DAN BARKER is Freedom From Religion Foundation co-president and co-host of Freethought Radio and FFRF’s Freethought Matters (TV program, 2018—2025). A former minister and evangelist, Dan became a freethinker in 1983. His books, Just Pretend: A Freethought Book for Children and Losing Faith in Faith: From Preacher To Atheist (1992), are published by FFRF. Other books include Godless (Ulysses Press, 2008), The Good Atheist: Living a Purpose-Filled Life Without God (Pitchstone Publishing, 2011), Life Driven Purpose: How an Atheist Finds Meaning, Pitchstone Press (2015), GOD: The Most Unpleasant Character in All Fiction (Sterling Publications, 2016), and Free Will Explained: How Science and Philosophy Converge to Create a Beautiful Illusion. (2018). His most recent book is “Contraduction” (2024). A graduate of Azusa Pacific University with a degree in religion, Dan now puts his knowledge of Christianity to effective freethought use. A professional pianist and composer, Dan performs freethought concerts and is featured in FFRF’s musical CDs, “Friendly Neighborhood Atheist,” “Beware of Dogma,” and “Adrift on a Star.” He joined FFRF’s staff in 1987, serving as public relations director. He first became co-president in November 2004, speaks widely and has engaged in more than 140 debates about religion.
