Dan Barker

Dan Barker is a prominent figure known for his work as a co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF). Born on June 25, 1949, in California, Barker began his career as a Christian minister and evangelist. However, he gradually transitioned to atheism and became an advocate for secularism and the separation of church and state.

Barker’s journey from religious belief to atheism is documented in his book “Losing Faith in Faith: From Preacher to Atheist.” After leaving his religious profession, Barker co-founded the Freedom From Religion Foundation with his wife, Annie Laurie Gaylor, in 1976. The FFRF is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the separation of church and state and defends the rights of nonbelievers.

In addition to his activism with the FFRF, Barker is also a prolific author, speaker, and musician. He has written several books on atheism, religion, and secularism, including “Godless: How an Evangelical Preacher Became One of America’s Leading Atheists” and “The Good Atheist: Living a Purpose-Filled Life Without God.” Barker is known for his articulate defense of atheism and his advocacy for reason, science, and secular values.

As a musician, Barker has released several albums featuring secular and atheist-themed songs. He frequently tours as a musician and speaker, spreading his message of secularism and rationalism to audiences around the world. Dan Barker remains a prominent figure in the atheist and secular movements, advocating for the rights and freedoms of nonbelievers and promoting a worldview based on reason and evidence.