Dan Barker
Dan Barker | |
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Born | Daniel Edwin Barker[1] June 25, 1949 Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | Azusa Pacific University |
Occupation(s) | Co-president, Freedom From Religion Foundation, author, musician |
Known for | Advocacy of atheism and rationalism Criticism of religion |
Daniel Edwin Barker (born June 25, 1949) is an American
Barker has been an invited speaker at Rock Beyond Belief.[5] He is on the speakers bureau of the Secular Student Alliance.[6]
Biography
Barker received a degree in religion from
In 1984, he announced to his friends, family, and co-ministers that he became an atheist,[8] and appeared on AM Chicago (hosted by Oprah Winfrey) later that year on a show about "kicking the religion habit".[9]
Personal life
Barker and Gaylor met when both were guests on the show. They began dating six months later and married in 1987. They have a daughter, Sabrina Delata.[10]
He is a member of the
Barker belongs to a number of high-IQ societies, including the Prometheus Society.[13]
Freedom From Religion Foundation
He is the current co-president with his wife
Media appearances
Barker has appeared on dozens of national television and radio programs to discuss and debate issues related to
, as well as many international television and radio shows.He was featured in a New York Times article about the growth of atheism in Southern states,[18] has given addresses on his own "de-conversion" across the United States,[19][20][21][22][23][24] and has participated in more than 125 debates around the country.[25]
Barker and his wife host a weekly one-hour radio program, Freethought Radio. It is carried on several stations throughout the Midwest and is available through podcast.[26]
Publications
Musicals
- Mary Had a Little Lamb (Manna Music 1977)
- His Fleece Was White as Snow (Manna Music 1978)
Books
- Barker, Dan (1990). Maybe Yes, Maybe No: A Guide for Young Skeptics. Prometheus Books. ISBN 978-0879756079.
- Barker, Dan (1992). Maybe Right, Maybe Wrong: A Guide for Young Thinkers. Prometheus Books. ISBN 978-0879757311.
- Barker, Dan (1992). Losing Faith in Faith: From Preacher to Atheist. Madison, WI: Freedom From Religion Foundation. ISBN 978-1877733130.
- Barker, Dan (2002). Just Pretend. Freedom From Religion Foundation. ISBN 978-1877733055.
- Barker, Dan (2008). ISBN 978-1569756775.
- Barker, Dan (2011). The Good Atheist: Living a Purpose-Filled Life Without God. Ulysses Press. ISBN 978-1569758465.
- Barker, Dan (2015). Life Driven Purpose: How an Atheist Finds Meaning. Pitchstone Publishing. ISBN 978-1939578211.
- Barker, Dan (2016). God: The Most Unpleasant Character in All Fiction. Sterling. ISBN 978-1454918325.
- Barker, Dan (2018). Free Will Explained: How Science and Philosophy Converge To Create a Beautiful Illusion. Sterling. ISBN 978-1454927358.
Music albums
- Night at Nakoma (2008, piano solo)
- Friendly Neighborhood Atheist (2002, FFRF album)
- Beware of Dogma (2004, FFRF album)
- Adrift On A Star (2013, FFRF album)
References
- ^ a b Lueders, Bill (July 28, 1991). "Fervor in reverse". The Milwaukee Journal. pp. 7–13.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Grauvogl, Ann (December 18, 2009). "Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor are happily God-free". Isthmus The Daily Page. Archived from the original on November 7, 2013. Retrieved August 17, 2013.
- ^ unknown (n.d.). "The Story of The Clergy Project". The Clergy Project. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "“God is a delusion”: I was a Pentecostal preacher — until I lost my faith". Salon.
- ^ Griffith, Justin (January 16, 2011). "Dan Barker Joins the Lineup". Rock Beyond Belief website. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved August 17, 2013.
- ^ "Dan Barker". Secular Student Alliance. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
- ^ "Manna Music All Songs List". Manna Music. Archived from the original on October 11, 2013. Retrieved August 17, 2013.
- ^ Von Busack, Richard (October 3, 2002). "Heretical Animals". Metro Silicon Valley. Archived from the original on December 15, 2012. Retrieved August 17, 2013.
- ^ "The Oprah Winfrey Show". AM Chicago. 1984. Archived from the original on December 19, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2013.
- ^ Erickson, Doug (February 25, 2007). "The Atheists' Calling". Madison.com. Retrieved August 17, 2013.
- ^ "Delaware Tribe of Indians".
- ASIN B00GW4Z9LS.
- ^ "Dan Barker - Freedom From Religion Foundation". ffrf.org. Retrieved August 20, 2017.
- ^ "Freethought Radio".
- ^ "Fox & Friends". Fox News. December 4, 2010. Archived from the original on March 1, 2014. Retrieved August 17, 2013.
- ^ The Daily Show (March 14, 2010). "Mail Mary". Comedy Central. Retrieved August 17, 2013.
- ^ "Does Prayer Have A Place In Public Schools". Fox News. August 14, 2011. Archived from the original on March 1, 2014. Retrieved August 17, 2013.
- ^ Sella, Marshall (December 7, 1997). "Faith Is a Fraud; Godless And Proud of It". New York Times. Retrieved September 27, 2007.
- ^ Lazarus, Bill (January 24, 1991). "Minister-turned-atheist Speaks This Weekend". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
- ^ Lyman, Wendy (April 28, 2004). "Dan Barker Speaks Tonight at Schofield". The Flip Side. University of Wisconsin. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
- ^ "Atheism speaker attracts large crowd". The Spectator. University of Wisconsin. April 24, 2004. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- ^ Baker, Jim (November 13, 2004). "Former preacher 'de-converts' to atheism". Lawrence Journal World. Retrieved August 17, 2013.
- ^ Tonge, Shawn (March 11, 2013). "Evangelical preacher shares story of conversion to atheism". Michigan Central Life. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved August 17, 2013.
- ^ "Minister-Turned-Atheist Discusses Journey to Deconversion in Lawrence University Address". Lawrence University. May 11, 2006. Retrieved August 21, 2013.
- ^ "The Interminable Debate". The Harvard Crimson. April 30, 2008. Retrieved August 17, 2013.
- ^ "Freethought Radio & Podcast". Retrieved June 12, 2013.