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.
Outside of religious politicians trying to push their faith on everyone else, we don’t hear much news out of South Dakota on this site. But here’s something for the atheists in the area: There’s going to be a statewide meeting for atheists and skeptics in the city of Chamberlain on Saturday, April 20th! Read more
Daniel normally makes monthly videos about the horrible things religion has done over the past month, but his latest video chronicles children who have suffered because of their parents’ unwavering devotion to God. Because who needs a doctor when you have prayer, right? (Warning: Some NSFL images in there) Read more
Boyle County Fiscal Court (in Kentucky) used to open meetings with a Christian invocation. After atheist Ricky Smith spoke out against it a couple of months ago, the county replaced that invocation with a moment of silence. For his efforts, Smith was rewarded with harassment by local Christians. Read more