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Atheists in Texas? And they have their own TV show?
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Surprisingly, there is a strong community of atheists in Austin - deep in the heart of otherwise bible-belt Texas. For many of them, Austin is the liberal oasis in an otherwise pretty redneck state, and perhaps that's why this community has grown the way it has.
The main community, the Atheist Community of Austin meet twice weekly: on Sunday mornings at Romeos restaurant on Barton Springs Rd, and on Thursday evenings for happy hour at The Dog and Duck Pub on Guadalupe Street. There are also regular lectures, promos and affiliated blogs that are well worth checking out if you have any kind of interest in atheism.
Sunday afternoon is spent filming The Atheist Experience, a cable access live show that's aimed at non atheists. Live calls come in from near and far afield as the panel are questioned about their atheism. Needless to say, the debate can get quite heated at times! There's a chance to meet and chat afterwards, usually around 6.30 pm, at Threadgills restaurant on Riverside Drive.
And now, since all the shows are streamed live and posted to YouTube and other video hosting providers, Austin's fast becoming a mecca for atheists - and their detractors!
The Austin Atheist Experience can be watched on Channel Austin's Channel 16, if you have Time Warner or Grande Communications cable. There is a weekly radio show, too: The Non Prophets can be heard alternate Saturdays between 2pm and 3.30.
