Mike Smithgall’s “Mike Drop” addresses the systemic issue of child abuse cover-ups in religious institutions. Examining various churches, he questions why predators remain protected and silence persists. Key topics include institutional silence, clericalism, and the global patterns of abuse, ultimately urging a deeper examination of religious moral failures.
In this segment of Ask an Atheist, guest Annette Talania-Brandt shares a deeply personal story about navigating a moral dilemma that put her own values at odds with the teachings of the church she once attended. How do you respond when your conscience tells you one thing, but your faith tells you another? Annette opens…
In this short but powerful segment from our full interview, Annette Talanian-Brandt shares how long she’s identified as an atheist and what led her to that decision. Her story is honest, personal, and relatable for many who have questioned their beliefs. This clip is part of our ongoing Ask an Atheist series, where we sit…
