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Babelfish

162 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

I talk to humanists, freethinkers and atheists around the world...They tell me their lifestories, how they became non-beliveries and how it is to be a non-believer in a pre-dominantly religous world. We talk about their involvement in the humanist movement, what challenges they face and what risks they take...The purpose of this podcast is to give a voice to non-believers...Follow Babelfish on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/babelfishthepodcast... and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babelfishthepodcast/You can support the show on: https://www.patreon.com/babelfish or https://babelfish.10er.dk/...

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S5/E11 - Puerto Rico - Carlos Cintrón from Humanistas de Puerto Rico

September 18, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to Carlos Cintrón from Humanistas de Puerto Rico. We talk about him growing up catholic. We talk about nightmares, Cicero, humanism and the existential crisis. Humanistas de Puerto Rico: http://www.humanistaspr.org/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/babelfishthepodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babelfishthepodcast/  Support the show (https://www...

S5/E11 - Puerto Rico - Carlos Cintrón from Humanistas de Puerto Rico

September 18, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to Carlos Cintrón from Humanistas de Puerto Rico. We talk about him growing up catholic. We talk about nightmares, Cicero, humanism and the existential crisis. Humanistas de Puerto Rico: http://www.humanistaspr.org/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/babelfishthepodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babelfishthepodcast/  Support the show

Puerto Rico - Carlos Cintrón from Humanistas de Puerto Rico

September 18, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to Carlos Cintrón from Humanistas de Puerto Rico. We talk about him growing up catholic. We talk about nightmares, Cicero, humanism and the existential crisis. Humanistas de Puerto Rico: http://www.humanistaspr.org/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/babelfishthepodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babelfishthepodcast/  Support the show (https://ww...

S5/E10 - Puerto Rico - Gerardo Rivera from Humanistas de Puerto Rico

September 11, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.1 MB

In this weeks episode I talk to Gerardo Rivera from Humanistas de Puerto Rico. We talk about him growing up in a religious diverse family. We talk about atheism, humanism, activism and religious events in schools. Humanistas de Puerto Rico: http://www.humanistaspr.org/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/babelfishthepodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babelfishthepodcast/  Supp...

S5/E10 - Puerto Rico - Gerardo Rivera from Humanistas de Puerto Rico

September 11, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.1 MB

In this weeks episode I talk to Gerardo Rivera from Humanistas de Puerto Rico. We talk about him growing up in a religious diverse family. We talk about atheism, humanism, activism and religious events in schools. Humanistas de Puerto Rico: http://www.humanistaspr.org/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/babelfishthepodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babelfishthepodcast/  Supp...

Puerto Rico - Gerardo Rivera from Humanistas de Puerto Rico

September 11, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.1 MB

In this weeks episode I talk to Gerardo Rivera from Humanistas de Puerto Rico. We talk about him growing up in a religious diverse family. We talk about atheism, humanism, activism and religious events in schools. Humanistas de Puerto Rico: http://www.humanistaspr.org/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/babelfishthepodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babelfishthepodcast/  Sup...

Puerto Rico - Miriam Laracuente ("Lara") from Humanistas de Puerto Rico

September 04, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

In this weeks episode I talk to Miriam Laracuente ("Lara") from Humanistas de Puerto Rico. We talk about her growing up in a religious diverse family. We talk about humanism, loosing friends and the need for a community. Humanistas de Puerto Rico: http://www.humanistaspr.org/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/babelfishthepodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babelfishthepodcast/  Su...

S5/E8 - Puerto Rico - Eva Quiñones from Humanistas de Puerto Rico

August 28, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 23.7 MB

In this weeks episode I talk to Eva Quiñones from Humanistas de Puerto Rico. We talk about separation of church and state. We talk about humanism, science, reason and populism. Humanistas de Puerto Rico: http://www.humanistaspr.org/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/babelfishthepodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babelfishthepodcast/  Support the show

S5/E8 - Puerto Rico - Eva Quiñones from Humanistas de Puerto Rico

August 28, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 23.7 MB

In this weeks episode I talk to Eva Quiñones from Humanistas de Puerto Rico. We talk about separation of church and state. We talk about humanism, science, reason and populism. Humanistas de Puerto Rico: http://www.humanistaspr.org/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/babelfishthepodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babelfishthepodcast/  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com...

Puerto Rico - Eva Quiñones from Humanistas de Puerto Rico

August 28, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 23.7 MB

In this weeks episode I talk to Eva Quiñones from Humanistas de Puerto Rico. We talk about separation of church and state. We talk about humanism, science, reason and populism. Humanistas de Puerto Rico: http://www.humanistaspr.org/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/babelfishthepodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babelfishthepodcast/  Support the show (https://www.patreon.co...

Guatemala - David Pineda from Humanistas Guatemala

August 21, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 23.7 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to David Pineda from Humanistas Guatemala. We talk about him growing up catholic. We talk about Dostojevski, humanist values, womens rights and a successful event with Dan Barker. Humanistas Guatemala: http://www.humanistasguatemala.org/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/babelfishthepodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babelfishthepodcast/  Suppo...

S5/E7 - Guatemala - David Pineda from Humanistas Guatemala

August 21, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 23.7 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to David Pineda from Humanistas Guatemala. We talk about him growing up catholic. We talk about Dostojevski, humanist values, womens rights and a successful event with Dan Barker. Humanistas Guatemala: http://www.humanistasguatemala.org/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/babelfishthepodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babelfishthepodcast/  Suppor...

S5/E6 - Guatemala - Vanessa Granados and Oscar Gabriel Pineda from Humanistas Guatemala

August 14, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 19.5 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to Vanessa Granados and Oscar Gabriel Pineda from Humanistas Guatemala, First I talk to Vanessa. We talk about her growing up catholic. We talk about science, education, ethics and separation of church and state. Then I talk to Oscar. We talk about him growing up evangelical. We talk about Carl Sagan, discrimination and teaching critical thinking in schools. Humanistas Guatemala: http://www.humanistasguatemala.org/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10...

Guatemala - Vanessa Granados and Oscar Gabriel Pineda from Humanistas Guatemala

August 14, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 19.5 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to Vanessa Granados and Oscar Gabriel Pineda from Humanistas Guatemala, First I talk to Vanessa. We talk about her growing up catholic. We talk about science, education, ethics and separation of church and state. Then I talk to Oscar. We talk about him growing up evangelical. We talk about Carl Sagan, discrimination and teaching critical thinking in schools. Humanistas Guatemala: http://www.humanistasguatemala.org/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10...

S5/E5: Colombia - Edna Constanza Cepeda Fernánde, Ferney Yesyd Rodríguez Vargas and Ingrid Paola Nieto Vásquez

August 07, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to 3 nonbelievers in Colombia First I talk to Connie. We talk about her growing up with a catholic mother and an atheist father. We talk about the secular state, critical thinking and fighting stigmatization of atheists. Then I talk to Ferney from Bogota Atea. We talk about him growing up as a seventh day Adventist. We talk about being ostracized, translating atheist texts to Spanish and the treath against the secular state from Evangelicans. And finally I ta...

S5/E4: Colombia - Basstian from Bogota Atea

July 31, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to Basstian from Bogota Atea. We talk about him growing up with a catholic mother and an atheist father. We talk about Hitchens, Wales, Bogota and being active in Grief without Belief. Bogota Atea: https://bogota.ateos.co/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/babelfishthepodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babelfishthepodcast/  Support the show

S5/E3: Colombia & USA - Luis Carlos Castellanos and Tucker Liebermann

July 24, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to Luis Carlos Castellanos from Children's Spaces and Tucker Lieberman from Bogota Atea. First I talk to Luis Carlos. We talk about him growing up as a catholic. We talk about Carl Sagan, Vatican City and learning kids critical thinking. Then I talk to Tucker. We talk about him growing up as a reformed jew. We talk about being part of a community, rituals and the differences between Colombia and the US. Children's Spaces: https://childrens-spaces.com/es Bogo...

S5/E2: Peru - Helmut and Adrian from the Secular Humanist Society

July 17, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to Helmut Kessel and Adrián Núñes from the Secular Humanist Society of Peru. First I talk to Helmut. We talk about him growing up as a catholic. We talk about the two things which made him stop believing: 1) reading the Bible and 2) travelling and meeting people all over the world. Then I talk to Adrian. We talk about him growing up in a secular home. We talk about atheism, humanism, and debunking superstition. Secular Humanist Society of Peru: https://ssh.or...

S5/E1: Peru - Victor Garcia-Belaunde from Secular Humanist Society of Peru

July 10, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to Victor Garcia-Belaunde from Secular Humanist Society of Peru, We talk about how reading the Bible led him on the road to humanism. We talk about science, creationism, and the need for education. Secular Humanist Society of Peru: https://ssh.org.pe/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/babelfishthepodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babelfishthep...

Peru - Victor Garcia-Belaunde from Secular Humanist Society of Peru

July 10, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to Victor Garcia-Belaunde from Secular Humanist Society of Peru, We talk about how reading the Bible led him on the road to humanism. We talk about science, creationism, and the need for education. Secular Humanist Society of Peru: https://ssh.org.pe/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/babelfishthepodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babelfishthep...

S4/E10: Pakistan and New Zealand - Anonymous

June 26, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to a guy from Pakistan. He had to flee Pakistan because he is a humanist. I met him when I was in New Zealand. Due to security reasons he is anonymous. We talk about his road to humanism, the conditions for nonbelievers in Pakistan and how Humanists International has supported him. For information: at the time of publishing this episode the date for his interview regarding his asylum application has not been set. Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er....

Pakistan and New Zealand - Anonymous

June 26, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to a guy from Pakistan. He had to flee Pakistan because he is a humanist. I met him when I was in New Zealand. Due to security reasons he is anonymous. We talk about his road to humanism, the conditions for nonbelievers in Pakistan and how Humanists International has supported him. For information: at the time of publishing this episode the date for his interview regarding his asylum application has not been set. Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er....

S4/E9: New Zealand - Chris and Judy from New Zealand Association of Rationalists and Humanists

June 19, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to 2 nonbelievers from New Zealand Association of Rationalists and Humanists. First I talk to Chris Cavanagh. We talk about him growing up as a roman catholic. We talk about racism, criticising apartheid and religion in politics. Then I talk to Judy de Leeuwe. We talk about her growing up as an atheist. We talk about religious sexism in running, the Rationalist House and helping atheist refugees. New Zealand Association of Rationalists and Humanists: http://r...

New Zealand - Chris and Judy from New Zealand Association of Rationalists and Humanists

June 19, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to 2 nonbelievers from New Zealand Association of Rationalists and Humanists. First I talk to Chris Cavanagh. We talk about him growing up as a roman catholic. We talk about racism, criticising apartheid and religion in politics. Then I talk to Judy de Leeuwe. We talk about her growing up as an atheist. We talk about religious sexism in running, the Rationalist House and helping atheist refugees. New Zealand Association of Rationalists and Humanists: http://r...

S4/E8: New Zealand - Niven, Gail and Peter from New Zealand Association of Rationalists and Humanists

June 12, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to 3 nonbelievers from  New Zealand Association of Rationalists and Humanists. First I talk to Niven Brown. We talk about him growing up as a nonbeliever. We talk about religious instructions in schools, Carl Sagan and the value of human life. Then I talk to Gail Burrows. We talk about her growing up as a christian. We talk about the importance of belonging to a community and religious rituals. And finally I talk to Peter Harrison. We talk about him growing u...

New Zealand - Niven, Gail and Peter from New Zealand Association of Rationalists and Humanists

June 12, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to 3 nonbelievers from  New Zealand Association of Rationalists and Humanists. First I talk to Niven Brown. We talk about him growing up as a nonbeliever. We talk about religious instructions in schools, Carl Sagan and the value of human life. Then I talk to Gail Burrows. We talk about her growing up as a christian. We talk about the importance of belonging to a community and religious rituals. And finally I talk to Peter Harrison. We talk about him growing u...

S4/E7: New Zealand - Iain Middleton from Humanist Society of New Zealand

June 05, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to Iain Middleton from Humanist Society of New Zealand. We talk about defining yourself as an atheist when you are a kid. We talk about skepticism, humanist ideas and discrimination against nonreligious in the legislation. Humanist Society of New Zealand: https://humanist.nz/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/babelfishthepodcast/ Instagram: https://www.ins...

New Zealand - Iain Middleton from Humanist Society of New Zealand

June 05, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to Iain Middleton from Humanist Society of New Zealand. We talk about defining yourself as an atheist when you are a kid. We talk about skepticism, humanist ideas and discrimination against nonreligious in the legislation. Humanist Society of New Zealand: https://humanist.nz/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/babelfishthepodcast/ Instagram: https://www.ins...

S4/E6: New Zealand - Mark and Henare from Humanist Society of New Zealand

May 29, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to 2 humanists. First I talk to Mark Honeychurch. We talk about him finding Sagan & Dawkins in a bookshop in Iran. We talk about scientific method, skepticism, and secular education. Then I talk to Henare Parata. We talk about Maori culture, rituals, and superstition. We talk about his online group for Maori nonbelievers. Humanist Society of New Zealand: https://humanist.nz/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfi...

New Zealand - Mark and Henare from Humanist Society of New Zealand

May 29, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to 2 humanists. First I talk to Mark Honeychurch. We talk about him finding Sagan & Dawkins in a bookshop in Iran. We talk about scientific method, skepticism, and secular education. Then I talk to Henare Parata. We talk about Maori culture, rituals, and superstition. We talk about his online group for Maori nonbelievers. Humanist Society of New Zealand: https://humanist.nz/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfi...

S4/E5: New Zealand - Sara, Frank & Peter from Humanist Society of New Zealand

May 22, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to 3 humanists in Wellington. It is Sara Passmore, Frank Dungey and Peter Clemerson from Humanist Society of New Zealand. First I talk to Sara. We talk about how humanism became a big part of her identity. We talk about Maori belief, loss of traditions and religious instructions in schools. Then I talk to Frank. We talk about growing up as a Baptist. We talk about his involvement in the euthanasia movement since the seventies. And finally I talk to Peter. We ...

New Zealand - Sara, Frank & Peter from Humanist Society of New Zealand

May 22, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to 3 humanists in Wellington. It is Sara Passmore, Frank Dungey and Peter Clemerson from Humanist Society of New Zealand. First I talk to Sara. We talk about how humanism became a big part of her identity. We talk about Maori belief, loss of traditions and religious instructions in schools. Then I talk to Frank. We talk about growing up as a Baptist. We talk about his involvement in the euthanasia movement since the seventies. And finally I talk to Peter. We ...

S4/E4: Fiji - Sagar Kumar from Pasific Islands Secular Association

May 15, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to Sagar Kumar from Pasific Islands Secular Association in Fiji. We talk about him growing up as a hindu. We talk about his journey from being hindu to sceptic, to rationalist and now an agnostic atheist. Pasific Islands Secular Association: https://pacificsecularists.wordpress.com/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/babelfishthepodcast/ Instagram: https://w...

Fiji - Sagar Kumar from Pasific Islands Secular Association

May 15, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to Sagar Kumar from Pasific Islands Secular Association in Fiji. We talk about him growing up as a hindu. We talk about his journey from being hindu to sceptic, to rationalist and now an agnostic atheist. Pasific Islands Secular Association: https://pacificsecularists.wordpress.com/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/babelfishthepodcast/ Instagram: https://w...

Australia - Rod Bower, Humanists Victoria

May 08, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

In this weeks episode I talk to Rod Bower, President of Humanists Victoria. We talk about him becoming a humanist. We talk about religion being your whole life, how he experimented with his belief and how humanism sets the ground rules for us to live together. Humanists Victoria: https://vichumanist.org.au/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/babelfishthepodcast/ Instagram: https://www.in...

S4/E3: Australia - Rod Bower, Humanists Victoria

May 08, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

In this weeks episode I talk to Rod Bower, President of Humanists Victoria. We talk about him becoming a humanist. We talk about religion being your whole life, how he experimented with his belief and how humanism sets the ground rules for us to live together. Humanists Victoria: https://vichumanist.org.au/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/babelfishthepodcast/ Instagram: https://www.in...

S4/E2: Australia - Debbie Hoad, ACT Humanist Society

May 01, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

In this weeks episode I talk to Debbie Hoad from the Humanist Society in Canberra. We talk about her growing up as Mormon. We talk about religion being your whole life, we talk about apostacy and buddhism. ACT Humanist Society: https://www.canberrahumanists.org.au/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/babelfishthepodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babelfishthepodcast/  Support t...

Australia - Debbie Hoad, ACT Humanist Society

May 01, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

In this weeks episode I talk to Debbie Hoad from the Humanist Society in Canberra. We talk about her growing up as Mormon. We talk about religion being your whole life, we talk about apostacy and buddhism. ACT Humanist Society: https://www.canberrahumanists.org.au/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/babelfishthepodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babelfishthepodcast/  Support ...

S4/E1: Australia - Murray Love and John August, Humanist Society of New South Wales

April 24, 2020 06:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to two Murray Love and John August, Humanist Society of New South Wales. First I talk to Murray. We talk about him growing up as a Methodist and how he fell out of religion. We also talk about religious teaching in schools and same sex marriages. Then I talk to John. We talk about science and scepticism. We talk about him being pushed away from Christianity towards humanism. Humanist Society of New South Wales: http://www.hsnsw.asn.au/index.php Support Babel...

Australia - Murray Love and John August, Humanist Society of New South Wales

April 24, 2020 06:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to two Murray Love and John August, Humanist Society of New South Wales. First I talk to Murray. We talk about him growing up as a Methodist and how he fell out of religion. We also talk about religious teaching in schools and same sex marriages. Then I talk to John. We talk about science and scepticism. We talk about him being pushed away from Christianity towards humanism. Humanist Society of New South Wales: http://www.hsnsw.asn.au/index.php Support Babel...

S3/E16: India - Bharadwaj Munimanikyam

April 03, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to Bharadwaj from Indian Humanists. We talk about his road to secular humanism. We talk about the importance of the Human Rights Declaration. And we talk about debunking superstition and exposing con artists. Indian Humanists: https://www.facebook.com/IndianHumanistsOfficial/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish    Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/babelfishthepodcast/ Instagram: https://www.inst...

India - Bharadwaj Munimanikyam

April 03, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to Bharadwaj from Indian Humanists. We talk about his road to secular humanism. We talk about the importance of the Human Rights Declaration. And we talk about debunking superstition and exposing con artists. Indian Humanists: https://www.facebook.com/IndianHumanistsOfficial/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish    Find Babelfish on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/babelfishthepodcast/ Instagram: https://www.inst...

S3/E15: India - Jahnavi Sanal and TNK Chaitanya

March 27, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to two nonbelivers in India. First I talk to Jahnavi. We talk about her growing up in a religious family. We talk about the importance of education. And how she decided to make small changes influencing kids by becoming a teacher. Then I talk to TNK from Indian Humanists. We talk about his road to humanism. We talk about the cast system. And we talk about his involvement in activities debunking the widespread superstition in India. Federation of Indian Ration...

India - Jahnavi Sanal and TNK Chaitanya

March 27, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to two nonbelivers in India. First I talk to Jahnavi. We talk about her growing up in a religious family. We talk about the importance of education. And how she decided to make small changes influencing kids by becoming a teacher. Then I talk to TNK from Indian Humanists. We talk about his road to humanism. We talk about the cast system. And we talk about his involvement in activities debunking the widespread superstition in India. Federation of Indian Ration...

S3/E14: India - Narendra Nayak

March 20, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to Narendra Nayak, president of the Federation of Indian Rationalist Associations. Narendra lives under police protection due to threats to his life. We talk about him becoming a rationalist. We talk about how he debunks superstition & how it is going in the wrong direction in India. Federation of Indian Rationalist Associations: https://www.facebook.com/FIRAsocial/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish    Fin...

India - Narendra Nayak

March 20, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to Narendra Nayak, president of the Federation of Indian Rationalist Associations. Narendra lives under police protection due to threats to his life. We talk about him becoming a rationalist. We talk about how he debunks superstition & how it is going in the wrong direction in India. Federation of Indian Rationalist Associations: https://www.facebook.com/FIRAsocial/ Support Babelfish on: https://babelfish.10er.dk/ or https://www.patreon.com/babelfish    Fin...

S3/E13: India - Rehja Karanth and Dr. P. V. Bhandary

March 13, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to 2 different non-believers in India. First I talk to Rehja Karanth. We talk about how she became a rationalist. She is teaching farmers to use medicine to cure their animals & we talk about the importance of teaching science to kids. Then I talk to Dr. P. V. Bhandary. We talk about him becoming a nonbeliever just a few years ago. Him being a psychiatrist we talk about how superstition is influencing discussions regarding mental health issues. Federation of ...

India - Rehja Karanth and Dr. P. V. Bhandary

March 13, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to 2 different non-believers in India. First I talk to Rehja Karanth. We talk about how she became a rationalist. She is teaching farmers to use medicine to cure their animals & we talk about the importance of teaching science to kids. Then I talk to Dr. P. V. Bhandary. We talk about him becoming a nonbeliever just a few years ago. Him being a psychiatrist we talk about how superstition is influencing discussions regarding mental health issues. Federation of ...

S3/E12: India - Dr. Bhaskar Maiya and Sonia D’costa

March 06, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to 2 different non-believers in India. First I talk to Dr. Bhaskar Maiya. We talk about him growing up as hindu becoming a rationalist. We talk about him being an activist for many years & how he is still writing books even though he has retired. Then I talk to Sonia D’costa. We talk about her growing up as a roman catholic becoming an atheist. We talk about having depression & anxiety and how it is to raise a kid in a religious world. Federation of Indian Ra...

India - Dr. Bhaskar Maiya and Sonia D’costa

March 06, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

In this week’s episode I talk to 2 different non-believers in India. First I talk to Dr. Bhaskar Maiya. We talk about him growing up as hindu becoming a rationalist. We talk about him being an activist for many years & how he is still writing books even though he has retired. Then I talk to Sonia D’costa. We talk about her growing up as a roman catholic becoming an atheist. We talk about having depression & anxiety and how it is to raise a kid in a religious world. Federation of Indian Ra...

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