Faith and Tragedy on MSNBC’s Melissa Harris-Perry Show

December 22nd, 2012 | Posted by: Chris Stedman

This post originally appeared on faitheistbook.com.

I was on MSNBC’s Melissa Harris-Perry Show this morning to discuss religion and the tragedy in Newtown. Today’s episode was guest hosted by Joy Reid, and I sat alongside Anthea Butler, Rev. Serene Jones, and Rev. Joe Watkins.

In the two clips below, I discuss the importance of Humanist community and including atheists in interfaith efforts, and the troubling trend of prominent public figures demonizing atheists after incomprehensible tragedies.

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Thanks so much to everyone at MSNBC, and a special thank you to Joy, Anthea, Serene, and Joe.

-Chris

Posted by Chris Stedman

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9 Comments »

http://twitter.com/JentheHumanist Jennifer Hancock

You did excellently Chris! Wonderful!
Charlotte

Great job Chris! I’m so glad you were there to represent us and especially that you spoke on the demonization of the non-religious.
Louise Dotter

GOOOD Job Chris! Wonderful comments!
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http://twitter.com/jfigdor Jonathan Figdor

Great job Chris.

JPF
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LTramiel

I didn’t see any god in any of this. I saw belief in god. These are VERY different.
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