Friendly Atheist Podcast

Please support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — A Pew survey finds that Jews and atheists know more about religion than every kind of Christian. Let's take the quiz! (0:27, with analysis at 19:08) — An anti-LGBTQ Republican lawmaker from TN resigned amidst allegations that he was using Grindr to meet men. (25:09) — The Mormon Church knew about a pedophile but never reported him to authorities. (30:30) — Iceland has lost a glacier. A freaking glacier. (36:45) — The congregation revolted after a pastor put up a sign saying "America: Love or Leave It." (39:59) — The Tega Cay Police Department in South Carolina put up a Christian monument, then quickly took it down. (42:40) — The governor of Texas wants you to know Chick-fil-A is safe. (45:58) — Secular "churches" are struggling to stay relevant. (48:36) — A woman violently pushed a priest off stage. Was it justified? (55:50) (***Update***: We discussed what the priest said before the woman pushed him. It turns out that is false!) — Another Alabama candidate for Senate wants to create a theocracy. (58:35)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Please support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Hemant's new Pledge podcast is now available for everyone! (1:16) — "Purity culture" advocate Joshua Harris is separating from his wife. (2:43) — The U.S. House chaplain blamed the "spirits of darkness" for Donald Trump‚Äòs racism. (15:12) — An AL GOP Senate candidate says TV is bad today because of all the "homosexual activities." What is he watching? (23:33) — A NH Republican lawmaker has a hot take on slavery. (27:54) — After asking Alabama for information about the death penalty, state officials asked her about her faith. (33:10) — A Christian mommy blogger says godly wives must lose weight if their husbands call them fat. (38:27) — A judge said the Duggar sisters can sue city officials who released documents about their molesting brother. (42:33) — The GOP's new human rights commission is full of anti-LGBTQ activists. (49:25) — An Arizona Humanist group wants to challenge the part of the IRS tax code that gives a major perk to pastors. (54:32) — Despite benefitting from a city's holiday display policy, atheists demand neutrality. (1:00:41) — Netflix is pushing back against a "Straight Pride" parade. (1:05:46) — This billboard in Detroit says "Trans people are sacred." (1:10:01)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Please support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — A Mississippi GOP gubernatorial candidate won't allow a female reporter to shadow him. (0:47) — A Christian school fired a professor for writing a novel with un-Christian characters. (9:09) — A Virginia lawmaker says women who get raped are naive for not carrying guns. (15:22) — A Florida principal said the school couldn't teach the Holocaust because he had to remain neutral. He's out of a job now. (20:05) — The "God Warrior" lady from Trading Spouses is now pro-LGBTQ. (30:34) — In Texas, "In No God We Trust" banners were put up and vandalized. (34:12) — A Florida park adopted by Satanists was also vandalized. (38:01) — Immunization rates in Australia are at a record high! (42:10) — 67% of Republicans say burning the flag should result in a loss of citizenship. (43:53) — In the UK, Christianity is less popular than ever. (47:19) — The Catholic Church's barrier to become a saint gets lower every time. (49:58) — Teen boys who avoided parenthood through abortion? Your future is bright. (53:02) — One Million Moms is very angry with two moms in Toy Story 4. (56:14)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Please support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — The Supreme Court will hear a case involving public money supporting religious schools in Montana. (3:50) — A Giant Christian Cross in Florida will have to be reconsidered after last week's SCOTUS ruling. (10:09) — This is what Mayor Pete Buttigieg got wrong in his memorable debate line about religion. (16:11) — A Minnesota city got rid of the Pledge of Allegiance, and critics are now blaming Rep. Ilhan Omar. (25:18) — The American Medical Association is suing North Dakota over abortion access because doctors are being told to lie. (27:48) — An Ohio legislator's anti-porn resolution makes no sense. (33:22) — A misleading, worthless research paper suggests cellphone use leads to horns growing out of your head. (37:51) — A Christian sign in Hawkins, Texas just came down after years of battles. (45:30) — A Satanist gave an invocation at an Alaskan borough meeting. Now they want to abolish the practice. (49:36) — Jesus healed the blind. This South Carolina church kicks them out. (51:38) — The GOP's anti-abortion "gag rule" for foreign funding has led to higher abortion rates. (54:57)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Please support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — This Christian writer thinks LGBTQ people get recognized 163 days a year. (0:29) — A former staffer at Answers in Genesis has a lot of harsh words about her old employer. (6:22) — And so does a former staffer at Liberty University. (16:13) — Speaking of which, Jerry Falwell, Jr. thinks only business owners can have strong opinions about this administration's handling of refugees. (20:00) — A church's Pride flag in a Chicago neighborhood was vandalized. (23:20) — Surveys show we are becoming a less LGBTQ-friendly society. (25:16) — An Alabama woman was shot and lost her pregnancy. Now she's being charged with manslaughter. (32:28) — An Alabama car dealership wants to give people a Bible, gun, and flag with every purchase. (36:04) — A Florida library was forced to cancel its Pride Prom because of Christian bigots. (38:58) — Tennessee will block people with online ordinations from officiating weddings. (45:38) — West Virginia's top Republican can't decide when bigotry is okay. (54:03) — Our president is a sexual predator. (57:35)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Please support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — The Supreme Court issued a bad, but not the worst, but still weird ruling on the Bladensburg Peace Cross. (1:12) — If you're going to demand the cancellation of a TV show, make sure you're going after the right company. (28:40) — A Satanist delivered her second invocation in Alaska. (32:59) — Christian Nationalist and alleged child molester Roy Moore is running for Senate from Alabama again. (38:48) — An Alabama church just got permission to create its own police force. (46:15) — A Texas town declared itself a sanctuary city for fetuses. (50:35) — A church is refusing to pay the legal fees after calling for the Chino Valley school board in California to foolishly fight for Christian prayers at meetings. (53:50) — A Catholic medical journal pulled a paper on conversion therapy after we pointed out its flaws. (59:27) — The GOP Senate is confirming anti-LGBTQ judges at an alarming rate. (1:08:06) — Donald Trump called for a ban on flag burning. Because he hasn't read the Constitution. (1:20:04) — Donald Trump is on the verge of inadvertently creating a "Bible Tax." (1:24:07)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Please support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — A group of extremist Christians are holding a "Make America Straight Again" conference this weekend. (0:38) — Romance writer Nicholas Sparks opened a Christian school that is anti-gay. (9:41) — A Tennessee law enforcement official thinks people like him should be able to put gay people to death. (12:41) — A prominent doctor, who is also anti-gay, promoted religion in his final article for a medical journal. (16:50) — Actress Jessica Biel is fighting against a vaccination bill in California. (22:26) — A Christian publisher insists their racist Bible School lessons aren't racist. (28:25) — There are a whole bunch of "post-Christian" cities now. (34:14) — Rick Santorum is launching a Bitcoin for Catholics. (38:05) — Who knew meatless burgers were Satanic? (41:50) — The Vatican released a new anti-transgender document. (46:17) — Most Americans say the Catholic Church's abuse scandal is an ongoing crisis. (48:45) — A pastor promoted God at a public school graduation in Appleton, Wisconsin. Again. (53:20)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Please support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Was Pastor David Platt right or wrong to remain apolitical during a visit from Donald Trump? (0:50) — For no scientific reasons, the Trump administration will restrict fetal tissue research. (17:00) — This is a strange way to wage an attack on Netflix over its abortion position. (21:50) — These people are horrible at defending a televangelist's private jet. (29:00) — The Catholic Church has lobbyists. Guess what they're lobbying for? (39:15) — We know which Democratic candidate atheists prefer the most — and it's not Joe Biden. (43:15) — A district attorney in Tennessee says his rejection of marriage equality changes how he prosecutes criminals. (49:49) — An Alabama mayor says he was just joking about killing LGBTQ people. (No he wasn't.) (55:00) — A Catholic bishop from West Virginia spent millions of dollars on travel and gifts. (59:54) — Creationists are mocking Flat Earthers for not understanding science. My irony meter just broke. (1:03:16) — Nevada has decriminalized abortion! (1:05:18) — A Sikh man with a rainbow turban won the internet. (1:06:00) — God loves you. That's why he might kill you. (1:07:07) — Here's more information about attorney Andrew Seidel's talk in Chicago, which Hemant will be moderating!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Please support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Ark Encounter is suing its insurers because they wouldn't cover $1 million worth of rain damage. RAIN DAMAGE! (2:07) — A Christian moms group can't handle a Gillette ad featuring a father helping his transgender son shave. (9:20) — Trans activists got a monument in New York. (16:54) — It's not just Catholic priests. Nuns can be abusers, too. (20:15) — The Satanic Temple says members don't have to abide by Indiana's fetal burial law. Because they're a religion now. (22:57) — There's no sex in Heaven. Good think we're all going to Hell. (27:00) — A Texas church will pay for your wedding if you stop co-habitating, not realizing the problems they're creating. (33:35) — Research finds that anti-atheist stereotypes aren't accurate. Who knew?! (41:55) — A man from Arizona is allegedly stalking women at Planned Parenthood. (51:30) — Evangelist Franklin Graham wants people to pray for Donald Trump. I don't recall him doing that for Obama. (53:40) — Alabama lawmakers changed the law so judges don't have to sign off on same-sex marriages. It's equal, but it is right? (57:34) — Media outlets are threatening to leave Georgia over its abortion restrictions. (1:02:30) — The University of CA won't partner with a Catholic health care system after massive backlash. (1:12:30) — Maine has finally banned conversion therapy. (1:15:01) — Missouri may lose its last abortion clinic. (1:16:12) — Illinois is on the verge of strengthening its own abortion laws and passing a major marijuana bill. (1:21:50) — Steak. Two of them. (1:24:30)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Please support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — The Christian Right is having a hard time dealing with the candidacy of Pete Buttigieg. (0:24) — A Methodist pastor had the best comments about the pro-life crowd's hypocrisy. (8:03) — An episode of Arthur featuring a gay wedding didn't air in Alabama. (11:35) — A "pro-life" Christian lawmaker from Mississippi was arrested for punching his wife in the face because she wouldn't undress for sex quickly enough. (15:32) — A New Orleans man accused of multiple rapes was granted bail, possibly putting women in danger. (18:06) — A former Illinois megachurch pastor allegedly hired a hitman. (20:27) — An Alabama school board member wants to "investigate" why kids aren't standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. (26:58) — A new study says religious couples have better sex lives. Is it accurate? (29:30) — A California bill that would force priests to be mandated reporters is on the verge of becoming law‚ but only after some amendments. (38:39) — Nevada is taking a sensible step to stop doctors from having to tell patients unnecessary information about abortions. (45:10)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.