The Friendly Atheist Podcast

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Sinéad O’Connor says ripping up a picture of the former pope on Saturday Night Live back in 1992 was the right move. (3:09)

— Another Christian rock star is leaving evangelicalism. (12:43)

— A priest wants to know if we’re “good” atheists. What does that even mean? (20:42)

— A social justice activist said he was related to Robert E. Lee. That’s not true. Now what? (36:40)

— A furniture seller hides tiny crosses in pieces to bless everyone’s homes. Is this harmless or a problem? (46:49)

— If Southern Baptists are praising your work, you’ve done something horribly wrong. (51:55)

— The White House met with atheist group leaders. Is that significant or merely symbolic? (1:02:35) 

— Tennessee has mandated signs about transgender bathroom use. (1:10:03)

— In England, COVID death rates are lower for people with no religion. (1:15:40)

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Anti-trans Christians are not sure if they can support Republican Caitlyn Jenner for governor. (2:20)

— The Lutheran church just elected its first transgender bishop. (13:38)

— Richard Dawkins isn’t a fan of your child with Down syndrome. (19:10)

— SPONSOR: These science-themed jigsaw puzzles are wonderful for your whole family! Support the Kickstarter now by going to StardustScience.com! (50:19)

— Evangelist Franklin Graham wants people to get vaccinated. (53:52)

— Hindu sect in the U.S. sued for paying next-to-nothing for labor brought in from India. (1:02:07)

— Ernest Angley, a hypocritical and cruel televangelist, has died. (1:05:50)

— Younger Jewish Americans are more secular than ever before, but fundamentalism is still on the rise. (1:13:40)

— Some German priests plan to bless same-sex couples in defiance of Catholic Church policy. (1:18:57)

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— A juror looked to God, not evidence, and now an appeals court has overturned a verdict because of it. (0:45)

— Josh Duggar‘s latest awful crimes. (16:04)

— Why are Florida officials correcting atheists’ invocations? (31:12)

— SPONSOR: These science-themed jigsaw puzzles are wonderful for your whole family! Support the Kickstarter now by going to StardustScience.com! (41:07)

— A Christian lawmaker in Kansas released an insane statement after kicking a child. (43:20)

— Who wants to tell this Louisiana Republican leader that slavery isn’t okay? (1:01:11)

— A Christian college says it didn’t realize abusing children was harmful decades ago. (1:09:40)

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Josh Duggar is in jail! But for what…? (2:10)

— This is one wild letter to the editor from a self-described WASP. (9:00)

— A Canadian politician defended conversion therapy by talking about a woman who wanted to escape “lesbian activity.” It spawned a hashtag. (26:00)

— An Alaska GOP Senate candidate thinks church/state separation is a hoax. (30:10)

— Catholic bishops don’t want Joe Biden to receive communion so the rules may change. (38:48)

— If this is your criticism of Kamala Harris, maybe keep it to yourself. (46:53)

— Newt Gingrich is very bothered by rainbow flags at U.S. embassies. (56:33)

— Australia’s prime minister said he’s doing God’s work in office. (59:48)

— Christian Prophets want some standards! (1:05:49)

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