trait, or the complexities of determinism versus free will.</li></ul>Requirements for Keeping Peace and Achieving Unity: The speaker outlines several necessary components for maintaining healthy relationships and unity within the secular movement:<br /><ul><li>Checks and Balances: Recognizing that no single group or person has all the answers.</li><li>Openness and Open-Mindedness: Listening to opposing views, practicing gentle discourse, and engaging in friendly dialogue.</li><li>Diplomacy: The vital skill of getting along kindly with people from different worldviews, tribes, political parties, or belief systems.</li><li>Strategic Compromise: Attempting compromise to keep the peace, provided that the compromise does not involve views detrimental or harmful to others (e.g., agreeing with the humanistic, good parts of the Bible, but not compromising on detrimental aspects).</li></ul>The Ultimate Goal: The secular community must strive for unity—"united we stand, divided we fall," referencing a 1970 song by The Brotherhood of Man. The host’s goal is to normalize both atheism and agnosticism under secularism and humanism. By putting aside slight differences, non-believers must show the world that it is possible to have a good life in a god-free world.<br /><br />The Atheist Community of Austin (ACA), is a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit organization based in Austin, Texas. The Atheist Community of Austin is dedicated to promoting atheism, critical thinking, secular humanism, and the separation of religion and government.The ACA serves the local Austin community through outreach programs, providing informational resources and various volunteer activities. In addition, the ACA serves the community-at-large through free online portals including regular audio/video podcasts and social media. We are affiliated with a number of national and international groups devoted to atheism, freethought, or secular humanism.We define atheism as the lack of belief in gods. We see that people can be compassionate, giving, and live happy lives without a god belief. We see that we can have community with each other and work towards a common goal.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42664054</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 05:40:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42664054/the_preaching_humanist_06_37_keeping_peace_in_the_secular_world.mp3" length="9757317" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/08c773c1-35fc-4bc4-a33d-7e7e2a3f4e1a/08c773c1-35fc-4bc4-a33d-7e7e2a3f4e1a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/08c773c1-35fc-4bc4-a33d-7e7e2a3f4e1a/08c773c1-35fc-4bc4-a33d-7e7e2a3f4e1a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/08c773c1-35fc-4bc4-a33d-7e7e2a3f4e1a/08c773c1-35fc-4bc4-a33d-7e7e2a3f4e1a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Atheist Community of Austin</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Keeping Peace in the Secular World | The Preaching Humanist 06.37

In this insightful episode, host David Oliverio of The Preaching Humanist discusses the critical need for unity and peace within the atheist and secular humanist communities. Drawing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>Keeping Peace in the Secular World | The Preaching Humanist 06.37</b><br /><br />In this insightful episode, host David Oliverio of The Preaching Humanist discusses the critical need for unity and peace within the atheist and secular humanist communities. Drawing inspiration from the concept of "ecumenism" in Christianity—the effort to promote unity despite differing denominations—Oliverio urges secular movements to follow a similar path: to "major on the majors" and minimize differences. Episode Summary David Oliverio tackles the phenomenon of internal conflict and strife within secular communities, often caused by focusing on slight variations or "frivolous topics". He argues that when groups concentrate on minor nuances, the probability of internal conflict and splits increases. The core message is that all non-believers are on the same team, and focusing on positive major agreements is far more productive than debating subtle differences. The episode concludes by outlining practical steps—like exercising diplomacy and openness—needed to foster healthy relationships and project a united front to the world. Key Topics Discussed The Call for Secular Ecumenism:<br /><ul><li>The concept of ecumenism promotes unity among different Christian churches by encouraging them to focus on shared major beliefs rather than minor differences.</li><li>Oliverio advocates for this approach in the atheist and secular humanist communities, recognizing that no two people or philosophies agree 100% on everything.</li></ul>Frivolous Sources of Conflict: Oliverio identifies specific arguments that cause conflict and division, which he views as unnecessary distractions:<br /><ul><li>Atheist vs. Agnostic Identity: Debating whether one should identify as an atheist or an agnostic. The host emphasizes that under the banner of humanism and secularism, all non-believers (including secularist, non-religious, and non-believer) are encapsulated and on the same team.</li><li>Historical Debates: The argument among atheist historians regarding the Mythicist view (Jesus was a complete myth) versus the Historical Jesus view (there is evidence for a historical, though non-divine, figure). 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The host’s goal is to normalize both atheism and agnosticism under secularism and humanism. By putting aside slight differences, non-believers must show the world that it is possible to have a good life in a god-free world.<br /><br />The Atheist Community of Austin (ACA), is a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit organization based in Austin, Texas. 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He shares a story about a productive morning spent talking to young people, including fellow atheists/humanists and a Christian woman. The episode centers on a dialogue with a Christian believer which highlights the importance of finding common ground, challenging negative stereotypes of atheists, and the mission of normalizing atheism and putting a face on that which is being demonized.<br /><br />Key Topics and Takeaways: Reaching the Younger Generation and Community:<br /><ul><li>The speaker aims to reach the younger generation and those who have let go of belief in God.</li><li>He promotes secular humanist communities as a "safe landing zone" that replaces the community aspects of church without the requirement of God, the Bible, or supernaturalism.</li></ul>The Encounter with the Evangelical Christian Therapist:<br /><ul><li>The speaker describes a conversation with a 34- or 35-year-old "very sweet very nice compassionate christian lady" who was an evangelical Christian and a therapist.</li><li>She was educated enough to understand that all humans can be good, regardless of whether they hold a belief in God.</li><li>She approached him out of curiosity to understand humanism, not out of anger or a desire to change his mind.</li><li>Challenging the Angry Atheist Stereotype: The woman was "so surprised" she interrupted the speaker, stating she had "never in [her] years of christianity ever talked to an atheist like" him. She explained that the atheists she typically encounters tend to be "very very angry and they want to fight and argue".</li><li>The speaker conceded that some angry atheists exist, but noted that "very angry hateful type people" also exist on the Christian side.</li></ul>Defining Humanism and Morality:<br /><ul><li>Humanism is described as a human-centered way of life which values worth, dignity, respect, freedom, and equality for all people.</li><li>The concepts of loving all of humanity, altruism, kindness, and being happy and moral without supernatural belief predate Christianity by hundreds of years, originating with figures like Confucius, Aristotle, and other Greek and Roman philosophers.</li><li>The Christian woman learned that people exist who are ethical and moral, "that are not angry that are not hateful to others who have a different worldview," even though they may not love Jesus.</li></ul>Finding Common Ground and Coexistence:<br /><ul><li>The speaker promotes finding common ground with all humans. He stressed that slow, evolutionary change is needed because people are slowly learning that all people can love and get along even if they disagree.</li><li>Citing John Stuart Mill's On Liberty, the speaker stated you can disagree and have freedom, but you must respect people, even if you do not agree with or respect their beliefs.</li><li>The speaker stated clearly that he is fine with believers holding supernatural beliefs "as long as you do not discriminate hate and use your freedoms ineq[ualities] to discriminate against other people's freedoms and inequalities".</li><li>He also stressed the necessity of keeping religious beliefs out of government and avoiding the "encroachments that the evangelical right does".</li></ul>The Goal:<br /><ul><li>The overall goal of the activism is "a good productive day of normalizing atheism and putting a face on that which is being demonized".</li><li>The speaker plans for a new sign next week stating: "remember to love humanity to love is human". He acknowledges that while some evangelical Christians will be offended by whatever he says, progressive and liberal believers are generally more accepting.</li></ul><br /><br />The Atheist Community of Austin (ACA), is a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit organization based in Austin, Texas. The Atheist Community of Austin is dedicated to promoting atheism, critical thinking, secular humanism, and the separation of religion and government.The ACA serves the local Austin community through outreach programs, providing informational resources and various volunteer activities. In addition, the ACA serves the community-at-large through free online portals including regular audio/video podcasts and social media. We are affiliated with a number of national and international groups devoted to atheism, freethought, or secular humanism.We define atheism as the lack of belief in gods. We see that people can be compassionate, giving, and live happy lives without a god belief. 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Host: David Oliverio (The Preaching Humanist)

Episode Summary: David Oliverio records this quick episode from Lady Bird Lake, one of his favorite destinations for secular...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>The Preaching Humanist 06.36</b> Putting a face on that which is demonized <br /><br />Host: David Oliverio (The Preaching Humanist)<br /><br />Episode Summary: David Oliverio records this quick episode from Lady Bird Lake, one of his favorite destinations for secular humanism activism on Saturday mornings. He shares a story about a productive morning spent talking to young people, including fellow atheists/humanists and a Christian woman. The episode centers on a dialogue with a Christian believer which highlights the importance of finding common ground, challenging negative stereotypes of atheists, and the mission of normalizing atheism and putting a face on that which is being demonized.<br /><br />Key Topics and Takeaways: Reaching the Younger Generation and Community:<br /><ul><li>The speaker aims to reach the younger generation and those who have let go of belief in God.</li><li>He promotes secular humanist communities as a "safe landing zone" that replaces the community aspects of church without the requirement of God, the Bible, or supernaturalism.</li></ul>The Encounter with the Evangelical Christian Therapist:<br /><ul><li>The speaker describes a conversation with a 34- or 35-year-old "very sweet very nice compassionate christian lady" who was an evangelical Christian and a therapist.</li><li>She was educated enough to understand that all humans can be good, regardless of whether they hold a belief in God.</li><li>She approached him out of curiosity to understand humanism, not out of anger or a desire to change his mind.</li><li>Challenging the Angry Atheist Stereotype: The woman was "so surprised" she interrupted the speaker, stating she had "never in [her] years of christianity ever talked to an atheist like" him. She explained that the atheists she typically encounters tend to be "very very angry and they want to fight and argue".</li><li>The speaker conceded that some angry atheists exist, but noted that "very angry hateful type people" also exist on the Christian side.</li></ul>Defining Humanism and Morality:<br /><ul><li>Humanism is described as a human-centered way of life which values worth, dignity, respect, freedom, and equality for all people.</li><li>The concepts of loving all of humanity, altruism, kindness, and being happy and moral without supernatural belief predate Christianity by hundreds of years, originating with figures like Confucius, Aristotle, and other Greek and Roman philosophers.</li><li>The Christian woman learned that people exist who are ethical and moral, "that are not angry that are not hateful to others who have a different worldview," even though they may not love Jesus.</li></ul>Finding Common Ground and Coexistence:<br /><ul><li>The speaker promotes finding common ground with all humans. He stressed that slow, evolutionary change is needed because people are slowly learning that all people can love and get along even if they disagree.</li><li>Citing John Stuart Mill's On Liberty, the speaker stated you can disagree and have freedom, but you must respect people, even if you do not agree with or respect their beliefs.</li><li>The speaker stated clearly that he is fine with believers holding supernatural beliefs "as long as you do not discriminate hate and use your freedoms ineq[ualities] to discriminate against other people's freedoms and inequalities".</li><li>He also stressed the necessity of keeping religious beliefs out of government and avoiding the "encroachments that the evangelical right does".</li></ul>The Goal:<br /><ul><li>The overall goal of the activism is "a good productive day of normalizing atheism and putting a face on that which is being demonized".</li><li>The speaker plans for a new sign next week stating: "remember to love humanity to love is human". He acknowledges that while some evangelical Christians will be offended by whatever he says, progressive and liberal believers are generally more accepting.</li></ul><br /><br />The Atheist Community of Austin...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>583</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d743021e0236f03c7f49489530f467f2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Humanist Commitments 6-10 | The Preaching Humanist 06.15</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/humanist-commitments-6-10-the-preaching-humanist-06-15--28380470</link><description><![CDATA[The Atheist Community of Austin (ACA), is a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit organization based in Austin, Texas. 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