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“Monster Symphony – 1st Movement” by Devin Anderson* “You’ve Destroyed Everything” by Final Boss* Matt Cherry, executive director of the Institute for Humanist Studies, reads his essay on the origins of Halloween. Matt Bors, creator of the cartoon “Idiot Box” did some undercover investigative cartooning to find out what goes on in hell.Įnd 42:39 Segment 5: Is Halloween Sacred, Secular, or Satanic? Comedian Julia Sweeney remembers having 'The Talk' with her daughter, and how it went in some unexpected directions. Talking with kids about sex can be awkward - for children and parents. Since the 1970s religious organizations have been hosting “Hell Houses” or “Judgment Houses” in the place of traditional Halloween haunted houses. NPR - Part 4 of the TED Radio Hour episode The Birds and the Bees. Another listener thinks there’s too much God talk among atheists.Įnd 35:25 Segment 4: Atheist Cartoonist Gets “Judged” W hen Julia Sweeney, ’82, checked into a U District hotel a few months ago, her name covered the marquee at the Neptune Theater across the street. One listener asks about if there are any humanists in politics.
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HNN listeners call in to share their thoughts. She also talks about her experiences as a secular parent. Sweeney talks with us about the difference performing her show before atheist audiences and audiences of mixed religious beliefs. Photo by Cal CraryJulia Sweeney’s one-woman show, “Letting Go of God” is currently playing at the Ars Nova Theater in New York City until Oct.