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Monthly Podcast covering all things secular in the Kentuckiana area.

Kentucky Secular Society


    • May 10, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 143 EPISODES


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    FMB42-AW-FFRF-KY HB650-Steelmanning Atheism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 60:45


    This week we welcome James Logsdon back in the Atheist World. We will comment on the National Day of Reason resolution, the ban of books in Fl, and the TST latest action.  Don't miss the FFRF's update about the changes in the Boy Scouts. Monica and Regina will join Ellen Tishdottir to talk about House Bill 650 regarding Bible courses in Kentucky public schools. Finally, Sam and Beneil will review a Christian apologist's video who tries to steelman atheism.  Special thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism,  RedProductions, AlexGrohl, and geoffharvey, for this episode's music tracks. Show Notes: Atheist World 52B5029FB8E0A564CD38181E1994648A.text---national-day-of-reason-resolution.pdf (house.gov) Bible Bans in Florida Schools Forced DeSantis to Amend His OWN Book Ban Law (youtube.com) The United Methodist Church reversed its ban on gay clergy. Will it matter? (friendlyatheist.com) FFRF News Release Archives - Freedom From Religion Foundation (ffrf.org)  RANT 24RS HB 650 (ky.gov)  SAM AND BENEIL Steelman on Atheism? (youtube.com) Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular Thanks for your support.

    FMB41-AW-FFRF-FanaticalParents-LondonStorm2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 63:51


    This week, we talk about corporal punishment in public schools in Oklahoma, and Tucker going full conspirary theorist on Joe Rogan's show. Don't miss all the work FFRF is doing for the separation of Church and State lately. Monica and Regina will rant about the dangers of fanatical parents. And Sam and Beneil will continue the interview with London Storm, to try to shed some light onto the basis of our knowledge. Special thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism, musictown, CalvinClavier (piano piece), RedProductions, Denis Chenianu, AlexGrohl, and Serge Quadrado, for this episode's music tracks. Show Notes: Atheist World Christian lawmaker says teachers should be allowed to hit students with disabilities (friendlyatheist.com) Vid RL Q5ResinNumbers Female TH YT 010824 1CTA SS74 (youtube.com) FFRF News Release Archives - Freedom From Religion Foundation (ffrf.org) RANT https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13287993/arely-proctor-hernandez-exorcism-claudia-san-jose-pentecostal.html https://abcnews.go.com/US/mom-5-year-boy-found-dead-suitcase-custody/story?id=108162566&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1ZMDlEt58_yZzbGITjSF_NZQwGU7v47sCl-ZUkKN6fZREOlbuAlMNBZMg_aem_AehO38TAd7SmkiiDiekO4sB7HdpJnyl5i-bSc6LAj8yNN48yw7JcrOPanaJX3gdEXIU0i0mlQTyjQSobyM6X7zzt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2k6M1bE4bE Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular Thanks for your support.  

    FMB40-Bloopers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 1:46


    Don't miss our next episode of Blasphemy in the Bluegrass. It's going to be awesome!

    FMB40-AW-FFRF-ECLIPSE-LONDONSTORM

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 64:58


    This week we talk about the eclipse, both in the Atheist World and the Rant. Don't miss the piece of FFRF about Rowan (KY) County Clerk. And Sam and Beneil interview a very special guest, London Storm, to try to solve a very important philosophical question.  Special thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism, Redproductions, AlexGrohl, and Serge Quadrado, for this episode's music tracks. Show Notes: Atheist World New York prisoners, led by atheist, sue state in order to see solar eclipse (friendlyatheist.com) Christian school's pastor cancels Autism Awareness Week, calling it "demonic" (friendlyatheist.com) FFRF News Release Archives - Freedom From Religion Foundation (ffrf.org) Rowan County Clerk's Office, KY - Facebook Post (ffrf.org) RANT Greg Locke says Bibles were set on fire outside his Tennessee church (usatoday.com) DEBATE William Lane Craig - Wikipedia Salem Hypothesis - RationalWiki Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular Thanks for your support.  

    FMB39-SPECIAL ATHEIST WOMEN PART 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 60:01


    This is the second of two special episodes, an ode to all the wonderful atheist women out there. Our hosts, Michelle Landrum and Angela Borner, along with our collaborators Katie Watts, Ellen Tishdottir and Angie Lowell, and with our usual ranters, Monica Burns and Regina Hobbs, we will offer a vision on issues that matter to the women in the community.  Special thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism,, Redproductions, AlexGrohl, lucadialessandro and JuliusH, for this episode's music tracks. Show Notes: Atheist World The Orthodox Jewish Sex Strike to Let Women Divorce (youtube.com) FY25 Weldon Admin Letter FINAL.docx (ffrf.org) State Legislation Tracker - American Atheists 24RS HB 650 (ky.gov) 24RS HB 330 (ky.gov) FFRF News Release Archives - Freedom From Religion Foundation (ffrf.org) RANT Liberty University Hit With Record Fines for Failing to Handle Complaints of Sexual Assault, Other Crimes — ProPublica DEBATE ‘Atheism is not the problem. The problem is being a woman'. Atheist women and reasonable feminism: Journal of Gender Studies: Vol 28 , No 4 -   Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular Thanks for your support.  

    FMB38-SPECIAL ATHEIST WOMEN PART 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 63:34


    This week, we air the first of two special episodes, an ode to all the special atheist women out there. Our hosts, Michelle Landrum and Angela Borner will introduce Angie Lowell for the first time. Along with our collaborators Katie Watts and Ellen Tishdottir and with our usual ranters, Monica Burns and Regina Hobbs, we will offer a vision on issues that matter to the women in the community.  Special thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism,, Redproductions, AlexGrohl, and JuliusH, for this episode's music tracks. Show Notes: Atheist World Staff Picks: Women Who Inspire Us on International Women's Day - TheHumanist.com Chaplains, faith & civil rights groups oppose public-school chaplains (au.org)' KY HB96 | BillTrack50 State Legislation Tracker - American Atheists FFRF News Release Archives - Freedom From Religion Foundation (ffrf.org) DEBATE Our episode with the rant about purity culture: FMB24-AW-FFRF-Religion, sex & shame- Questions by Christians | Blasphemy In The Bluegrass Elevatorgate and the power of words › Synapses Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular Thanks for your support.  

    FMB37-AW-FFRF-IVFAlabama-Reiki

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 67:57


    This week, we announced our next event: The Youtuber The Skeptick will visit us on March the 23rd. Ed's update includes an amicus brief introduced by FFRF and AU to prevent  a religious exemption request that they think it'd undermine the protection of vulnerable children. Monica and Regina rant about the new IVF law in Alabama and Sam and Beneil return with Bunk in the Trunk.   Special thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism, AudioCoffee, Redproductions, AlexGrohl, and geoffharvey, for this episode's music tracks.  Show Notes: Atheist World After saying women who wear shorts deserve to be raped, pastor admits "I was wrong" (friendlyatheist.com) Iowa Republican files bill to ban "Satanism on state property" (friendlyatheist.com) California school board member claims Satanists are worse than literal Nazis (friendlyatheist.com) FFRF News Release Archives - Freedom From Religion Foundation (ffrf.org) The Rant Alabama's IVF embryo ruling explained. And what's next? | AP News Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular Thanks for your support.  

    FMB36-AW-FFRF-DemonObsession-FalsehoodModeration2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 61:21


    This week, we're celebrating Darwin's Week! The FFRF's update includes the removal of a Ten Commandments display from a county courthouse in Kentucky. Regina and Monica rant about public outbursts of demon obsession. And Sam and Beneil bring us the second part of the Falsehood of Moderation.   Special thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism, AudioCoffee, Redproductions, AlexGrohl, and geoffharvey, for this episode's music tracks. Show Notes: Atheist World A Vital Fossil for the Evolution of Early Reptiles Might be Partially Forged | Discover Magazine FFRF News Release Archives - Freedom From Religion Foundation (ffrf.org) The Rant https://www.foxnews.com/us/flight-descends-chaos-possessed-woman-begins-screaming-jumping-over-seats-theres-real-devil?fbclid=IwAR2Tuq1i_H4ZQ3n5pqAHnKctvEgIucvqJt2g3nAXjs8WzycJAYfL3hSe5JI https://www.fox4news.com/news/lady-on-plane-not-real-tiffany-gomas?fbclid=IwAR1WViMf4sX07j7JmYYnqekGPempushK_D7anUXLVuJvqV3SULltyiUbrlM The Falsehood of Moderation 2 Religious quotes and news – January 28, 2024 (timesofmalta.com) Millions of LGBTQ Americans have religious trauma. Psychiatrists want to help (nbcnews.com) Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular Thanks for your support.  

    FMB35-AW-FFRF-ArkConferences-FalsehoodModeration

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2024 50:38


    In this week's episode, we will talk about the right-wing haven projected in KY, the new CEO of Answers in Genesis and the latest (and craziest) of Senator Deevers. FFRF will reveal punishment for blasphemy in a MS elementary school. We will rant about the Ark Encounter's conferences. And we will discuss if there is any virtue in being a religious moderate.   Special thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism, Redproductions, AlexGrohl, MusicLfiles and geoffharvey, for this episode's music tracks. Show Notes: Atheist World Revealed: far-right figures try to create Christian nationalist ‘haven' in Kentucky | Kentucky | The Guardian Redoubt movement helps push North Idaho politics to extreme right | The Spokesman-Review https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/01/martyn-iles-is-new-ceo-of-creation-museum-ark-encounter/72004202007/ The Australian who ascended to the helm of a Republican-linked fundamentalist Christian group | Christianity | The Guardian Oklahoma GOP lawmaker wants to ban single people from sexting each other (friendlyatheist.com) FFRF News Release Archives - Freedom From Religion Foundation (ffrf.org) DeSoto County Schools, MS - Blasphemy (ffrf.org) The Rant Reclaim: Answers for Women 2024Weekend Conference - Williamstown, KY | Answers in Genesis Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular Thanks for your support.

    FMB34-AW-FFRF-AbusePastors-FlatEarthers II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 60:44


    Filthy Monkey Brains team returns after the three holiday specials, with news about Josh Hawley's endorsement of Christian nationalism and the latest of pastor Greg Locke. Ed brings his FFRF Update, which includes Florida's abortion rights ballot triumph. Monica and Regina will analyze the latest cases of pastors found guilty of abuse and Sam and Beneil will make fun, once again, of Flat Earthers. We'd like to thank Ketsa, SuRRism, Redproductions, AlexGrohl and geoffharvey for this week's music tracks. Shownotes: Atheist World Christian Nationalist Sen. Josh Hawley: We need more Christian Nationalism! (friendlyatheist.com) Our Christian Nation by Josh Hawley | Articles | First Things A natural disaster destroyed hate-preacher Greg Locke's tent church (again) (friendlyatheist.com) FFRF News Release Archives - Freedom From Religion Foundation (ffrf.org) The Rant https://ministrywatch.com/kentucky-pastor-pleads-guilty-to-sex-crimes-against-children/?fbclid=IwAR3Jw_WaF2j-o5zpi6A0o4tPJx-E1xLNRX15xSPidUNmg1tTr0Y1dzzo2eQ https://ministrywatch.com/former-pastor-arrested-on-30-felony-charges-for-child-sex-crimes/?fbclid=IwAR30T61IOUytdG4CE-8C16Owig2hj9LFMB6-loGrdHBpnheSk7Bh_WrbNpc https://ministrywatch.com/montana-pastor-found-guilty-of-sexually-abusing-minors-on-indian-reservation/?fbclid=IwAR2xs7AJVluVajBSfbCkjg1LrVGvSaXQ1IfDP8jSXr6D2E6WBcMmLsAlBLA https://ministrywatch.com/former-tennessee-pastor-charged-with-sexual-exploitation-of-a-minor/?fbclid=IwAR2KQRwdHJiOfaoGifY_sQkPO83bEkgGS5wODJDwJ9cr_EerJwArEMoAksU Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular Thanks for your support.

    FMB33-HOLIDAY SPECIAL III-Regina and Monica

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 59:44


    This is our third, and last, holiday special, dedicated to our great ranters, Regina and Monica. We selected clips from our favorite rants. Always both interesting and entertaining. I hope you enjoy it! We'd like to thank Ketsa, SuRRism, AlexGrohl, Tommy Mutiu, lemonmusicstudio. and LexinMusic for this episode's music tracks. Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular Thanks for your support.  

    FMB32-HOLIDAY SPECIAL II- Sam and Beneil

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 45:44


    Today's episode is our second holiday special, especially dedicated to Sam and Beneil. We review their best moments, and we include a segment about their own peculiar vision of the war on Christmas.  We'd like to thank Ketsa, SuRRism, lemonmusicstudio, lesfm, Daddy_s_Music and Top-Flow-Production for this week's music tracks.  Happy New Year, y'all!   Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular  

    FMB31-HOLIDAY SPECIAL I- Atheist World and FFRF

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 49:52


    On today's episode, we have our first special recap of 2023. James Logsdon, Ellen Tishdottir, John Sutton and Ed Hensley will answer Angela Borner's and John Kiel's questions. We hope you enjoy it! We'd like to thank Ketsa, SuRRism, Diamond_Tunes, Redproductions, Top-Flow-Production and Nesrality (Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker March version) for this episode's music tracks. Special thanks to a member of our community, Brandon Campbell, from SoundSculptor Studios, for his original song ‘Burials' (first interview).  Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular Thanks for your support.  

    FMB30-AW-FFRF-Monica's deconversion-Ancient Aliens

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 58:57


    On today's episode we talk about the latest on pastor Greg Locke, news about the Ark Encounter and an Oklahoma State Senate candidate's controversial remarks. FFRF's update includes a letter of complaint from FFRF to TN Governor. Also don't miss Reagan's ad we include on the show notes. Monica will bring us a special kind of rant: her own deconversion story. And Sam and Beneil will have fun with the idea of Ancient Aliens. Show Notes: Hate Pastors' "Flat Earth Debate" Ends In "Profanities, Weed Smoking, Rammed Cars, And Police Involvement" - Joe.My.God. (joemygod.com) PuraviveGreg Locke debated a flat earther - it got wild (1) FFRF Kentucky | Facebook Oklahoma Senate candidate: Parents who use IVF are “waging an assault against God” (friendlyatheist.com) News Release Archives - Freedom From Religion Foundation (ffrf.org)  FFRF's Ron Reagan Ad  We would like to thank Ketsa, SuRRism, Redproductions, geoffharvey and Music_For_Videos (version of Chopin's Mazurka, Op. 67 No. 4) for this episode's music tracks. Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular Thanks for your support.  

    FMB29-AW-FFRF-HouseSpeakerPornApp-FlatEarthers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 64:28


    This week on Blasphemy in the Bluegrass, we will announce our holiday meeting. FFRF's update digs into the weaponization of the  Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). Monica and Regina will rant about the app that the Speaker of the House admitted to use to monitor porn access. And Beneil and Sam will have some fun talking about the people who think the Earth is flat.  We'd like to thank Ketsa, SuRRism, Redproductions, AlexGrohl, Geoffharvey and Rock N Christmas 80s for this episode's music tracks. Show Notes: Atheist World: https://fb.me/e/6W13p1FKy FFRF: News Release Archives - Freedom From Religion Foundation (ffrf.org) Rant:https://newrepublic.com/post/176676/mike-johnson-son-monitoring-porn-intake-national-security-threat?fbclid=IwAR0AxrvPDgp7x8JDYxmrAJX7Wo4eQR7aliftSZKqZ1_KBej3QvKNRDrrBGY Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular Thanks for your support.  

    FMB28-AW-FFRF-MajorUnalivesPublicOuting-QuestionsforChristians

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 57:13


    his week on Blasphemy in the Bluegrass, we will discuss the result of the past election in the Commonwealth and more. Ed's update includes a complaint from FFRF against a school in TN. Five high school basketball players won a free throw competition and their prize was to “get to” wash their teammates feet while the Bible was being read. Regina returns to rant with Monica, this time, about an unfortunate story of a mayor and pastor from Alabama, who decided to end his life after being outed. Finally, Sam and Beneil will answer some common questions from Christians to atheists in a fun way. We thank Ketsa, SuRRism, Redproductions, AlexGrohl, geoffharvey and Mapamusic for this episode's music tracks. Show Notes: Atheist World: Kentucky Election Results and Maps 2023 | CNN Politics Kentucky election results: Russell Coleman wins attorney general race (courier-journal.com) Meet Russell - Russell Coleman for Attorney General (rcforag.com) FFRF: Robertson County Schools, TN Washing Feet like Jesus _Redacted.pdf (ffrf.org) Rant: 1819news.secret-life-mayor-and-pastor 1819news.daily-wires-matt-walsh-slams-left-wing-media Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular Thanks for your support.  

    FMB27-AW-FFRF-Theocracy-NearDeathExperiences

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 60:30


    Filthy Monkey Brains are back! This week, we will talk about the election in the Commonwealth and more. Look forward to a double dose from the steady efforts of the FFRF. After the update, Monica will rant about the attempts to install a theocracy, then John Sutton will join Sam and Beneil to discuss near-death experiences in “Bunk in the Trunk!” We thank Ketsa, SuRRism, Redproductions, AlexGrohl, and geoffharvey for this episode's music tracks. Show notes: https://apnews.com/article/abortion-kentucky-governor-campaign-ad-e29db1a78e4d0bb2c079d993af4c4af2 https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article279730354.html https://www.politico.com/newsletters/the-recast/2023/11/07/election-day-kentucky-beshear-cameron-00125804 https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases   https://thehill.com/homenews/house/3540071-boebert-says-she-is-tired-of-separation-between-church-and-state-the-church-is-supposed-to-direct-the-government/?fbclid=IwAR11xrlkfBSt6ej_lJr-Js-xRpslrloU7PIjariL9TrhZBWfrt9RKbHcbpA   https://www.rev.com/blog/transcripts/mike-johnson-delivers-remarks-after-being-elected-house-speaker-transcript?fbclid=IwAR3yyt7ves9Tsw9MzzWLm-Bx84RGtcHkErH5o327uxcjp4Dky51-lbxcbas   https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/10/speaker-mike-johnsons-old-time-religion.html?fbclid=IwAR2aL01OZniJFa4SEPmoJHpSeZQtFstW37BA8b3-SZzyuf0jLi5bdVcgG1U https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/jan/21/boy-who-came-back-from-heaven-alex-malarkey Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular Thanks for your support.  

    FMB26-AW-FFRF-Halloween-SexAbuseChurch-ElectricUniverse

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 51:29


    In this week's episode, we discuss the unconstitutional stance of the ex-President in a recent rally. Learn about FFRF's fight against a judge's order compelling Southwest Airlines attorneys to attend the “religious liberty training,” pushed for by a Christian advocacy organization. After an entertaining reminder of the history of Halloween, Monica and Regina rant about what's actually scary… more cases of sexual abuse by church members. Wrapping it up, Beneil and Sam's Bunk covers the “Electric Universe” in their latest segment of ‘Bunk in the Trunk.' We want to thank Ketsa, SuRRism, Redproductions, AlexGrohl, HD-Studio, lemonmusicstudio and geoffharvey for this episode's music tracks. Show notes: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/donald-trump-ill-block-immigrants https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2023/01/03/faith-on-the-hill-2023/#:~:text=But%20Christians%20make%20up%2088,Congress%20in%20the%20late%201970s https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases https://www.newsbreak.com/houston-tx/3192332570201-texas-pastor-ordered-to-pay-woman-2-45m-for-giving-her-herpes Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular Thanks for your support.  

    FMB25-AW-FFRF-Ken Ham & Gender-Questions by Christians II

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 56:04


    This week, we celebrate the 25th episode of Filthy Monkey Brains. We talk about Christianity and climate change. We have some news about the FFRF KY Chapter. We rant about Kent Ham's comments on gender. And we will have some fun replying to some more questions from Christians to Atheists. We want to thank Ketsa, SuRRism, GioeleFazzeri, Redproductions, AlexGrohl, and geoffharvey, for this episode's music tracks. Show notes: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/when-it-comes-to-accepting-climate https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/pennsylvania-lawmaker-cites-genesis https://time.com/4800000/tim-walberg-god-climate-change/ https://ffrf.org/uploads/images/USA-Today-Ad_FFRF_FreethoughtDay.pdf (new ad FFRF) https://ffrf.org/news https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0fQgqACxYEjQ35zeuJCJfo6ptHyfZWAyMgaL9JGoXYJR4Xc3ySuif6pUCfPjuSig4l&id=100044305935877&mibextid=Nif5oz (Ken Ham's post) Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular Thanks for your support.  

    FMB24-AW-FFRF-Religion, sex & shame- Questions by Christians

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 53:12


    In this week's episode of Blasphemy in the Bluegrass, we talk about the 12 steps to quit smoking. FFRF explains how the Nobel Peace Prize Iranian awardee, in jail at the moment, reveals the dangers of ‘One nation under a god'. Monica and Regina will rant about religion, sex and shame. And Sam and Beneil will reply to some questions from Christian YouTubers.  We want to thank Ketsa, SuRRism, Redproductions, AlexGrohl, AudioCoffee and geoffharvey, for this episode's music tracks.  Show notes: https://smokefree.gov/tips https://ffrf.org/news https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/women-who-stray/201708/overcoming-religious-sexual-shame https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2018/09/12/pure-evangelical-purity-movement https://www.insider.com/ti-daughter-was-shocked-by-fathers-comments-about-her-hymen-2020-6 https://youtube.com/watch?v=1oNlTrLIjU4&si=XxZzRTKPjBGpK3Lu https://youtube.com/watch?v=tBYAgvTUEwM&si=zGJdZutey7s_8AgA  Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular Thanks for your support.  

    FilthyMonkeyBrains23-AW-FFRF-ChristianMissionaries-Karma

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 55:05


    On this week's episode of Blasphemy in the Bluegrass, we talk about the Show of Shows celebrated in Louisville last February. The FFRF National Convention is very close. We rant about  Christian missionaries playing nurses and doctors. And we will put karma to the test in Bunk in the Trunk! Thanks to all the donors for our fundraiser, who helped us reach our goal.  We appreciate Ketsa, SuRRism, LexinMusic, Redproductions, AlexGrohl, and MusicLfiles, for this episode's music tracks. Show notes: https://inytimes.pressreader.com/article/281767043859697 https://ffrf.org/news https://www.hbo.com/savior-complex https://slate.com/culture/2023/09/savior-complex-hbo-documentary-renee-bach-no-white-saviors.html The White Savior Complex Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular Thanks for your support.  

    FilthyMonkeyBrains22-AW-FFRF Update-DelphiMurders-Homeopathy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 53:17


    On this week's episode, we give the date for everyone to bring their families and join us at Huber's Orchard and Winery! We also present an original book club with an interesting way to analyze novels. FFRF explains how another Senator's religiosity is causing havoc within the US government. We discuss some details on the Delphi's murders. Finally, Bunk in the Trunk is back this week… this time, with a live experiment! The following link is for our fundraiser: https://gofund.me/4ee863ef  Thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism, LexinMusic, Redproductions, AlexGrohl, and MusicLfiles, for this episode's music tracks. Show notes: https://www.npr.org/2023/08/27/1195954927/this-jane-eyre-enthusiast-invites-you-to-treat-your-favorite-books-as-sacred-tex https://ffrf.org/news https://abcnews.go.com/US/delphi-murders-unsealed-documents-reveal-questions-remain/story?id=94210091 https://revealnews.org/article/an-ancient-nordic-religion-is-inspiring-white-supremacist-jihad/?fbclid=IwAR2ChKIiH0UroL9ruiUnU77apIuKBzZNdbhrRv5UPGxTaRLIM0mFqbqNzno https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/23863585/delphidocs.pdf Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular Thanks for your support!    

    Teaser Episode 22 FMB Blasphemy in the Bluegrass

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 1:14


    Don't miss today's episode! Here's a little preview of the content. 

    Ad episode 21 FMB

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 0:56


    This week, we published an episode that contains important news. Don't miss it!

    FilthyMonkeyBrains21-AW-FFRF Update-RantProject2025-BunkintheTrunkDemonPossession

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 63:44


      This week, James Logsdon joins the Atheist World to talk about the infamous Kim Davis and FFRF warns about PragerU. Also, Regina is back. Don't miss her rant with Monica about the scary Project 2025, and Sam and Beneil return with a new edition of Bunk in the Trunk! The following link is for our fundraiser: https://gofund.me/4ee863ef  If we surpass our goal, we will do an awesome BIB t-shirt lottery among the donors.  Thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism, Mapamusic, Redproductions, AlexGrohl, geoffharvey, and LexinMusic for this episode's music tracks. Show notes: https://www.npr.org/2023/09/14/1199477637/kim-davis-same-sex-marriage-license-ordered-to-pay-damages https://ffrf.org/news https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/project-2025-heritage-foundation-christian-nationalism-rcna103510 https://www.damemagazine.com/2023/08/14/the-gop-has-a-master-plan-to-criminalize-being-trans/ https://www.facebook.com/reel/1618503758656466   Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular Thanks for your support.    

    FilthyMonkeyBrains20-Atheist World-FFRF Update-RantConspiracyTheoriesandReligion-NotSoPiousChristianFunerals

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 60:00


    This week, Filthy Monkey Brains will announce the date for the KFC. Ed reveals the games played by coach Joe Kennedy. Monica rants about the similarities between conspiracies and religion. In our last section, we bring another super debate: Sam introduces Angela's, Katie's, Monica's and Beneil's Not-so-pious Christian funeral stories. The following link is for our fundraiser: https://gofund.me/4ee863ef Thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism, Redproductions, AlexGrohl, LexinMusic and Nesrality (version of Chopin's funeral march Opus 35) for this episode's music tracks. Show notes: https://ffrf.org/news https://www.bbc.com The saga of 'Pizzagate' Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular Thanks for your support.  

    FilthyMonkeyBrains19-Atheist World-FFRF Update-RantLackOversightChristianSchools-TheRightToChooseToDieWithDignity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 48:20


    This week, Blasphemy in the Bluegrass covers a story about a beach being ‘kidnapped' by Christians. Ed shares a piece about how FFRF managed to cancel a trip to the Ark Encounter.  Monica's rant is about the horrible consequences arising from the lack of oversight by religious schools. We wrap up by welcoming Nurse Katie to talk about the right to choose to die with dignity. Thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism, Redproductions, AlexGrohl, and lesfm for this episode's music tracks. Link for our fundraiser: https://gofund.me/4ee863ef   Show notes: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-christian-group-is-blocking-access https://ffrf.org/news https://www.insideedition.com/record-100-million-settlement-reached-in-lawsuits-alleging-torture-rape-starvation-at-christian?fbclid=IwAR2R2qTDS6klSSffAYyXFRjZaMeKXZ8jPPr8rFbeweOb2K1spFlwSHfpaXs https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/agape-christian-reform-school-sexual-assault-lawsuit-1234663711/?fbclid=IwAR0A57-ew0zu2LL6xrn_JWC-wpSzHM78TYjlQ8e4n1AlDm-Y3Lx-J1B6CMg https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11190553/Two-Wyoming-Christian-boarding-schools-troubled-teens-face-lawsuit-alleged-horrific-abuse.html?fbclid=IwAR29zth6Qix8O_j8pkUBWyntmvve7XngDns2Z5aMMB2iqjepb9k__JyTAWE   Our sponsors are:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular Thanks for your support.

    FilthyMonkeyBrains18-Atheist World-FFRF Update-Rant with Regina and MonicaTrumpevangelicalsupport-Misinformation about Evolution2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 59:17


    In this week's episode of Blasphemy in the Bluegrass we talk about our presence at the State Fair, Ed advises members of FFRF to book for the 2023 National Convention ASAP, Regina and Monica rant about the indicted ex-president's unwavering evangelical support, and Sam and Beneil continue their fun talk on misinformation about Evolution.  Thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism, Redproductions, AlexGrohl, and Diamond_Tunes for this week's music tracks.   Show notes: https://ffrf.org/news https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/07/19/trump-carroll-judge-rape/ Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular Thanks for your support.  

    FilthyMonkeyBrains17-Atheist World-FFRF Update-Rant with Regina and Monica-Misinformation about Evolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 60:31


    This week's episode informs about a promising study about fellow primates' language, Ed's news update includes how FFRF criticizes a circuit court's ruling in favor of severe abortion medication restrictions, and Sam and Beneil will discuss the misinformation spread about Evolution.    Thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism, Redproductions, AlexGrohl, and Diamond_Tunes for this episode's music tracks.   Show notes: https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-022-03350-8 https://ffrf.org/news https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2023/08/11/lawsuit-catholic-couple-says-they-were-barred-from-fostering-children-lgbtq-beliefs/?fbclid=IwAR2Ppag4yegUHuX1KOFjqIhoPJOKYXTDlGvriQk7ux1jRHqxr9NIZwBlEIY https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-catholic-agency-same-sex-foster-care-004b978239e41675524859ae79a5333b?fbclid=IwAR3C1gQ9UeBu2QgQZfAnBIYCdO6AcMyiGyCMe_1ism-IiCElQGekBIyI5bI    

    FilthyMonkeyBrains16-Atheist World-FFRF Update-Rant with Regina and Monica-Deconversion Story: Brandon Campbell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 55:00


    This week we find out that Jesus is not so popular among some Christians, we get the FFRF news update -don't miss out on the surreal piece of news about Southwest-, we rant about the latest on the fight to reverse Roe v Wade, and Beneil interviews Brandon Campbell about his deconversion story.    Thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism, Redproductions, AlexGrohl, JuliusH and Coma-Media for this episode's music tracks. Show notes: https://www.npr.org/2023/08/08/1192663920/southern-baptist-convention-donald-trump-christianity https://newrepublic.com/post/174950/christianity-today-editor-evangelicals-call-jesus-liberal-weak https://ffrf.org/news https://www.npr.org/2023/08/08/1191679261/ohio-election-results-issue1-abortion-state-constitution-amendment-ballot-voters Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular  

    FilthyMonkeyBrains15-FFRF Update-Rant with Monica-Not so Moral Bible Verses

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 56:55


    This week we remind everyone that we will be at the KY State Fair, we get the FFRF news update, including the new animated video FFRF released, we rant about the former President's latest indictment, and Beneil, Monica, Sam and Angela will talk about Not So Moral… Bible Verses.    Thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism, Redproductions, moodmode, AlexGrohl, JuliusH and Coma-Media for this episode's music tracks. Interesting links: https://ffrf.org/news https://ffrf.org/legal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOFA31t39mw  Heaven: Rupert Brooke (FFRF)   Trump's Latest Indictment https://www.scribd.com/document/662462402/Trump-Indictment# Giuliani's Court Filing https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.238720/gov.uscourts.dcd.238720.84.2.pdf Last about MAGA supporters:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFU5aq1NxMc&t=5s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4omduR-2dQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMcgFW4x1tc&t=121s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cE8epXt914w Other: https://rarebible.wordpress.com/ https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/god-daniel-barker/1122409434   Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular  

    FilthyMonkeyBrains14-Atheist World-FFRF Update-Rant with Regina and Monica-Bunk in the Trunk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 53:03


    On Today's episode, we discuss the recent victory of Americans United in Missouri; the FFRF update puts an emphasis on the toll religion is taking on women this week; Regina and Monica rant about the outrage over the movie ‘Barbie', and Sam and Beneil, with a guest, bring us a new entertaining episode of ‘Bunk in the Trunk'.  Thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism, Redproductions, AlexGrohl, lemonmusicstudio and geoffharvey for this episode's music tracks.  Here are the links we provide for more information about the episode: https://www.au.org/the-latest/church-and-state/articles/mo-court-allows-abortion-rights-lawsuit-brought-by-au-allies-to-proceed/ https://ffrf.org/news   Other useful links: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular  

    FilthyMonkeyBrains13-Atheist World-FFRF Update-Rant with Regina and Monica-Bunk in the Trunk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 61:19


    This week, we talk about American Atheists´ victory against the WV Prison Program targeting an incarcerated Atheist. The FFRF news update includes the latest Gallup Poll about believing in a god, the devil, angels, heaven, and hell. Monica and Regina will talk about a very confused young Christian lady who went viral, and Sam and Beneil will introduce their new segment “Bunk in the Trunk”.    Thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism, Redproductions, moodmode, AlexGrohl, and geoffharvey for this week's music tracks.  Hemant Mehta's article: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/judge-wv-prison-officials-cant-force For more FFRF news: https://ffrf.org/news Other useful links: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular https://www.facebook.com/communityofreasonohky  

    FilthyMonkeyBrains12-Atheist World-FFRF Update-Rant with Regina and Monica-Superdebate: Beneil, Monica and Sam.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 57:52


    This week we talk about the picnic, we get the FFRF news update, including the letter Target received from some state attorneys general about its pride collection, we rant about Greg Locke's last circus, and Sam, Monica and Beneil have an entertaining conversation about faith and doubt, and more.    Thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism, Redproductions, moodmode, AlexGrohl, SergeQuadrado and The_Mountain for the music tracks.   For more FFRF news: https://ffrf.org/news   Here are the links that Monica and Regina provide for more information about their rant:   Pastor Greg Locke repents, and scrubs thousands of videos from Facebook to 'minimize collateral damage'. https://www.christianpost.com/news/pastor-greg-locke-repents-scrubs-videos-from-facebook.html?fbclid=IwAR0p7wZ7TI-7dnQjz7S8YErsXOi9mEJmQ6WWn8A8Zacg4KEqtd-CLYxPuVE Far Right Pastor MELTS DOWN in unhinged tirade against Democrats - Meidas Touch/The Tony Michaels Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR1YrH8snao91MviOvXzYh__-8vQVJ4xA1JvmV7kI1Fz9JuODUkisCzvqKU&v=kNZldAbN5DI&feature=youtu.be Pastor Greg Locke Vows to Fight on As He's Sued by County https://www.newsweek.com/pastor-greg-locke-vows-fight-hes-sued-county-1790365?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR1B6V6ZeOFijPj1KfQUtVEnQ6AfNbbGGFY1iTrklxEqWDyE32jsg-3h9hU#Echobox=1679849867   Commented on the super debate: The Evolution of God by Robert Wright Books from Richard Carrier's official website: https://www.richardcarrier.info/BooksbyRichardCarrier.html   Other useful links: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular https://www.facebook.com/communityofreasonohky   Thanks for your support!     

    FilthyMonkeyBrains11-Atheist World-FFRF Update-Rant with Regina and Monica-Superdebate: John, Monica, Beneil, Sam.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 50:46


    This week: we give a final reminder about the picnic for non-believers on July 16th, we talk about Uri Geller, we discuss motives behind recent LGBTQA+ rights attacks, and we cover a petition from American Atheists' to protect the free speech rights of non-believers. The FFRF update includes the impeached ex-President's remarks about atheists. After a rant about a pastor's curious position on marital sex without consent, you can listen to a special conversation among four of our Filthy Monkey Brains. Don't miss their humorous discussion on a cringeworthy Supreme Court decision about religious exemptions at work, the implications of the Defense Bill Amendment, and a misguided request about CRT. Thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism, Redproductions, AlexGrohl, Lexin_Music, Tommy Mutiu, and lemonmusicstudio for the music tracks.  Here are the links we provide for more information about the episode: https://friendlyatheist.substack.com/p/why-is-the-new-york-times-glorifying https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/08/business/uri-geller-magic-deep-fakes.html  https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/why-is-the-gop-escalating-attacks-on-trans-rights-experts-say-the-goal-is-to-make-sure-evangelicals-vote https://www.atheists.org/2023/07/lindke-v-freed-amicus-brief/ https://ffrf.org/news https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2lakd2WUZg&feature=share https://www.governing.com/archive/gov-marital-rape-states-ohio-minnesota.html https://nypost.com/2023/03/05/ri-mom-says-teachers-union-treated-her-like-enemy-of-the-state/ https://www.scotusblog.com/2023/04/justices-look-for-common-ground-in-postal-workers-religious-liberty-case/ https://friendlyatheist.substack.com/p/gop-congressman-targets-churchstate Monica also would like to recommend the following books about Black History: The Warmth of Other Suns -The Epic Story of America's Great Migration, by Isabel Wilkerson. The Color of Law - A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America, by Richard Rothstein.  And the following book wasn't referenced by name but it's interesting to understand Rosa Parks' work as a field officer for the NAACP before the Civil Rights movement went national: At the Dark End of the Street (Black Women, Hope & Resistance - A New History of the Civil Rights Movement - From Rosa Parks to the Rise of Black Power), by Danielle L. McGuire Our sponsors are: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/communityofreasonohky https://www.facebook.com/kysecular  

    FilthyMonkeyBrains10-Atheist World-FFRF Update-Rant with Regina and Monica-My deconversion story: Beneil

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 54:01


    This week we talk about a company that hired a fake priest for its employees; we get the FFRF news update, including some of the latest Supreme Court's rulings; we rant about atheist deathbed conversions; and Beneil, in an intimate conversation, will explain how his process of deconversion was.  Thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism, Redproductions, moodmode, AlexGrohl, and Lesfm for the music tracks.  Here is the link that Monica and Regina provide for more information about their rant: https://www.facebook.com/charlie.medlin.12/posts/pfbid02jXUDqSXq66GPBNk4jCZBKh5szgMxnTojXrUTomcqDffeFCmS9gywqcTJCsmLrTntl Other useful links: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular https://www.facebook.com/communityofreasonohky  

    Teaser Filthy Monkey Brains 10 - Blasphemy in the Bluegrass

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 1:21


    A quick summary of the 10th episode of Filthy Monkey Brains that will be published on July 3rd. 

    FilthyMonkeyBrains9-Atheist World-FFRF Update-The Rant with Regina and Monica-The Craziest Sects

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 56:18


    This week we talk about secular humanism, we get the FFRF news update, we rant about pastors inciting violence, and we have fun examining some of the craziest sects. Thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism, Redproductions, AlexGrohl, lemonmusicstudio and SoundGalleryByDmitryTaras for the music tracks.  Here are the links that Monica and Regina provide for more information about their rant: https://www.newsweek.com/video-pastor-saying-parents-trans-children-should-shot-goes-viral-1801663 https://www.newsweek.com/pro-trump-pastor-suggests-christians-should-suicide-bombers-1807061 Other useful links: https://www.facebook.com/groups/louatheists/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffrfky/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BNLou/ https://www.facebook.com/kysecular https://www.facebook.com/communityofreasonohky      

    FilthyMonkeyBrains Episode 9 Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 0:46


    Don't miss today's episode!

    FilthyMonkeyBrains8-Atheist World-FFRF Update-Rant with Regina and Monica-Philosophical Naturalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 49:31


    In this week's episode, Filthy Monkey Brains will discuss Juneteenth, Spiritual Warfare and Philosophical Naturalism. Be sure to listen to it! Thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism, Redproductions, AlexGrohl, AudioCoffee, and Lesfm for the audio tracks. 

    Filthy Monkey Brains7 - Atheist World, FFRF Update, the Rant with Regina and Monica, Interview with Ellen, a transfemme.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 50:00


    Filthy Monkey Brains is back, and from now on weekly! In this episode, Regina and Monica inaugurate a new section. Don't miss it! Thanks to Ketsa. SuRRism, Redproductions, and AlexGrohl for the music tracks. 

    American Atheists President Nick Fish: The Courts Will Not Save Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 41:11


    Today's podcast features a speech by American Atheists President Nick Fish at the Kentucky Freethought Convention entitled The Courts Will Not Save Us. Next week will return to weekly podcasts produced by Filthy Monkey Brains Productions with Sam and Angela Borner. Our intro and outro music is Crescents by Ketsa, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/Raising_Frequecy/Crescents    

    FilthyMonkeyBrains6-Atheist World, FFRF Update, Interview with Lyra, a Satanist.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 44:38


    Special episode with an emphasis on TST. Thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism, Redproductions, geoffharvey, AlexGrohl, UNIVERSFIELD, ykaiavu for the soundtracks.    The Official TST Website https://thesatanictemple.com News and Commentary about Satancon What REALLY Happened at the Largest Satanic Gathering Ever https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9j0SI-xMIY The Satanic Temple: Think you know about Satanists? Maybe you don't https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65549975 Inside Satancon: Behind the scenes at the Satanic Temple convention (Photo slideshow) https://www.reuters.com/news/picture/inside-satancon-behind-the-scenes-at-the-idUSRTSIPS92 SatanCon: World's 'largest gathering of Satanists' hails diversity, fellowship https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/05/03/satancon-boston-2023-convention/70168925007/   Recommended Books if you're interested in learning more about TST and Satanism in General: The Little Book of Satanism https://www.lacarmina.com/blog/2022/10/the-little-book-of-satanism-satanic-author-books-lucien-greaves/ Speak of the Devil: How The Satanic Temple is Changing the Way We Talk about Religion https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48765487-speak-of-the-devil Compassionate Satanism: An Introduction to Modern Satanic Practice https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58546691-compassionate-satanism The Invention of Satanism https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26261552-the-invention-of-satanism A few Recommended Blogs and Podcasts The Blog of Stephen Bradford Long, and his podcast Sacred Tension https://stephenbradfordlong.com/ Black Mass Appeal podcast, by Satanic Bay Area Black Mass Appeal is a podcast that brings modern Satanism to the masses. The show is dedicated to educating and entertaining anyone who is interested in Satanism, whether they're just “Satan-curious” or are already involved. Our goal is to provide information, dispel myths, and humanize folks who call themselves Satanists. https://blackmassappeal.com/ Patreon for Lucien Greaves, the cofounder of The Satanic Temple. (All the posts are currently public and do not require joining a patron tier.) https://www.patreon.com/LucienGreaves/    

    FilthyMonkeyBrains5-Atheist World-FFRF Update-Skepticism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 45:13


    Thanks to Ketsa, SuRRism, Redproductions, Umbrella, JuliusH, and Lexin Music for the music tracks. Links from the FFRF Update Section:   https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/42213-ffrf-persuades-indiana-school-board-to-stop-prayer-at-meetings https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/42227-national-day-of-reason-resolution-for-may-4-offsets-national-day-of-prayer https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/42220-ffrf-opposes-major-public-school-participation-in-upcoming-mormon-utah-event https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/42226-calif-charter-school-promises-ffrf-secular-ceremonies https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/42228-ffrf-ends-teacher-involvement-in-kan-christian-school-club https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/42220-ffrf-opposes-major-public-school-participation-in-upcoming-mormon-utah-event  

    KY Derby Fever, Texas & the Ten Commandments & Public Schools Using Churches

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 29:32


    On this episode, Regina and Monica discuss Kentucky Derby fever, and Texas Senate Bill 1515 requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in every classroom across the state. Lastly, we'll talk about a story close to home. Regina's kid was randomly selected for a drug prevention coalition conference being held at a church. Listen in and stay tuned for updates on that one!

    FilthyMonkeyBrains4B-Atheist World-FFRF Update-Logical fallacies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 46:07


    Thanks to Redproductions, Ummbrella, suRRism, Daddy s Music, Ketsa, and Lexin Music for the tracks. 

    FilthyMonkeyBrains4-Atheist World-FFRF Update-Logical fallacies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 46:07


    Thanks to Redproductions, Ummbrella, suRRism, Daddy s Music, Ketsa, and Lexin Music for the tracks. 

    Louisville mass shooting, Tennessee reps and more.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 36:08


    On this episode, Regina and Monica discuss the recent mass shooting in Louisville, Kentucky, the representatives ousted and re-instated in the Tennessee legislature, the Missouri republican advocating 12-year-old marriage and Mifepristone, the abortion pill marked for disapproval along with Big Pharma's response. 

    FilthyMonkeyBrains3-Atheist World-FFRF Update-Street Epistemology

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 49:37


    Atheist World-FFRF Update-Street Epistemology. Thanks to  Redproductions, Ummbrella, Surrism, and Ketsa for the music.   

    FilthyMonkeyBrains2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 44:47


    Atheist World, Chatgpt, GMOs. Thanks to Surrealism, Tim Taj, and Ketsa for the music tracks.

    KY Anti-Trans Bills & State Sponsored Censorship Bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 49:36


    In this episode, Regina and Monica discuss Kentucky legislation regarding Anti-Trans Senate bill 150 and House Bill 470, along with censorship House bill 5. ***Warning*** This episode has conversations regarding suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available: Call the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 or chat online 988lifeline.org/chat. If you or someone you know needs trans peer support, you can call Trans Kentucky at 859-448-5428 or visittranskentucky.com. Outside of Kentucky, you can call the Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860 or visittranslifeline.org.  Trans and other LGBTQ+ kids and teens can get support from the Trevor Project by calling 866-488-7386 or visiting thetrevorproject.org. Everyone else, you can help by visiting thetrevorproject.org and donating to support them in helping to keep all of our trans and LGBTQ+ kiddos safe, happy and healthy.  https://www.aclu-ky.org/en/legislation https://www.npr.org/2022/05/05/1096920693/lgbtq-youth-thoughts-of-suicide-trevor-project-survey https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2023/03/02/kentucky-house-bill-470-banning-gender-transition-for-trans-youths-advances/69948907007/  

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