Author Archives: GAC

1. Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor on The Conversation Hour

   Posted on April 11, 2012 by GAC

   11th April, 2012 via 774 ABC Melbourne Co-host of the Conversation Hour with Jon Faine this episode is John Safran. He’s the host of Sunday Night Safran on Triple J and well known for his television series including Music Jamboree … Continue reading →

2. Dawkins shades Pell in battle of belief – The Age

   Posted on April 10, 2012 by GAC

   by Karl Quinn 10th April 2012 via The Age In the great showdown between God and the godless, it was the silver-haired professional agnostic in the middle – calm throughout, pointed in his questions, and thankful that his warring guests … Continue reading →

3. The Magic of Reality: Richard Dawkins interview with Fran Kelly

   Posted on April 10, 2012 by GAC

   10th April 2012 via Radio National Richard Dawkins is an atheist, evolutionary biologist and author. He’s in Australia to be a keynote speaker at the Global Atheist Convention in Melbourne, and was on ABC1′s Q&A last night. His latest book … Continue reading →

4. To what extent has chocolate replaced Christ? – Channel 10 Breakfast

   Posted on April 6, 2012 by GAC

   7th April, 2012 via Channel 10 Breakfast

5. Why have a Global Atheist Convention?

   Posted on April 4, 2012 by GAC

   by David Nicholls 3rd April, 2012 via On Line Opinion A humorous sub-title would be, ‘…and three days of silence’. Of course, in reality, that is not the case. There is a massive paradigm shift happening in all societies, especially … Continue reading →

6. Atheist Quotes Go Viral

   Posted on March 29, 2012 by GAC

   To countdown the days until the 2012 Global Atheist Convention, we’ll be releasing quotes of reason via our official social media channels every day until the big event. So make sure you’re following us on Twitter, Facebook and now Instagram, … Continue reading →

7. Jason Ball on 3CR

   Posted on March 24, 2012 by GAC

   23rd March, 2011 via 3CR Community Radio Jason Ball, spokesperson for the 2012 Global Atheist Convention, joins John Safran and SUWA’s Andy and Cam to discuss religion and politics on 3CR Community Radio.

8. The Atheist Foundation of Australia is back on the buses!

   Posted on March 15, 2012 by GAC

   With the 2012 Global Atheist Convention only one month away, the AFA is again advertising on public transport in Melbourne. Using a provocative quote by Woody Allen, “IF GOD EXISTS, I HOPE HE HAS A GOOD EXCUSE”, the intention is … Continue reading →

9. Gold Passes Sold Out

   Posted on March 13, 2012 by GAC

   Gold Passes for the 2012 Global Atheist Convention are now sold out, as is the Saturday Night Gala Dinner. “The 2012 Global Atheist Convention is shaping up to be an outstanding happening. The organising committee has gone to extraordinary lengths … Continue reading →

10. Eugenie Scott on The Science Show with Robyn Williams

    Posted on March 5, 2012 by GAC

    By Robyn Williams 3rd March, 2012 via ABC Radio National TEACHING OF EVOLUTION AND CLIMATE SCIENCE IN US SCHOOLS The National Center for Science Education tries to ensure evolution is taught in schools rather than creationism. Teachers are being pressured … Continue reading →