Hemant Mehta is the founder and editor of FriendlyAtheist.com, a YouTube creator, and podcast co-host. He is a former National Board Certified math teacher in the suburbs of Chicago. He has appeared on CNN and FOX News and served on the board of directors for Foundation Beyond Belief and the Secular Student Alliance. He has written multiple books, including I Sold My Soul on eBay and The Young Atheist's Survival Guide. He also edited the book Queer Disbelief.
In Waverly (Iowa), City Council meetings routinely begin with a Christian prayer recited by Mayor Charles D. Infelt. That’s why, on Monday night, atheist activist Justin Scott of the Eastern Iowa Atheists decided to say something about it (on behalf of local residents) during the public comments portion of the meeting. Read more