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Rhode Island Atheists

Bill Bartholomew / Brian Cardoza and John Mertus Season 9

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Episode Title: Reason & Freedom: Rhode Island’s Next Chapter

Description:
A conversation with Rhode Island Atheists' Brian Cardoza and John Mertus about the state’s first-ever Day of Reason, the meaning of secular advocacy in a place defined by religious freedom, and the group’s growing role in civic and political life.

Topics Covered:

  • Rhode Island’s first Day of Reason
  • The state’s legacy of religious freedom
  • Atheism and public identity
  • Advocacy, policy, and political engagement
  • Building community outside of religion

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