Have you ever felt it? That quiet whisper of doubt, the insistent tug of questions that tradition just couldn't answer? Do you yearn for a space where truth isn't dictated by ancient texts, but discovered through reason and evidence? If you're nodding along, then you've found your home.
We live in a world where freedom of thought is constantly challenged. Dogma often seeks to shackle progress, where myths are presented as undeniable fact, and critical thinking is often dismissed. But what if there was a place where those chains could be shed, where reality is embraced, and empathy is a guiding star?
Welcome. This is Secular Strike Back, your beacon for intellectual liberation. I'm your host, Toothless Grin Kim, and I'm here to "kick the tires and light the fires on the most critical conversations of our time." This isn't just an atheist podcast; it's a vibrant atheist community for those brave enough to question, to challenge, and to build a better future.
My journey began much like many of yours. I emerged from a fundamentalist background, a world steeped in dogma and restrictive views, particularly towards women. I know what it feels like to be bound by beliefs that stifle growth and dim the light of genuine human connection. But I chose a different path. I broke free. I embraced logic, evidence, and critical thinking, "discarding ancient myths for the profound beauty of reality."
This transformation wasn't just intellectual. It was a profound shift towards greater empathy, acceptance, and a fierce commitment to human rights. I stand proud as an atheist, anti-theist, ex-Christian, and secular humanist. I'm a pro-choice, pro-democracy voice against tyranny, fascism, and authoritarianism in all its forms.
On Secular Strike Back, we dive deep. We'll explore the historical and societal damages inflicted by Christianity and other religions, meticulously debunking claims with facts and reason. We confront pressing issues like the existential dangers posed by Christian nationalism, the MAGA movement, and leaders who threaten the very fabric of our democracy. We champion the United States Constitution, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and the vital separation of church and state.
This isn't just about what we're against; it's fundamentally about what we're for: Truth, justice, equality, and the unalienable rights of every human being. This podcast is more than just a show; it's a movement. It's designed to empower you with critical thinking tools, to speak truth to power, and to forge a vibrant online atheist community.
Whether you identify as an atheist, ex-Christian, skeptic, deconstructor, secular humanist, or just simply someone who chooses freedom over dogma, you belong here. You're ready to "shed those chains" and embrace a reality grounded in evidence and compassion.
Don't miss a single episode of truth, insight, and empowerment. Take control of your understanding. Subscribe to the Secular Strike Back YouTube channel right now. That's where you'll find our latest content as soon as it drops. You can also find us on Substack and all major podcasting platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Podchaser. Be sure to follow me on other social media platforms, just not X, unless you enjoy radical right-wing echo chambers.
Join me. Let's learn, challenge, and grow together. I look forward to seeing you here, ready to strike back for reason, for freedom, and for humanity.
Sincerely,
Kim McPhail
Secular Strike Back