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Tony Pitman interviews Tanya Smith, Coordinator of the Global Atheist Convention, about Atheism and the Global Atheist Convention for Reality Check, JOY 94.9
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The Rise of Atheism2010 Global Atheist Convention
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Well said Tanya. If you're the coordinator then I can only imagine the quality of the show. I can't wait!
Great interview Tanya, so nice to hear a women's voice talking about atheism!
Excellent Tanya, you are a fine spokesperson for atheism and women.
Great stuff, good interview Tanya
I agree with all the commentators. Excellent interview, reinforced the points that needed to be made, articulate, glad you are on the team.
Makes sense to me. I hope some members of government are going to the convention! Keep up the good work.
Brilliant! Tanya has an excellent voice, presentation, and is obviously a clear-thinking and intelligent person. I wondered at times who was being interviewed, Tony or Tanya.... he certainly took the chance to expound his ideas - fortunately they were to the point and supportive. Absolutely the best talk given by an atheist I've even heard. Uncomplicated, honest, simple and clear. Thanks.
Great interview Tanya. Clearly explained and rational. Well done. Looking forward to seeing you in March. Thanks for all your hard work on the convention team. It's about time the atheist community had a voice and a public face - come March 2010 I think people will be in no doubt that there's many more of us out here than anyone realised (well, the religous folks anyway!). Thanks again.
Tanya, you are really impressive. If only I could express myself in such an articulate manner.
Great job Tanya. I liked your definition of religion as "somebody's interpretation of an old book'. Brilliant.
Religion have found that forcing their beliefs on others, will create friction that enables argument that will involve many. The more they can involve in the social unrest & core of their argument, will keep a steady flow of participants. Along with government support for their charity services & use of emotional blackmail, the support has amplified.
Good luck with the convention, wish I could be there.
How Pathetic , a little smart alex , flapping her mouth too show how clever and socially aware she is , try doing something for somebody other than yourself Tanya .
All this meditation is wasting valuable shopping time !