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Dan Barker

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Religious Figure

The Resume

    (June 6, 1949- )
    Received a degree in Religion from Azusa Pacific University (1975)
    Protestant missionary in Mexico
    Composed, arranged and produced music for Manuel Bonilla
    Announced his conversion to atheism (January 1984)
    Wrote 'Losing Faith in Faith (1992)'
    PR Director of the Freedom From Religion Foundation (1987-2004)

Why he might be annoying:

    At 15, he decided to commit himself to a 'lifetime' of Christian service.
    He traveled the country for 17 years as a full-time evangelist.
    After reading non-Christian books for five years, he decided he was no longer a Christian.
    He was in the middle of a recording project with a religious firm and had to finish it regardless of his newfound atheism.
    Even though he is no longer a Christian, he earns royalties from dorky children's musicals he wrote while a Christian.

Why he might not be annoying:

    Despite his new-found atheism, he is tasteful to others with religious views.
    Many of his religious friends stopped talking to him after he announced his atheism.
    He is the same good person he was while a Christian.
    When he told his strongly religious parents of his new views, they ended up adopting atheism too.
    He said of his parents' conversion: 'It makes me realize that there is something that soars high above religion. There is something in life that is far superior to Jesus, more excellent than dogma. Real love, kindness, and intelligence know no barriers.'
    He is a strong supporter of the separation of church and state.

Credit: Captain Howdy


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 16 Votes: 93.75% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 43 Votes: 86.05% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 17 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 34 Votes: 61.76% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 45 Votes: 68.89% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 43 Votes: 69.77% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 82 Votes: 71.95% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 113 Votes: 69.91% Annoying