The Friendly Atheist Podcast

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

— The Supreme Court heard a case to decide if taxpayers should fund a religious charter school. (0:26)

— Southern Baptist membership hits 50-year low as Americans keep walking away. (14:15)

— “Satanology” activist challenges cities that raised Christian flags. (33:38)

— “No respect for God”: Florida mayor denies “Day of Reason” proclamation. (40:01)

— An Arizona school board member on a religious crusade has cost her district over $218,000. (49:31)

— White evangelicals still see Trump as ethical and honest, but atheists know better. (1:03:45)

— California court upholds $1.2 million fine against church that ignored COVID restrictions. (1:15:25)

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

— Don’t let nostalgia rewrite the real legacy of Pope Francis. (0:45)

— After public outcry, a Mormon seminary will not be built at an Arizona public school. (38:30)

— Oklahoma Republicans pass controversial “Christ is King” resolution. (50:49)

— Indiana resolution declares “unified” allegiance to “the Lord, Jesus Christ.” (1:03:56)

— City of Hartford flies Christian flag at City Hall, despite warning from lawyer. (1:07:20)

— Ohio schools face lawsuit threats over candy-fueled Christian recruiting. (1:14:41)

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

— Washington bill ends clergy loophole: Confessions no longer shield child abusers. (0:30)

— Catholic hospital ditches “pro-life” rhetoric to avoid malpractice lawsuit payout. (16:25)

— Arkansas Republicans just fired the state’s Library Board to please one Christian Nationalist. (30:20)

— Tennessee’s “Success Sequence” law ignores what really makes kids successful. (48:08)

— Sen. James Lankford knows the IRS isn’t targeting churches—he just hopes you don’t. (1:00:23)

— See something, snitch something: The State Department’s “anti-Christian bias” witch hunt begins. (1:13:12)

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

— A church told members how to vote. The IRS officially says that’s fine. (1:10)

— A public school district in Arizona agreed to build a Mormon seminary on campus. (29:35)

— “Close the doors!”: Bishop Marvin Sapp’s tithing ultimatum sparks outrage. (43:43)

— It’s mold, not a miracle: The Catholic Church’s latest eucharistic blunder. (55:36)

— Minnesota lawmaker’s bill to “advance critical thinking” actually pushes Christian mythology. (1:04:00)

— Two influential atheist groups have finally settled a case involving a donor’s wishes. (1:08:40)

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