Ep. 70: How to Build a Secular Country – Maggie Ardiente

Ep. 70: How to Build a Secular Country – Maggie Ardiente

From Beyond Atheism Podcast by Atheists United Studios

October 25, 2024 · 1h 13m

About this episode

Maggie Ardiente discusses her journey in secular activism and the growing presence of secularism in politics.

In this episode, we talk with Maggie Ardiente, the board president of the Secular Coalition for America. In a wide ranging discussion, we learn how joining a small freethinkers group at university led to a lifelong career in secular activism. Against the harrowing backdrop of “religious freedom” and Project 2025, we talk about how secularism is a growing presence on Capitol Hill and what the next steps for growth are. We also learn whether a True Atheist can believe in ghosts and if freethinkers should attend a religious school. Learn more about the Secular Coalition for America: https://secular.org/ For more on Project 2025: https://secular.org/project-2025/ To donate to the Secular Coalition for America: https://secular.org/donate/ – Nathan’s new article, “Reincarnation, Secular Style”: https://freethinker.co.uk/2024/09/reincarnation-secular-style/ Follow Nathan on BlueSky: @nathgalexander.bsky.social Beyond Atheism is produced and distributed by Atheists United Studios: https://www.atheistsunited.org/au-studios

People in this episode

Guest: Maggie Ardiente

Topics covered

  • secularism
  • activism
  • religious freedom
  • Capitol Hill
  • freethinkers
  • education

Keywords

  • secular country
  • freethinkers
  • religious school
  • ghosts
  • Project 2025

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Secular Coalition for America, Project 2025

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