

The Scathing Atheist
Puzzle in a Thunderstorm, LLC
A weekly look at religion and the stupidity that breeds it. Hosts Noah Lugeons, Heath Enwright, and Eli Bosnick delve into theistic attempts to intrude on the secular world in an unflinching expose on just how juvenile the whole god thing is.
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Sep 27, 2018 • 60min
293: Vulnerable Johnson Edition
In this week’s episode, Republicans will learn their Hindus and Hin-don’ts the hard way, Brett Kavanaugh supporters explain how he's technically a quantum rapist in a sealed box who may or may not have raped that cat yet, and Bryce Break-an-Egger will be here because he’s the only one who can pronounce his name correctly.
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Guest Links:
Check out the Naked Mormonism podcast here: http://nakedmormonismpodcast.com/
Headlines:
Religious leaders are helping with sexual assault apologetics for Brett Kavanaugh: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/20/bryan-fischer-brett-kavanaughs-accuser-fails-the-biblical-two-witness-test/ http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/19/focus-on-the-family-urges-support-for-brett-kavanaugh-despite-assault-claims/ http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/21/dennis-prager-brett-kavanaughs-accuser-is-undermining-our-moral-principles/
Senate introduces bill against global blasphemy laws: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/20/u-s-senate-introduces-resolution-calling-for-global-repeal-of-blasphemy-laws/
Ted Cruz claims in debate that school shootings are the result of removing god from schools: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/22/ted-cruz-school-shootings-are-the-result-of-removing-god-from-public-life/
Texas GOP apologizes for ad urging Hindus to vote republican since they’re so into elephants: https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/20/politics/texas-republicans-hindu-theme-campaign-ad-trnd/index.html
Pastors try to ban books from banned book display: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/18/three-pastors-tried-banning-books-from-a-maine-librarys-banned-books-display/
Art Gallery uses Christian homophobia to get them to stop parking in their lot: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/19/gallery-owner-uses-gay-conversion-therapy-sign-to-resolve-church-parking-feud/
Satanist sues Chicago for discriminating against his pet pig, Boarphomet: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/23/satanist-sues-chicago-for-religious-discrimination-over-his-pet-pig-boarphomet/
This Week in Misogyny:
Israeli court fines ultra orthodox radio station over banning women: https://religionnews.com/2018/09/21/israeli-court-fines-ultra-orthodox-radio-station-for-banning-women-from-the-air/
India bans instant divorce for Muslim men: https://religionnews.com/2018/09/20/india-bans-instant-divorce-by-muslim-men/

Sep 20, 2018 • 60min
292: Visit From Aunt Flo Edition
In this week’s episode, Christians get a visit from Aunt Flo, the Texas School Board decides that area of a Texan circle is now equal to3r2, and the jews will live happily heifer after.
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Guest Links:
You can see Noah and Eli on Godless Rockers here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCATtfyEo&feature=youtu.be
You can check out the EXP Cast here: http://expcast.libsyn.com/
Headlines:
Idiot Christians left to explain why their god killed so many people with Hurricane Florence:
http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/12/pat-robertson-thanks-god-that-hurricane-florence-will-hurt-other-people-not-him/ and http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/13/pastor-rick-joyner-hurricane-florence-is-the-result-of-sin-not-climate-change/ and
http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/11/christian-prophetess-orders-hurricane-florence-to-not-do-destructive-things/
Texas plans to remove Hillary Clinton from history classes while keeping Moses: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/16/texas-plans-to-remove-hillary-clinton-from-history-classes-while-keeping-moses/
Toronto city councillor says church state separation is why kids kill each other: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/17/toronto-city-councillor-church-state-separation-is-why-kids-kill-each-other/
Steve Anderson thinks San Francisco has an atheist poo problem: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/16/christian-hate-pastor-san-francisco-has-a-poop-problem-because-people-hate-god/
Linda Harvey: Straight People Never Engage in Oral or Anal Sex
http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/15/linda-harvey-straight-people-never-engage-in-oral-or-anal-sex/
New religion thinks they’re aliens: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/10/believers-in-this-growing-religion-think-they-are-reincarnated-aliens/
Red cow is born in Israel: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/11/a-red-cow-was-born-in-israel-fulfilling-key-end-times-prophecy-for-jews/
This Week in Misogyny:
MS Senate candidate: 99% of rape accusations are “absolutely fabricated” http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/17/ms-gop-senate-candidate-99-of-rape-allegations-are-absolutely-fabricated/
Baptist leader body shames women, downplays “Me Too” movement: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/15/a-former-baptist-leader-is-still-body-shaming-women-and-downplaying-metoo/

Sep 13, 2018 • 60min
291: Kavanaughty Boy Edition
In this week’s episode, Christians write an open letter of closed-mindedness , Ted Cruz asks Brett Kavanaugh a softball question that's literally about a ball that's softer than a softball, and Christians in Pensacola will play the martyr for not having a giant cross to lug around.
To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click there: http://www.amazon.com/Diatribes-Godless-Misanthrope-Scathing-Presents-ebook/dp/B00J53FZFI/ref=sr11?ie=UTF8&qid=1396141562&sr=8-1To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out out half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/
Headlines:Kavanaugh makes it super clear he wants to help create a theocracy:http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/09/brett-kavanaugh-on-the-supreme-court-would-solidify-christian-privilege/Appeals court in FL reluctantly follows 1st amendment, orders giant cross removed: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/08/appeals-court-says-with-sadness-a-giant-christian-cross-in-fl-must-come-down/India decriminalizes gay sexhttp://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/07/india-decriminalized-gay-sex-but-critics-says-that-will-increase-hiv-rates/Kaepernick Christian Freakouts: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/08/liberty-university-considers-cutting-ties-with-nike-over-colin-kaepernick-ad/ http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/06/after-colin-kaepernick-ad-christian-school-bans-nike-apparel-for-athletes/Prominent Evangelicals Issue Statement Denouncing “Social Justice” Activismhttp://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/05/prominent-evangelicals-issue-statement-denouncing-social-justice-activism/Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop will pay $145,000 to settle lawsuit over vaginal eggs: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/05/gwyneth-paltrows-goop-will-pay-145000-to-settles-lawsuit-over-vaginal-eggs/Liz Crokin blames her surfing injury on a spell hillary cast on herhttp://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/liz-crokin-blames-her-surfing-injury-on-a-spell-cast-by-hillary-clinton/Man Who Bought Bank Because God Told Him to is Now $30 Million in Debthttp://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/07/man-who-bought-bank-because-god-told-him-to-is-now-30-million-in-debt/
This Week in Misogyny:AA elects another straight white dude as president: https://www.atheists.org/2018/09/fish-announcement/Utah school body shames eleven year old over bare-shouldered shirt: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/12/utah-school-accused-of-body-shaming-girl-for-wearing-shoulder-baring-shirt/Politician accuses raped nun of being a prostitute: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/09/nun-who-was-allegedly-raped-by-bishop-is-a-prostitute-politician-says/

Sep 6, 2018 • 60min
290: Inarguable Edition
In this week’s episode, the Jews steal money from children… but in a bad way, Heath learns about "Mormon masturbation interviews" way too late for a full ride at BYU, and Lee Strobel will make a less convincing case than Brett Kavanaugh.
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Guest Links:
Check out Flowers of Disgust here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL294isEbywvDjdSIzPTBNSmNQoWPZDW
Headlines:
A Fierce Critic of “Mormon Masturbation Interviews” Now Faces Excommunication
http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/30/a-fierce-critic-of-mormon-masturbation-interviews-now-faces-excommunication
Orthodox rabbi arrested for alleged plot to steal $14 million from underprivileged kids: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/01/orthodox-rabbi-arrested-for-alleged-plot-to-steal-14-million-from-underprivileged-kids/
Far-Right Pakistanis Protest Ties with Netherlands Due to Muhammad-Drawing Event
http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/31/far-right-pakistanis-protest-ties-with-netherlands-due-to-muhammad-drawing-event/
Matt powell is making a movie!
http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/02/a-movie-claiming-to-debunk-evolution-features-pastors-who-dont-understand-it/
Ariana Grande thing: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2018/09/01/pastor-apologizes-to-ariana-grande-for-grazing-her-breast-at-aretha-franklins-funeral/?utm_term=.a247f68d9ac8
We’re rich young white guys: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/29/pew-analysis-the-solidly-secular-are-young-rich-white-educated-and-male/
This Week in Misogyny:
Woman calls out alleged rapist in his Mormon temple: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/09/04/watch-this-woman-call-out-her-alleged-mormon-rapist-in-his-own-temple/
Mauritania laws put rape victims at risk: https://www.hrw.org/news/2018/09/05/mauritania-rape-survivors-risk
Kickstarter for film about Mormon sex abuse: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hushedones/the-hushed-ones-a-cover-up-34-years-in-the-making

Aug 30, 2018 • 60min
289: Educated Edition
In this week’s episode, Adam Fannin blames not equal to x in the sum set for mass shootings, the Pope goes on tour with his lip sync rendition of "Oops!...I Did It Again", and Elmo will show us his dark side.
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To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click there: http://www.amazon.com/Diatribes-Godless-Misanthrope-Scathing-Presents-ebook/dp/B00J53FZFI/ref=sr11?ie=UTF8&qid=1396141562&sr=8-1To check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out out half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/
Guest Links:To hear Noah on the Phil Ferguson show, click here: https://www.spreaker.com/user/8084919/274-MUWAJb
Headlines:Pope Francis says he feels shame over priest abuse, but that’s obviously not enough: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/26/pope-francis-says-he-feels-shame-over-priest-abuse-but-thats-not-enough/He also says that your gay kids need a shrink: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/27/pope-francis-if-your-kids-are-gay-they-might-need-to-see-a-psychiatrist/Mexican Cardinal says pedophile priests’ victims should think about their own flaws: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/23/mexican-cardinal-pedophile-priests-victims-should-think-about-their-own-flaws/Pope’s feeble crowd in Ireland: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/26/pope-francis-couldnt-even-give-away-free-tickets-to-the-papal-mass-in-ireland/ (also) http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/24/irish-hospital-staff-furious-that-temp-ids-during-popes-visit-include-cross/Argentinian church pretty sure retired footballer is god: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/10/church-in-argentina-worships-pro-soccer-player-as-a-god/Christian Baker: Making a Birthday Cake for a Trans Woman Violates My Faithhttp://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/16/christian-baker-making-a-birthday-cake-for-a-trans-woman-violates-my-faith/Lawsuit seeks government funding for religious schools in Maine: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/24/lawsuit-demands-that-maine-taxpayers-fund-tuition-for-private-christian-schools/Adam Fannin blames literally everything except guns for mass shootingshttp://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/27/preacher-blames-everyone-and-everything-except-guns-for-jacksonville-shooting/Trump forced to leave off half of John Adams quote during theocracy dinner: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/28/during-evangelical-dinner-trump-left-crucial-part-out-of-john-adams-prayer/http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/27/donald-trump-is-throwing-a-dinner-party-for-evangelical-christians-tonight/Muslim leaders in Indonesia issued a fatwa against the measles vaccine: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/23/muslim-leaders-in-indonesia-just-issued-a-fatwa-against-the-measles-vaccine/21-Year-Old Mormon Woman Dumps Fiancé After Realizing He Watches Porn http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/22/21-year-old-mormon-woman-dumps-fiance-after-realizing-he-watches-porn/#wBCOtVHjHdi7KEeQ
This Week in Misogyny:Christian blogger: Feminism almost ruined my marriage: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/23/feminism-nearly-ruined-my-marriage-says-christian-who-doesnt-get-feminism/Woman finds anti-abortion pamphlet in diaper box: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/10/a-woman-found-an-anti-abortion-groups-graphic-pamphlet-inside-a-box-of-diapers/School paper tries to censor article about institutional sexism: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/25/a-catholic-school-censored-a-piece-in-the-student-newspaper-the-plan-backfired/

Aug 23, 2018 • 60min
288: Abandoned Edition
In this week’s episode, Noah stops going easy on the Catholics, a person named Cody Coots does something exactly as intelligent as he sounds, and Mormons will somehow become easier to insult.
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Headlines:
Pope Francis Urges Catholics to Pray and Fast in Response to Child Sex Abuse (lead?)
http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/20/pope-francis-urges-catholics-to-pray-and-fast-in-response-to-child-sex-abuse/#lrQwLDXU1vL4Jl4Q.99
And
Bill Donohue: Child Sex Abuse Really a Gay Problem: https://www.catholicleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/PA-GRAND-JURY-REPORT-DEBUNKED1.pdf
Mormon President: God Told Me To Tell You To Stop Calling Us “Mormons”
http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/16/mormon-president-god-told-me-to-tell-you-to-stop-calling-us-mormons/#jf3BCI2M3EEPQ8BC.99
It’s Official: Batman’s an Atheist
http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/16/its-official-batmans-an-atheist/
Florida latest state to require “In God We Trust” signs in every school: https://nypost.com/2018/08/13/in-god-we-trust-signs-must-now-be-displayed-in-all-florida-schools/ and https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/32798-project-blitz-targets-schoolchildren-with-godly-agenda
Son of pastor who died from snake bite nearly dies from snake bite (again): http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/18/son-of-pastor-who-died-from-snake-bite-nearly-dies-from-snake-bite-again/#BalBwS8JSPzShBsG.99

Aug 16, 2018 • 60min
287: Basket Case for Christ Edition
In this week’s episode, Florida gets arrested trying to break into god’s trailer with a hand full of rose petals, Mark Taylor wonders how Harriet Tubman built all those subways, and Lee Strobel will examine the basket case for Christ.
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Headlines:
Call for prayer to protect Brett Kavanaugh: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/09/preacher-calls-for-prayer-against-witches-demonic-influence-over-scotus-pick/
Briefly mentioning parents getting in trouble for killing their baby: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2018/08/08/a-10-month-old-died-after-her-parents-refused-to-get-help-for-religious-reasons-police-say
PA report on Catholic Child Sex Abuse Released (more or less): http://media-downloads.pacourts.us/InterimRedactedReportandResponses.pdf?cb=32148
Ottawa mosque loses tax-exempt status over hate speech: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/11/ottawa-mosque-loses-tax-exempt-status-after-hosting-guests-known-for-hate-speech/
Mark Taylor warns about underground satanist pedophile cannibals:
http://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/firefighter-prophet-mark-taylor-says-the-military-is-gearing-for-war-with-pedophiles/
Argentinian church pretty sure retired footballer is god: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/10/church-in-argentina-worships-pro-soccer-player-as-a-god/
Kenneth Copeland: God healed my jet from corrosion: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/09/preacher-kenneth-copeland-god-helped-me-heal-corrosion-on-my-private-jet/
This Week in Misogyny:
Willow Creek update: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/08/willow-creek-churchs-lead-pastor-and-all-elders-resign-over-harassment-scandal/
GOP candidate slams “manophobic hellbent feminist she devils”, loses race: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/08/07/gop-candidate-who-slammed-manophobic-hell-bent-feminist-she-devils-loses-race/

Aug 9, 2018 • 60min
286: "Not Stabbing, Can't Get Mad" Edition
In this week’s episode, we’ll record this in the past with bits from the future because we’re not here now, Jeff Sessions announces a Biblical Space Force to prevent Church-Space Separation, and Biblepiece theater gives us some more o’ Gomorrah.
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Guest Links:
To check out the Fallacious Trump podcast, click here: https://podnews.net/podcast/1391657705/no
Headlines:
Study: Christian nationalists think god wants them to have guns: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/27/christian-nationalists-believe-god-literally-wants-them-to-have-guns-study-says/
Update on bible in military display: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/07/23/conservatives-are-furious-that-the-military-replaced-a-bible-on-a-memorial-table/ and http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/07/30/christian-right-group-says-military-display-with-generic-faith-book-is-illegal/
Trump-Appointed Judge Mourns the “Moral Tragedy of Abortion” in Alarming Ruling
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/17/trump-appointed-judge-mourns-the-moral-tragedy-of-abortion-in-alarming-ruling/
Rick Wiles: Rachel Maddow Sent the Signal for Liberals to Decapitate the Trumps
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/19/rick-wiles-rachel-maddow-sent-the-signal-for-liberals-to-decapitate-the-trumps/
Jenny McCarthy Can’t Tell the Difference Between a Ghost and Google Home http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/19/jenny-mccarthy-cant-tell-the-difference-between-a-ghost-and-google-home/
This Week in Misogyny:
NZ passes paid leave for victims of domestic abuse: https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2018/jul/26/new-zealand-paid-domestic-violence-leave-jan-logie
Canada stands up for women’s rights activist jailed by Saudi Arabia: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/posteverything/wp/2018/08/07/why-in-the-world-is-saudi-arabia-sanctioning-canada/?utm_term=.0126987e9065

Aug 2, 2018 • 60min
285: C.O.O.L. G.I.M.P. Edition
In this week’s episode, we’ll learn what christians mean when they say they’re a COOL GIMP, Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop company hires a stunt vagina, and Jeff Sessions apparently thinks it’s the “just us” department.
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Headlines:
Jeff Sessions announces "Religious Liberty Task Force":
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/07/jeff-sessions-announces-religious-liberty-task-force-at-doj-summit.html
Cardinal resigns over kid-raping, ordered to a ‘life of prayer and penance’: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/28/cardinal-resigns-over-sex-abuse-scandal-ordered-to-life-of-prayer-and-penance/
Republican in virginia race loves bigfoot porn
https://www.rawstory.com/2018/07/republican-accused-of-being-devotee-of-bigfoot-by-democratic-opponent-in-virginia-house-race/
And
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/bigfoot-porn-house-race-virginiaus5b5ec4f5e4b0de86f4988800
Study: Christian nationalists think god wants them to have guns: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/27/christian-nationalists-believe-god-literally-wants-them-to-have-guns-study-says/
Update on bible in military display: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/07/23/conservatives-are-furious-that-the-military-replaced-a-bible-on-a-memorial-table/ and http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/07/30/christian-right-group-says-military-display-with-generic-faith-book-is-illegal/
Log Cabin Republicans support anti-LGBTQ politician in GA Governor’s race
https://www.rawstory.com/2018/07/log-cabin-republicans-support-anti-lgbtq-politician-ga-governors-race/
NYC officials sued for allowing substandard education at Orthodox Jewish schools: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/24/ny-officials-sued-for-allowing-substandard-education-at-orthodox-jewish-schools/
CVS fires pharmacist who refused to fill hormone prescription for trans woman: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/25/cvs-fires-pharmacist-who-refused-to-fill-hormone-prescription-for-trans-woman/
Goop hires a fact checker: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/25/gwyneth-paltrows-goop-hired-a-full-time-fact-checker-and-other-revelations/
This Week in Misogyny:
Saudi woman faces jail time for hugging male singer on stage: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/07/30/saudi-arabian-woman-faces-prison-time-for-hugging-male-singer-on-stage/
Mormon mother denied temple recommend for breastfeeding in church: http://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/07/27/a-mormon-mother-was-denied-a-temple-recommend-after-breastfeeding-in-church/
Catholic ownership of hospitals an increasing problem: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/how-catholic-bishops-are-shaping-health-care-in-rural-america/
Sources for Christian terminology:
http://loveandsalvation.blogspot.com/2011/04/christian-acronyms-and-acrostics.html
https://www.dictionaryofchristianese.com/list-of-words-by-alphabetical/

Jul 26, 2018 • 60min
284: Alienated Edition
In this week’s episode, Lee Strobel’s back to scientifically prove what Jesus thought but never said, the gay community hides a fuck slave animal inside their acronym, and a dead guy will keep up the good work.
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Headlines:
House passes yet another repeal of Johnson Amendment: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/20/the-gop-led-house-just-passed-another-repeal-of-the-johnson-amendment/
Christian Activist Star Parker Claims the “B” in LGBT Stands for “Bestiality”
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/17/christian-activist-star-parker-claims-the-b-in-lgbt-stands-for-bestiality/
Domestic Terrorist Pardoned by Trump Will Now Work to Get God in Schools
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/16/domestic-terrorist-pardoned-by-trump-will-now-work-to-get-god-in-schools/
Richard dawkins makes us all look bad...again...
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/18/richard-dawkins-tweet-about-muslim-prayers-violates-his-own-stated-principles/
Ethiopian “Prophet” Allegedly Arrested After Failed Attempt to Resurrect Corpse
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/23/ethiopian-prophet-allegedly-arrested-after-failed-attempt-to-resurrect-corpse/
This Week in Misogyny:
Florida man kills girlfriend with Bible: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/19/florida-man-kills-his-girlfriend-with-a-bible-tells-police-she-was-the-devil/
10 year old Somali girl dies of FGM: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/23/10-year-old-girl-dies-after-traditional-female-genital-mutilation-in-somalia/
Christian blogger: Men want debt free virgins with no tattoos: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/18/christian-blogger-men-want-women-who-are-debt-free-virgins-with-no-tattoos/
Catholic church says ‘consecrated virgins’ no longer need be virgins: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/18/vatican-says-consecrated-virgins-no-longer-have-to-be-virgins/


