Podcasts about American Atheists

My guest this week is Arden Hart (@theardenhart.bsky.social), host, producer, and editor of The Line on YouTube, a call-in show that focuses on issues around atheism and social justice. She recently gave an excellent talk about transphobia in atheism and skepticism at the American Atheist Conference which we discuss along with her broader work.Arden's American Atheists talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxOAh20qo84The Line: https://www.youtube.com/@qnalineMusic by GW RodriguezEditing by Adam WikSibling Pod:Philosophers in Space: https://0gphilosophy.libsyn.com/Support us at Patreon.com/EmbraceTheVoidIf you enjoy the show, please Like and Review us on your pod app, especially iTunes. It really helps!This show is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.Next Episode: Disbelief with Will Gervais

On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by David Silverman—He is an atheist activist and former president of American Atheists. David opens up about his journey in and out of organized atheism, his current views on religion, and why he believes both sides of the culture war have lost their way. He and Jesse debate the existence of God, morality, faith, and whether true freedom can exist outside of Christian values. The conversation gets lively as they tackle politics, identity, and what David believes is the path forward for a more honest and principled society. This fiery and fascinating exchange is one you won’t want to miss

A legal dispute between Freedom From Religion Foundation and American Atheists over a donor's estate raised eyebrows—but the reality was far less dramatic. After questions emerged over a handwritten memo altering distribution plans, the parties sought transparency, not a fight. The case was settled amicably, with all organizations receiving more than expected. The panel unpacks lessons in ethics, optics, and legacy.News Source: Friendly Atheist by Hemant Mehta, April 8, 2025https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/two-influential-atheist-groups-have?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=oa4eg&triedRedirect=trueThe Non-Prophets 24.16.3 with Scott Dickie, Jonathan Roudabush and Eli Slack Two Atheist Groups Settle Estate Dispute Peacefully

In this gripping episode of Almost Fiction, we dig into one of the strangest true crime cases in American history, the disappearance and murder of Madalyn Murray O'Hair, the woman once dubbed “The Most Hated Woman in America.” From her rise as an infamous atheist activist to her mysterious vanishing in 1995, this story is steeped in ideology, betrayal, greed, and ultimately, tragedy. We follow the twisted path of David Roland Waters, an ex-con turned office manager at American Atheists, whose dark past and vengeful motives led to one of the most chilling crimes of the ‘90s. With extortion schemes, missing gold, mutilated bodies, and a multi-year-long investigation that finally unearthed the truth, this is a story that sounds too wild to be real, until you realize every word of it… is true.Sources: The Atheists' Cold Case Gets Warmer, By Paul Duggan. Washington Post Staff WriterMonday, August 16, 1999.Mysterious Disappearance of Madalyn Murray O'Hair By Tori Richards for TruTV.comWikipedia page for Madalyn Murray O'Hair. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madalyn_Murray_O%27HairO'Hair death mastermind dies in prison, SAN ANTONIO NEWS. By John MacCormack. March 21, 2017.Murderpedia.org David Roland Waters. 

Announcements: CFI joined American Atheists to submit an amicus brief to SCOTUS @1:32 KWTV reports that “faith leaders” filed a separate brief on Monday @2:25 Scopes trial in TN this July @3:28 Scientific paper on evolution @4:09 Follow-ups: WV won't stop @5:31 SCOTUS says, return him @7:13 White House: No Quick aside on Maher @14:23 Politics: Overdraft Fees @15:03 Deport citizens @22:10 Anti-Xtian bias @24:11 What caused MAGA heads to leave? @27:58 Murdoch paper floats impeachment @34:40 Health/Medicine/Science: US measles @40:34 RFK nonsense taking hold @42:23 Vaccine research claim @44:51 What to expect News: AP is back…? @46:53 Cult leader @48:40 PA Governor's Mansion @52:00 WI assassin @55:15 Religious Nonsense: Bangladesh @57:24 Poland/India Sanal Edamaruku @58:34 Final Stories: Musk gaming session @1:00:41

This week, American Atheists' legal director Geoff Blackwell joins us for an atheist review of Suing the Devil, possibly the least accurate court room drama ever made. --- Learn more about American Atheists' annual convention by clicking here. Hear more from Geoff on his podcast, The Not So Grand Jury. --- If you'd like to make a per episode donation and get monthly bonus episodes, please check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/godawful Check out our other shows, The Scathing Atheist, The Skepticrat, Citation Needed, and D&D Minus. Our theme music is written and performed by Ryan Slotnick of Evil Giraffes on Mars. If you'd like to hear more, check out their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMars/ Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/

In this week's episode, we'll get good news about pews from Pew, British Bishops make an illegal move, and we'll learn who's succeeding Cardinal Pell as Australia's worst living person. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.com To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show's hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show's sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/ --- Guest Links: Check out more from Marsh on Skeptics with a K and the Know Rogan Experience. Learn more about American Atheists' annual convention here: https://convention.atheists.org/ Check out more from Gate Theory here: https://gatetheory.com/ --- Headlines: Survey mentioned in the diatribe: https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/02/26/decline-of-christianity-in-the-us-has-slowed-may-have-leveled-off/ Pew survey shows low levels of Christian nationalism in America: https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/01/28/comparing-levels-of-religious-nationalism-around-the-world/ Despite republican efforts, the gayness persists  https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/despite-republican-attacks-americans Bishop of Liverpool resigns after assault claims https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq6gze93mpno  Bishop comes forward as Bishop of Liverpool accuser https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czj30ddrjm7o Nominee to be the next Bishop of Durham withdraws from appointment https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2025/21-february/news/uk/nominee-for-see-of-durham-withdraws-from-appointment  Church of England bishop calls for disestablishment https://www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/02/church-of-england-bishop-calls-for-disestablishment  Dusty Deevers insane laws fail https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/oklahoma-lawmakers-shoot-down-slew Ryan Walters now wants “Bible based character lessons” for Oklahoma public school students: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/oklahoma-wants-to-buy-bible-based Nigel Farage: Britons must have more children to save Judeo-Christian culture https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/nigel-farage-britons-must-have-more-children-to-save-judeo-christian-culture-nkq60pjwl   /  https://archive.is/atD2B  --- This Week in Misogyny: Anti-abortion Trump supporters freaking out over IVF order: https://religionnews.com/2025/02/21/trumps-ivf-executive-order-worries-abortion-foes/ SCOTUS declines to hear challenge to abortion clinic “bubble laws”: https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/24/politics/abortion-clinics-protest-zones-supreme-court/index.html Christian efforts to disenfranchise women: https://newrepublic.com/article/191420/christian-nationalism-save-act-voter-suppression

My guest this week is Ed Buckner, a secular organizer, former president of American Atheists. Ed is the author of the book In Freedom We Trust: An Atheist Guide to Religious Liberty, as well as the Substack blog Letters to a Free Country, where he recently posted a piece responding to my article “Biology is not Ethics” about the conflict around FFRF and Jerry Coyne's piece "Biology is not Bigotry". We discuss Ed's objections to my accusing Coyne of arguing for bigotry and discrimination, his refusal to use "they" as a singlar pronoun, and a variety of other topics related to trans-activism in secular spaces.What is a Woman?: https://freethoughtnow.org/what-is-a-woman/Biology is not Bigotry reposted unedited at CFI's Free Inquiry magazine: https://secularhumanism.org/exclusive/biology-is-not-bigotry/Biology is not Ethics: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/biology-is-not-ethics-a-responseFirst Person In-Trans-itive Tense? (Ed's response piece): https://edbuckner.substack.com/p/first-person-in-trans-itive-tenseMusic by GW RodriguezEditing by Adam WikSibling Pod:Philosophers in Space: https://0gphilosophy.libsyn.com/Support us at Patreon.com/EmbraceTheVoidIf you enjoy the show, please Like and Review us on your pod app, especially iTunes. It really helps!This show is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.Next Episode: Shorsey and Modern Masculinity with Ursa Wright

In this week's episode, Donald trump ORDERS trans people to stop existing, a Tennessee local ordinance demands the CORRECT version of dumb plastic crap on your lawn, and American Atheists' legal director Geoffrey Blackwell will be here to tell us exactly how fucked we are. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.com To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show's hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show's sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ --- Guest Links: Find out more about American Atheists. See if there's a nearby affiliated group with this handy map. Hear more of Geoff on his podcast, The Not So Grand Jury. Listen to Noah on Where There's Woke. --- Headlines: Trump declares trans people nonexistent: https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/a-line-by-line-analysis-of-trumps Proposed North Dakota law would force students to say the Pledge of Allegiance: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/proposed-north-dakota-law-would-force TN woman taken to court for Christmas decorations being too Halloweeny: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/style/halloween-decorations-tennessee.html

Guest Batool Almarzouq Panelist Richard Littauer | Amanda Casari Show Notes In this episode, hosts Richard Littauer and Amanda Casari are joined by Batool Almarzouq, Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Liverpool and Research Project Manager at the Alan Turing Institute. They discuss Batool's work in open science, including her involvement in the Open Science Community Saudi Arabia, localization efforts, and the challenges of connecting global and local open science initiatives. The conversation covers Batool's efforts to make research more accessible and open in the Arab region, the concept of localization vs. translation, her experiences with translation management systems, and the importance of community and mentorship in advancing open science. Batool shares insights from her collaborations with various groups and the influence of Latin American communities on her work. Press download now to hear more! [00:02:11] Batool explains her roles at various institutions and how she promotes open science in Saudi Arabia and globally. [00:03:31] Batool discusses the difficulties Arab researchers face in engaging with open science, including language barriers and the Western focus of many initiatives. [00:04:50] Amanda asks about the vision for open science in Saudi Arabia and Batool talks about open science values in the Arab world and the cultural significance of knowledge sharing pre-colonization. [00:07:56] Batool talks about localization efforts and bridging the gap between Western and Arab scientific norms. [00:11:04] There's a discussion on how Batool connects researchers and community leaders in Arab countries, the grassroots nature of the Open Science Community Saudi Arabia, and the importance of local engagement. [00:14:20] Batool details the technical tools used for localization, challenges with translating right-to-left languages, and the importance of building open source tools for internationalization. [00:20:20] There's a conversation on the difficulties in securing funding for localization efforts and the importance of empowering local communities to take charge of their own knowledge production. [00:23:43] Batool shares insights on working with Latin American communities, shared challenges in open science, and the importance of community-led initiatives. [00:25:33] We hear Batool's thoughts on the importance of mentorship, community, and collective action in creating meaningful change. [00:27:51] Find out where you can follow Batool and her work online. Quotes [00:06:56] “One of the things is that science used to be more transdisciplinary.” [00:11:18] “We have our own full-time jobs, there's no system that we use in place recording or creating things. It's more about connecting people and creating that space for this discussion to grow.” [00:25:51] “There's two places I get a lot of value from outside of academia: engaging with community practice and finding mentors.” [00:27:17] “Finding people who relate to you, relate to your ideas, and also help you articulate them better and see what other people are trying to do gives you a lot of power.” Spotlight [00:28:27] Amanda's spotlight is PyLadies. [00:29:22] Richard's spotlight is American Atheists. [00:30:14] Batool's spotlight is Alycia Crall, Richie Moluno and Goodnews Sandy. 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This was an especially nutty week in America. And none of it had to do with a particular televised debate or even the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity. This week the state of Louisiana mandated that The Ten Commandments be displayed in every one of its public school classrooms.In Oklahoma, in the wake of the state's Supreme Court decision to disallow the establishment of the country's first publicly-funded religious charter school, Ryan Waters, the state's education superintendent, issued a requirement that the bible be placed in all public school classrooms. We parse the immediate and long-term implications of both of these issues with Alison Gill, Vice President for Legal and Policy at American Atheists.Alison also helps us understand "the Chevron deference” in light of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision last week in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo to ignore the expertise of federal agencies in favor of politically-appointed and inexpert judges with their own ideological leanings. So much to unpack. Thanks for listening! Now follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Threads. And please consider becoming a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/podcastunreasonable. It's a small price to pay to help keep America from becoming a theocracy, dontchya think?

Supporters say they're about "choice," but school voucher programs are a weapon against education. Nick Fish, president of American Atheists, weighs in.LINKS:http://www.atheists.org/signuphttp://www.au.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more Dr. Wil Jeudy is an urgent care physician by day and a secular activist the rest of the time. He is the State Director (Texas) for the American Atheists where he helps keep the secular groups in Texas healthy and active. He is the chair of the American Atheists's "Secular Advocacy Team" which tracks and testifies for/against bills during the Texas legislative session.  He is in leadership of both Houston Oasis and Houston Atheists.  And finally, he formed the group Secular Houston which organizes the secular political voice in the greater Houston area, endorsing candidates that align with our values, and teaches constituents how and where to direct their energy to affect change through a secular prism aka Separation of Church & State. Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art

While Mel drools in the back of a car, Dr. Timewaster joins the show as a guest cohost! We have the pleasure of speaking with Wil Jeudy, a physician, and secular activist. Wil shares his personal story and how he became an activist. Great conversation! Secular Houston: https://secularhouston.org/ American Atheists: www.Atheists.org Center for Freethought Equality: www.CFequality.org Want to be a guest on the show? Fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6XzjOzMDJN_EcTNT6PBZsG_OTa5qnWS--HjzmNO3h2_la6A/viewform?usp=sf_link Support us on Patreon!: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/burningeden666⁠⁠ Check out the Merch Store!!: ⁠⁠https://the-burning-eden-podcast.myspreadshop.com Helpful resource if you're deconstructing:⁠⁠ https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org Registers to vote!: https://www.vote.org  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burningeden666/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burningeden666/support

While Mel drools in the back of a car, Dr. Timewaster joins the show as a guest cohost! We have the pleasure of speaking with Wil Jeudy, a physician, and secular activist. Wil shares his personal story and how he became an activist. Great conversation! Secular Houston: https://secularhouston.org/ American Atheists: www.Atheists.org Center for Freethought Equality: www.CFequality.org Want to be a guest on the show? Fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6XzjOzMDJN_EcTNT6PBZsG_OTa5qnWS--HjzmNO3h2_la6A/viewform?usp=sf_link Support us on Patreon!: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/burningeden666⁠⁠ Check out the Merch Store!!: ⁠⁠https://the-burning-eden-podcast.myspreadshop.com Helpful resource if you're deconstructing:⁠⁠ https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org Registers to vote!: https://www.vote.org  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burningeden666/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/burningeden666/support

American Atheists once again bring out another apparent contradiction:“…thou shalt give life for life, Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot. burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe. ” — Exodus 21:23-25“…ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.” — Matthew 5:39Can three Christians deal with it? Listen in and find out.Support the Show.

American Atheists propose another apparent contradiction. Here is what they say:“… Thou shalt not let any of thy seed pass through the fire to Molech, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God…” — Leviticus 18:21[In Judges, though, the tale of Jephthah, who led the Israelites against the Ammonoites (sic), is being told. Being fearful of defeat, this good religious man sought to guarantee victory by getting god firmly on his side. So he prayed to god] “… If thou shalt without fail deliver the children of Ammon into mine hands, Then it shall be, that whatsoever cometh forth of the doors of my house to meet me, when I return in peace from the children of Ammon, shall surely be the LORD's, and I will offer it up for a burnt offering” — Judges 11:30-31[The terms were acceptable to god — remember, he is supposed to be omniscient and know the future — so he gave victory to Jephthah, and the first whatsoever that greeted him upon his glorious return was his daughter, as god surely knew would happen, if god is god. True to his vow, the general made a human sacrifice of his only child to god!] — Judges 11:29-34[Quoted from their website here:https://www.atheists.org/activism/resources/biblical-contradictions/]Can three Christians deal with it? Listen in and find out.Support the show

The American Atheists bring out another apparent contradiction:“Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man.” — James 1:13“And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham…” — Genesis 22:1 Can Sean and Patke answer this one? Listen in and find out!Support the show

In this week's episode, Christians will pray away your digital privacy, Fox News advertises the smooth, dulcet tones of Marky Mark oratory, and CS Lewis will convince me his god exists to the same extent he convinced me Aslan the Lion did. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.com To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show's hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show's sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ To hear more from our intrepid audio engineer Morgan Clarke, click here: https://www.morganclarkemusic.com/ --- Guest Links: Find out more about American Atheists' 2024 Convention in Philadelphia here: https://convention.atheists.org/ --- Headlines: Survey: 80% of Americans believe (wrongly) that religion is “losing influence” in our lives: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/despite-threat-of-christian-nationalism Fox News introduces sponsored prayers to Jesus: https://www.rawstory.com/fox-friends-jesus-prayer/ WI Supreme Court: Catholic-aligned charities don't get an automatic religious tax break: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/wi-supreme-court-catholic-aligned Evangelicals are using a data-harvesting app to target new potential converts: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/evangelicals-are-using-a-data-harvesting John Cena's presentation at the Oscar's might've been a satanic illuminati ritual: https://www.wonkette.com/p/how-did-we-worship-our-lord-satan-e8a

Interview with Dan Ellis, He a co-host of the podcast "Godless Rebelution" and Utah State Director for American Atheists. We discuss a lot of recent news stories.Investing Skeptically: 18 year performance without bonds.

Fred Bodimer presents a weekend religion roundup, beginning with the heated debate over chaplains in Florida's public schools. The segment explores both sides of the argument, featuring comments from Republican State Senator Aaron Gras and concerns raised by Devin Graham of the American Atheists group. The report then shifts to Spain, where a priest faces allegations of peddling "little blue pills," leading to his arrest and an ongoing investigation by church authorities.

It's that wonderful time of year when Alison guides Rebecca and Liz through the upcoming legislative sessions in states across the country. We discuss upsetting trends in state legislation and bills we're monitoring that affect the separation of church and state and threaten true religious liberty for everyone.   Background and Resources Previous episode about the legislative process Previous episode about Texas 2024 State of the Secular States report American Atheists State Legislation Tracker  What you can do FFRF and American Atheists' Action Alerts Equality Florida ACLU State Affiliates  Reproductive Freedom For All   Bills Discussed Religion in schools School chaplain bills Texas Florida Indiana Nebraska Alabama Oklahoma HB 2962: Would require the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms Utah HB 269: Would allow teachers to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms Arizona SB 1151: Would allow teachers to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms West Virginia SB 280: Would allow teachers to each intelligent design as a theory of how the universe came to exist Trans bills The Guardian - “Missouri is ground zero for the firehose of anti-trans legislation” Missouri HB1674: Would make it discrimination for a business to allow trans employees to access appropriate bathrooms Utah HB 257: Would make using a bathroom that does not align with one's sex assigned at birth a criminal trespass offense Healthcare Missouri HB 1519: Prohibits discrimination against health care professionals who refuse to assist in trans healthcare Oklahoma SB 1729: Would recognize abortion as homicide Idaho HJR001: Would remove the no aid clause from the Idaho constitution   Cases Discussed  Lemon v. Kurtzman (1971) Kennedy v. Bremerton School District (2022) Stone v. Graham (1980) Van Orden v. Perry (2005)     Check us out on Instagram, Facebook, and X (Formerly Twitter). Our website, we-dissent.org, has more information as well as episode transcripts.  

The Minnesota Recovery Options Act has recently been introduced as a means to require courts to provide a secular alternative for individuals ordered to participate in substance use treatment and as a way to provide information and resources to counselors about secular recovery. Alison Gill is Vice President, Legal and Policy, for American Atheists, one of the organizations involved in the effort to get the bill passed in Minnesota (disclosure: SMART Recovery is also part of the coalition supporting the bill). In this conversation, she talks about the issues involved in advocating for individuals who object to religious-themed recovery treatment, why alternatives are a good thing for society at large, and how this specific bill can act as a nationwide model. Link to Minnesota bill summary and text Related court case: American Atheists Wins in West Virginia Religious Coercion Lawsuit

Just-Released Report Outlines Troubling Trend Toward Religious Extremism in State Legislatures, American Atheists , By , on January 9, 2024https://www.atheists.org/2024/01/new-report-reveals-policy-trend-toward-religious-extremism-in-state-legislatures/A discussion prompted by the unveiling of American Atheists' annual report on the state of secular States. The report exposes a surge in legislative bills favoring religious extremism, posing a threat to civil rights, particularly LGBTQ protections and abortion access. As the 2024 election season approaches, the panel anticipates heightened religious fanaticism from lobbyists, challenging constitutional principles. The intersection of politics and religion takes center stage, depicted as a dark comedy where civil rights and reason are overshadowed.The panel critiques legislators for prioritizing sensationalist agendas over addressing real issues, highlighting the absurdity of clickbait legislation. They condemn the use of religion as a guise for pushing political gain, lamenting the erosion of secularism and the rise of theocracy. Amidst the chaos, there's a call for public awareness and local involvement to counteract the trend of religious bills and protect civil liberties for all Americans.The discussion delves into the media's role in shaping public perception and the importance of staying informed about state-by-state legislative developments. Phoebe emphasizes the mundane nature of political responsibilities, contrasting them with the sensationalism employed by attention-seeking politicians. However, the panel acknowledges the seriousness of the situation, recognizing the efforts of religious nationalists in perpetuating a divisive culture war agenda.Ultimately, the panelists express hope for a decline in religiously-driven legislation as public awareness grows and political priorities shift towards addressing substantive issues. They encourage active engagement at the local level to counteract the influence of religious extremism and uphold secular values.The Non-Prophets episode 23.06.3 aired on February 16th, 2024 featuring Kelley Laughlin, Phoebe Rose, Infidel64, and Blatant Atheist.

Jesse and Brittany discuss the ridiculous prices of Super Bowl tickets, listener emails and voicemails related to nonbeliever communities, pocket constitutions, and who is to blame for the ongoing international conflicts, a viral video showing "migrants assaulting police" which turned out to leave out the rest of the story, leftist news outlets that failed to take into consideration the full picture of the migrant story, and Missouri Republicans rejecting exceptions for rape and incest in the state's abortion ban. Body Cam footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSQRenKUwjY&t=142s Freedom from Religion Foundation: https://ffrf.org/outreach/ffrf-chaptersAmerican Humanist Association: https://americanhumanist.org/get-involved/find-or-start-a-chapter/ American Atheists: https://www.atheists.org/activism/affiliates/MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/ Triangle Freethought Society: https://www.trianglefreethought.org/ SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoJoin the private Facebook listener group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1770575259637583Send a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609.Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/IDoubtItPodcastJesse on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dollemoreBrittany on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brittanyepageBuy a T-Shirt, Hoodie, Mug, or Tote: https://www.dollemore.infoPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

More than 25% of Americans identify as having no religious affiliation and that number is on the rise according to Pew Research. While atheists –also called freethinkers, humanists or secularists –are defined by their lack of religious faith, many are still seeking community to ponder life's existential questions. For those wanting the fellowship and soul searching found in churches, synagogues and mosques without the religion, there are groups like Atheist United which offers an adventure program bringing together atheists to revel in the awe and wonder of nature. We talk to atheists about how they seek community. Guests: Evan Clark, executive director, Atheists United David Diskin, president, California Freethought Day; co-founder, Sacramento chapter of Sunday Assembly Samantha McGuire, national field director, American Atheists, Inc. Arlene Rios, founder, Secular Latinos of San Gabriel Valley

Interview with Samantha McGuirehttps://www.atheists.org/2019/07/mcguire-field-director-announcement/"“Sam is an absolute force of nature within the atheist community,” said Nick Fish, president of American Atheists. “From leading the Washington Area Secular Humanists (WASH) and organizing with allies to promote sound policymaking in Maryland, to her work with volunteers, group leaders, and other national partners, she is the perfect person to lead our field program as we invest in local groups and activism in all 50 states.”"atheists.orgconvention.atheists.orgInvesting Skeptically:Duh follow up. Yes, Stocks to better than bonds - in the long run.SEC exam updates&p 500 for 2023

This week on RfRx, Evan Clark joins us to talk about Atheist Street Pirates, local activists who track and remove illegal religious signage littering highways, streets, and neighborhoods with unwelcome and illegal street propaganda across the United States. Evan will share ideas for building and maintaining secular communities using innovative techniques rather than replicating outdated religious models. This episode of (ARR)RfRx is sponsored by the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Evan Clark is the Executive Director of Atheists United. He is a humanist entrepreneur, political consultant, and public speaker with over 14 years of experience tinkering with secular communities. Evan is also the founder and creative director of Spectrum Experience LLC, the North American Coordinator for Young Humanists International, and the California State Director for American Atheists. Previously he was Chair of the Secular Student Alliance Board of Directors, co-host of the Humanist Experience podcast, and co-founder of the Humanist Community of Ventura County. He is also an Atheist Street Pirate. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok. Volunteer: http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recovering-from-religion/message

This week on RfRx, we are joined by attorney Geoffrey T. Blackwell to discuss the separation of religion and government. We will have a general discussion about the concept of separation of church and state, the current state of the law in the United States, and some recent relevant Supreme Court cases and victories on behalf of non-religious folks. Bring your questions for Geoffrey and join us for this week's interactive discussion. Geoffrey T. Blackwell joined American Atheists in September 2016. As litigation counsel, he responds to reports of possible violations of the separation between religion and government. Every year, he volunteers as a judge for the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, in which law students from 87 countries compete in a simulation of a fictional dispute between countries before the International Court of Justice. He previously served as a member of the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Humanist Network. While earning his JD from Rutgers, he participated in the school's Human Rights Advocacy and Litigation Clinic and served as the President of the Rutgers-Camden International Law Society. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok. Volunteer: http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recovering-from-religion/message

Author and activist David Silverman is one of the best-known atheists in the United States. He has been a leading voice in the atheism movement for decades, previously serving as President for American Atheists and Executive Director for Atheist Alliance International. He broke ranks with these organizations when they were captured by the “religion of wokeism.” David is now the advisory board chair for Atheists for Liberty, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization promoting secularism, free speech, and enlightenment values. He is the author of "Fighting God: An Atheist Manifesto for a Religious World." He recently published an article in Reality's Last Stand expressing his concerns about atheists aligning with Christians in the fight against woke ideology. More from David:Reality's Last Stand: “Reflections of a Firebrand” by David Silverman YouTubeAtheists for Liberty Twitter Watch this episode on YouTube.

Alison, Liz, and Rebecca take a deep dive into Texas for a case study in theocratic government. They discuss recent Christian nationalist legislation advancing in the state, the takeover of state institutions by conservative Christian legal groups, and the many state/church battles their organizations have fought in Texas.    Background Texas Monthly - “How a Right-wing Law Firm Shaped the Judge Who Will Rule on the Abortion Pill” The Washington Post - “Texas legislature passes bill allowing chaplains in public schools” Religion News Service - “More than 100 chaplains urge Texans not to hire school chaplains” FFRF, Americans United, and the ACLU/ACLU of Texas letter to Texas school districts FFRF - “Thou shalt honor our secular public schools, Texas”  Texas Tribune - “Key supporter of Texas school chaplain bill has pushed for evangelism in schools”   Resources FFRF Action Alert sign-up FFRF report a violation American Atheists report a violation American Atheists Action Alerts sign-up  School Chaplain Law Advocacy Toolkit Interfaith Alliance “Say No to Chaplains in Public Schools” campaign page   Bills Discussed HB 4949/SB 1396 and SB 19: Would allow a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools SB 17: Would have created the right for a public school employee to engage in religious speech or prayer while on duty SB 1515: Would require the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools SB 763: Would allow school districts to employ chaplains to perform the duties of school counselors Cases American Atheist's Metroplex Atheists lawsuit FFRF's Texas Bill of Rights display lawsuit FFRF's praying judge lawsuit Stone v. Graham (1980) Check us out on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Our website, we-dissent.org, has more information as well as episode transcripts.

Dr. J. Anderson Thomson is a psychiatrist, and a repeat-guest here on “Growing Up Fundie.” On this episode, he discusses the absence of free will, and where the illusion that we are the makers of our own decisions comes from. He also dives into the importance of acknowledging the absence of free will when it comes to mental health professionals, and their attempts to connect with and treat their patients.Robert Sapolsky's book: “Behave”https://a.co/d/gAOIXMvThe Huberman Podcast from Huberman Lab:https://hubermanlab.com/category/podcast-episodes/Robert Wright's “The Moral Animal”https://a.co/d/in6jHA8Dr. Thomson's presentation for American Atheists in 2009: “Why We Believe in Gods” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iMmvu9eMrg&t=2sDr. Thomson's Book “Why We Believe in God(s) https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Believe-God-Concise/dp/B00VIQMFOE/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3S9TMNYNNHKL3&keywords=dr+andy+thomson&qid=1666309570&sprefix=dr+andy+thomps%2Caps%2C1013&sr=8-1_______________________________________________________________Find this episode, and others here:Website:www.growingupfundiepodcast.comSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2EHJGf8kGbSV9SRbqsfYKSApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-up-fundie/id1602008078Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ad6ac91e-c2fb-47d6-8658-df8aed941eac/growing-up-fundiePatreon:https://www.patreon.com/sydneydavisjrjrBuzzsprout Subscriptions:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1908164/supporters/newYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5QuI5etVfbJoTVAhbRGMkADiscord:https://discord.gg/XQNG4nD5Our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/GrowingUpFundie/More about the host, Sydney Davis Jr. Jr.sydneydavisjrjr.comThink you might make a great guest, or know someone who would be?Apply for yourself, or nominate someone here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHiy8KYW38tyKUD6MbFmOwCKdeWVHAbIA9qst1RBQf4rRPXg/viewform?usp=share_linkSupport the show

Brad is scheduled to speak on August 26th at an interfaith event held by the Metropolex Atheists. However, the city of Fort Worth refuses to allow the group to advertise. Brad speaks with Nick Fish, president of the American Atheists, on how the City is creating a false pretext to prevent a group of non-religious Americans from advertising their event in public. "Since at least 1998, Fort Worth has permitted nonprofit organizations to rent out space on downtown lamp posts to advertise events. These nonprofits include Kenneth Copeland Ministries and Texas Christian University. By its policy, the City has created a limited public forum under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution and may not discriminate based on viewpoint, which includes atheism. The Supreme Court recently confirmed these protections in its 2022 decision Shurtleff v. Boston. Nonetheless, the City of Fort Worth has denied Metroplex Atheists the right to advertise an event on combating Christian nationalism and protecting secular public schools, planned for August 26 at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens. Assistant City Manager William Johnson, who denied the banner display, claimed that the education event was not of “sufficient magnitude.” Yet nowhere does the City's Banner Display Policy mention such a requirement." https://www.atheists.org/2023/07/atheist-group-lawsuit-fort-worth/ To Donate: venmo - @straightwhitejc Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/BradleyOnishi Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/straightwhiteamericanjesus Linktree: https://linktr.ee/StraightWhiteJC Order Brad's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Preparing-War-Extremist-Christian-Nationalism/dp/1506482163 For access to the full Orange Wave series, click here: https://irreverent.supportingcast.fm/products/the-orange-wave-a-history-of-the-religious-right-since-1960 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://swaj.supportingcast.fm

My guest this week is Devon Graham, one of the Assistant state directors for American Atheists in Florida. We discuss the challenges of secular organizing in deeply red territories and conflicts within movement secularism over the relationship between secular values and social justice.Convocation: NoneMusic by GW RodriguezSibling Pods:Philosophers in Space: https://0gphilosophy.libsyn.com/Filmed Live Musicals Pod: https://www.filmedlivemusicals.com/thepodcast.htmlSupport us at Patreon.com/EmbraceTheVoidIf you enjoy the show, please Like and Review us on your pod app, especially iTunes. It really helps!Recent appearances:Aaron was recently on Cog Dis to talk about Antisemitic Conspiracism: https://www.dissonancepod.com/episode-675-talking-antisemitism-with-aaron-rabinowitz/Aaron and Callie from Philosophers in Space and Queersplaining were recently on The Psychology Podcast to discuss all things trans. Check it out and share it around, we really did try to cover allllll the bases: https://scottbarrykaufman.com/podcast/aaron-rabinowitz-callie-wright-what-we-get-wrong-about-transgender-people/Next Episode: Philosophy of Metal with David Burke

Prankster Democrat angers Arizona Republicans, Southern Baptists in upheaval over female clergy, study shows many American Atheists hide their non-belief, states remove statute of limitations, Utah city bans Pride Month Displays and then threatens employees, an AI clergy delivers sermon, and a conversation about the usefulness of the word "cult".

This week's episode is about one of the most hated women in America in the 70's & 80's.  Madalyn Murray O'Hair founded American Atheists and served as its president until 1986, after which her son Jon Garth Murray succeeded her.  She successfully advocated for the removal of prayer in school in Baltimore, MD.   It all came to a bizarre end in 1995, O'Hair, her second son Jon Garth Murray (known as "Garth"), and her granddaughter and adopted daughter Robin Murray O'Hair disappeared.

You may have already encountered Gloria Beth Amodeo's writing in places like Publishers Weekly, The Literary Review, and American Atheist magazine. She received her MFA in Creative Writing from The New School, and currently works at an advertising agency in New York City. She recently wrote a book called God's Ex-Girlfriend: A Memoir about Loving and Leaving the Evangelical Jesus (affiliate link), so you know I had to talk to her.We spoke about how Campus Crusade for Christ (now Cru) hurts people, the advice she'd give potential Cru members, and how the group's bigotry made her rethink her faith.1:13 - Background5:45 - Why belonging to a larger group was so important to her in college.8:00 - How Cru entered her life.10:00 - How Christians avoid saying Christian.11:55 - How Cru connected with her.13:59 - The power of "relational evangelism."16:22 - What Cru did that convinced her they were worth joining.18:40 - When Gloria Beth realized this brand of Christianity espoused anti-LGBTQ and anti-abortion thinking.24:50 - How Cru is more about belonging than Jesus25:55 - The three steps to successfully convert someone.29:09 - Evangelical Christianity as a kind of diet.30:01 - The sexual history they wanted to know before she went on a summer mission trip.36:57 - The most cringe-worthy stuff Gloria Beth did as a Cru member.40:27 - When she realized she might be wrong.47:30 - What life after Christianity felt like at first.49:16 - How Cru failed her after she graduated.50:48 - The most harmful things that Cru teaches.54:07 - The politics of Cru.54:50 - What she would say to someone thinking about joining Cru or InterVarsity.57:20 - What religious label she uses now.58:10 - What happened with the people she met in Cru.59:20 - What she's heard from current Cru members and leaders. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alison, Rebecca, and Liz discuss the pending Post Office case—Groff v. DeJoy—another high-stakes case in which the Supreme Court considers how much hardship a business must bear to accommodate the religious practices of employees. They explain how the case threatens to disrupt decades of case law interpreting Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and what the oral arguments may have signaled about the potential outcome.  Background SCOTUS Blog Page Oral arguments transcript Freedom From Religion Foundation's amicus brief Center for Inquiry and American Atheists' amicus brief SCOTUS Blog - “Justices look for common ground in postal worker's religious liberty case” Vox - “The Supreme Court is unlikely to put the Christian Right in charge of your workplace — at least not yet” Time - “The Post Office Made a Christian Employee Work on Sundays. Now He's at the Supreme Court” New York Times - “Supreme Court Weighs Clash of Postal Worker's Sabbath and Sunday Deliveries” Cases Trans World Airlines, Inc. v. Hardison (1977)   Check us out on Facebook and Twitter. Our website, we-dissent.org, has more information as well as episode transcripts.

American Atheists get Mississippi to change their license plates, Catholic priests in Chicago, Mormon Church makes large investment in UK, dorm managers fired for specifying genders, Target pulls some LGBTQ+ merchandise after conservative backlash, those shunning Jehovah's Witness, and the Mormons and their billions get the "60 Minutes" treatment.

The conclusion to last week's episode...“Woman, Atheist, Anarchist. That's me.” Madalyn Murray O'Hair made herself known as an activist and founder of American Atheists. She made waves all the way to the United States Supreme Court, on Johnny Carson, and made headlines around America, when she sought to prohibit Bible readings and prayer in schools… then suddenly she disappeared. The Most Hated Woman in America was never seen again, but the story was just getting started. Watch the video version here: https://youtube.com/live/wgrpjlonQAYSupport the showFollow Us On Social Media

“Woman, Atheist, Anarchist. That's me.” Madalyn Murray O'Hair made herself known as an activist and founder of American Atheists. She made waves all the way to the United States Supreme Court, on Johnny Carson, and made headlines around America, when she sought to prohibit Bible readings and prayer in schools… then suddenly she disappeared. The Most Hated Woman in America was never seen again, but the story was just getting started. Watch the video version here: https://youtube.com/live/EmE5jgoDjdASupport the showBecome a PATRON and support the show, and instantly unlock HOURS of pre and post-broadcasts... 30 minutes before and after the livestream where nothing is off limits. Donate to Brodhead Manor - https://gofund.me/717723bcDonate to The Haunted Circa 1886 Olde Park Hotel - https://www.gofundme.com/f/circa-1886-olde-park-hotel-building-preservation

Join Ami, Dell (with two l's), and Sarah (yes, it ends with an h) as they talk about the American Atheist convention.  Amy does not appear on this episode as she was running around doing wild Amy activities.  As always, this episode contains (a lot of) salty language. Consider yourself warned.   Please consider giving us all (or some) of your moneyz on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/secularsoup     Patrons can watch us live every Sunday at 6pm CST on Patreon You can also give on PayPal at PayPal.me/delightfulbitchcraft Now you can call and leave us a message! (218) 270-8292 Go listen to our NEW SHOW, I'd Date Me! And tell your friends!  You can find everything at www.delightfulbitchcraft.com Facebook Secret Soup Talk Facebook group! Twitter secularsouppodcast@gmail.com Instagram  YouTube Channel! There's merch here: https://delightfulbitchcraft.threadless.com/ Check out Amy's other podcast - "Okay Then, A Fargo Retrospective"   Follow Amy's cats on Instagram! @chappychouchou   We should probably thank Mr. Eli Bosnick for recording the Secular Soup Creed. Thanks to our Golden Voice of the Pod, Deanna Joy Lyons, for making us sound more legit.  

In this week's episode, the Catholic Church takes a firm stance against city planning, we learn how thoughts and prayers took down the Medellin cartel, and we'll watch a video that was too conspiratorial for YouTube. --- To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click there: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show's hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show's sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ To hear more from our intrepid audio engineer Morgan Clarke, click here: https://www.morganclarkemusic.com/ --- Guest Links: Learn more about American Atheists' convention here: https://convention.atheists.org/ --- Headlines: TX Bill would force all classrooms to contain 10 commandments display: https://friendlyatheist.substack.com/p/texas-bills-would-force-classrooms and replace qualified counselors with chaplains: https://friendlyatheist.substack.com/p/texas-lawmakers-want-to-replace-trained The Catholic argument against 15-minute cities https://catholicherald.co.uk/the-catholic-argument-against-15-minute-cities/  Chaz Stevens demanding a ban of ALL BOOKS in public schools of Broward County, Florida: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-ban-the-bible-in-florida-public-schools Chaplain awarded £10k after NHS Trust said diversity 'takes precedence' over religious belief https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/03/31/catholic-chaplain-award-nhs-trust-equality-religious-belief/  Evangelical douche nozzle sneaks into Nebraska school cafeteria to preach to kids: https://friendlyatheist.substack.com/p/nebraska-school-revamps-security Colombia's national police chief says exorcism and prayer used to fight crime and cartels: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/colombia-exorcism-prayer-used-fight-crime-cartels-general-henry-sanabria/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h

In this week's episode, we all collectively wish Noah had been on the flight with those Christian missionary singers, Canada politely tells Evangelicals they suck, and we'll try to sell time travelers on last week's American Atheist convention. --- Come see us in Toronto: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-in-toronto-tickets-294592011637 To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click there: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show's hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show's sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ To hear more from our intrepid audio engineer Morgan Clarke, click here: https://www.morganclarkemusic.com/ --- Guest Links: Learn more about Recovering From Religion here: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ --- Headlines: 26 questions for the Christians who sang worship music on a plane: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/questions-for-the-christians-who-loudly-sang-worship-music-on-a-plane/ Satanic Temple takes on fake abortion clinics and their efforts to misinform patients: https://thesatanictemple.com/pages/cpc Canada: Evangelicals are the worst: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/canadians-evangelicals-hurt-society/ Stew Peters made a movie where he says COVID is cobra venom they snuck into the water: https://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/the-king-cobra-venom-pandemic-stew-peters-unveils-a-new-covid-19-conspiracy-theory/ https://www.factcheck.org/2022/04/scicheck-covid-19-is-caused-by-a-virus-not-snake-venom/ Gay parents called 'rapists' and 'pedophiles' in Amtrak incident https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/gay-parents-called-rapists-pedophiles-amtrak-incident-rcna24610 FL School Board Member says the quiet part out loud, faces no consequences because Christian privilege: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/fl-school-board-member-admits-prayer-resolution-is-about-god-and-jesus-christ/

In this week's episode, Christians call dibs state by state, Donald Trump's pity party actually had some people show up because their moms made em go, and churchgoers will try to tone down the rhetoric on abortion by comparing it to the holocaust. --- Get tickets to our live show here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-in-toronto-tickets-294592011637 To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click there: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show's hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show's sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ To hear more from our intrepid audio engineer Morgan Clarke, click here: https://www.morganclarkemusic.com/ --- Guest Links: Learn more about American Atheist conference here: https://convention.atheists.org/ — Headlines: Mubarak Bala sentenced to 24 years in prison for blasphemy: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/nigerian-court-sentences-mubarak-bala-to-24-years-in-prison-for-blasphemy/ GOP panic over school prayer case derailed honor for historic Black judge: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/gop-panic-over-a-school-prayer-case-derailed-an-honor-for-a-historic-black-judge/ Georgia GOP candidate claims "we are the church, and we run the state": https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/georgia-gop-candidate-we-are-the-church-and-we-run-the-state/ Rep. Lauren Boebert: You should be 21 before coming out as LGBTQ: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/rep-lauren-boebert-you-should-be-21-before-coming-out-as-lgbtq/ Atheist lawmaker in Nebraska blocks anti-abortion bill: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/atheist-lawmaker-blocks-anti-abortion-bill-pushed-by-religious-extremists/ Trump claims he's the "most honest human being, perhaps, that God ever created": https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/11/politics/donald-trump-north-carolina-speech/index.html

In this week's episode, anti-choice activists are caught tiny red handed, the word “tallywacker” becomes part of the official congressional record, and David Icke will yell at cottage cheese or something. --- Get tickets to our live show here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-in-toronto-tickets-294592011637 To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click there: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show's hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show's sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ To hear more from our intrepid audio engineer Morgan Clarke, click here: https://www.morganclarkemusic.com/ --- Guest Links: Learn more about American Atheist conference here: https://convention.atheists.org/ --- Headlines: Survey shows most Americans know religious objections to vaccines are nonsense: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/most-americans-say-religious-objections-to-covid-vaccines-are-insincere/ Radical Christian domestic terrorists arrested for hijacking abortion clinic: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/the-woman-who-kept-aborted-fetuses-in-her-home-works-for-an-atheist-activist/ https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/30/us/abortion-clinic-dc-nine-charged.html Texas student wins settlement against teacher who bullied her for not saying the Pledge: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/texas-student-wins-settlement-against-teacher-who-bullied-her-for-not-saying-the-pledge/ Mormons accused of tax evasion in Australia: https://www.smh.com.au/national/mormons-inc-church-accused-of-multinational-tax-rort-20220330-p5a98p.html Madison Cawthorn gives transphobic rant on House floor: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/madison-cawthorn-woman-tallywacker_n_624b440ee4b0e44de9c5ae5b David Barton Is Constantly Unveiling New and Misleading Claims About American History: https://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/david-barton-is-constantly-unveiling-new-and-misleading-claims-about-american-history/ Judge rejects Christian school demands for (amplified) pre-game prayers: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/judge-rejects-christian-schools-demand-to-hijack-pa-system-for-pre-game-prayer/

In this week's episode, Lindsey Graham fails his own pop quiz, we learn that health and happiness are antisemitic, and Don Ford will do enough voices for it to sound like we have a lot of friends. --- Get tickets to our live show here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-in-toronto-tickets-294592011637 To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click there: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show's hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show's sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ To hear more from our intrepid audio engineer Morgan Clarke, click here: https://www.morganclarkemusic.com/ --- Guest Links: Check out the unofficial PIAT Discord server here: https://discord.gg/HTDgc5mtrv Learn more about American Atheist conference here: https://convention.atheists.org/ --- Headlines: Lindsey Graham's grilling of Ketanji Brown Jackson's faith backfired: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/lindsey-grahams-grilling-of-ketanji-brown-jacksons-faith-backfired/ Orthodox Jewish groups rally against Daylight Saving legislation: https://onlysky.media/barryduke/jewish-leaders-vow-to-oppose-the-sunshine-protection-act-it-will-affect-our-religious-life/ https://religionnews.com/2022/03/24/jews-say-making-daylight-saving-time-permanent-threatens-morning-prayer/ Christians freaking out about potential hate crime convictions in Finland: https://onlysky.media/rsnedeker/faith-and-sexuality-collide-in-finland/ and the pamphlet at the heart of the trial: https://www.lhpk.fi/en/booklet-male-and-female-he-created-them-homosexual-relationships-challenge-the-christian-concept-of-humanity-paivi-rasanen/ Former MS lawmaker says supporters of trans rights should be executed: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/former-ms-lawmaker-says-supporters-of-trans-rights-should-be-executed/ Fox Nation host blames evolutionary theory on the Jews: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/conspiracist-lara-logan-darwins-theory-of-evolution-was-bankrolled-by-jews/ Jordan Peternson explains to Andy Ngo that Antifa kills people as revenge against God: https://boingboing.net/2022/03/29/jordan-peterson-explains-antifa-to-no-ones-satisfaction-least-of-all-his.html --- This Week in Misogyny: AA releases report on secular women: https://www.secularsurvey.org/nonreligiouswomen Antiabortion NC Lt. Gov. paid for an abortion in 1989: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/anti-abortion-nc-lt-gov-mark-robinson-paid-for-an-abortion-in-1989/ Hillsong board blames sexual harassment on founder's meds: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/hillsong-church-our-founder-was-inappropriate-with-two-women/

In this week's episode, Pat Robertson is running out of time to be wrong, Lindsey Graham checks to see if Ketanji Brown Jackson is from one of those religions with the dolls and the needles, and I bet she ended the day wishing she was. --- Get tickets to see us in Toronto here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-in-toronto-tickets-294592011637 To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click there: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show's hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show's sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ To hear more from our intrepid audio engineer Morgan Clarke, click here: https://www.morganclarkemusic.com/ --- Guest Links: Find out more about American Atheist's convention in Atlanta here: https://convention.atheists.org/ --- Headlines: The report discussed in the diatribe: https://bjconline.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Christian_Nationalism_and_the_Jan6_Insurrection-2-9-22.pdf The happiest nations on Earth are strongly secular: https://onlysky.media/pzuckerman/the-happiest-nations-on-earth-are-strongly-secular/ https://onlysky.media/jpearce/are-you-happy-because-they-certainly-seem-to-be/ Pat Robertson would like Joe Biden to start a nuclear war: https://twitter.com/RightWingWatch/status/1504186777879420931 Christian missionaries take advantage of Ukrainian refugees: https://www.opindia.com/2022/03/christian-missionaries-descend-upon-ukraine-to-bring-the-gospel-to-people-suffering-from-the-war/ and https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/former-wa-rep-matt-shea-accused-of-domestic-terrorism-working-to-secure-adoptions-for-ukrainian-children-in-poland/ The Babylon Bee chooses misgendering as its Twitter hill to die on: https://onlysky.media/kdavis/the-babylon-bee-chooses-misgendering-as-its-twitter-hill-to-die-on/ GOP candidate: Witches at my preschool tried luring me into Satanism: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/gop-candidate-witches-at-my-preschool-tried-luring-me-into-satanism/ UK Preacher: Teachers are devils teaching an abomination: https://onlysky.media/jpearce/uk-catholic-priest-teachers-are-devils-teaching-an-abomination/ The DC Talk song we make fun of: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr3HrnxNroQ

In this week's episode, Idaho Republicans search desperately for the gay porn in their local library, the Streisand effect leads a bunch of Idaho students to find plenty of delightful gay porn, and Bullshit will finally take offense at the comparison. --- Get tickets to see us in Toronto here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-in-toronto-tickets-294592011637 To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click there: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/ To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticrat To check out our sister show's hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies To check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ To check out our sister show's sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/ To hear more from our intrepid audio engineer Morgan Clarke, click here: https://www.morganclarkemusic.com/ --- Guest Links: Find out more about American Atheist's convention in Atlanta here: https://convention.atheists.org/ --- Headlines: Raif Badawi released from Saudi prison: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/after-10-years-in-a-saudi-prison-blogger-raif-badawi-has-been-freed/ Idaho House goes after librarians in their fight against gay stuff: https://idahocapitalsun.com/2022/03/07/idaho-house-passes-bill-that-could-lead-to-prosecution-of-librarians-for-harmful-material/ How Christians enabled Putin: https://www.christianpost.com/voices/how-christians-enabled-putin.html https://www.rawstory.com/putin-evangelicals/ Judge stops destroyer from leaving because it would violate religious freedom: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/to-protect-e2-80-9creligious-freedom-e2-80-9d-a-judge-still-won-e2-80-99t-let-the-navy-deploy-a-warship/ar-AAUX0kb Ad campaign to spend $100 million to remind people Jesus is a thing: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/the-100m-he-gets-us-ad-campaign-for-jesus-ignores-an-obvious-problem/ Anti-abortion Idaho lawmakers accused a Satanist of supporting human sacrifice: https://onlysky.media/hemant-mehta/anti-abortion-lawmakers-in-idaho-accused-a-satanist-of-supporting-murder/