The Scathing Atheist

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Jul 19, 2018 • 60min

283: Babel Rouser Edition

In this week’s episode, Heath gets to throw his two cents at the back of Anthony Kennedy's head, those two pennies get blocked by the back of Donald Trump's hand, and Biblepiece theater will finally get to the dick parts. To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click there: http://www.amazon.com/Diatribes-Godless-Misanthrope-Scathing-Presents-ebook/dp/B00J53FZFI/ref=sr11?ie=UTF8&qid=1396141562&sr=8-1 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 out half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ Guest Links: Check out the Coalition for Responsible Home Education here: https://www.responsiblehomeschooling.org/ Headlines: Brett Kavanaugh says church/state separation is based on bad history: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/12/scotus-pick-brett-kavanaugh-church-state-separation-is-based-on-bad-history/ AFA goes back and forth on Kavanaugh: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/11/a-christian-group-opposed-brett-kavanaughs-scotus-nomination-for-a-few-hours/ Two women separated from their children were asked about religion in reunification interview: https://www.buzzfeed.com/lissandravilla/government-contractors-asked-about-the-religion-of David Barton: The 4th of July Is Actually a Religious Holiday http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/12/christian-pseudo-historian-the-4th-of-july-is-actually-a-religious-holiday/ Trump's UN delegation declares war on breast milk: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/09/the-pro-life-trump-administration-declared-war-on-breast-milk/ Cops in India hire guy to dress up as “god of death” and follow around unsafe drivers: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/11/hindu-god-of-death-hired-by-police-to-scare-people-without-helmets/ Center For Inquiry Sues CVS for Defrauding Customers With Homeopathic “Medicine” http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/09/center-for-inquiry-sues-cvs-for-defrauding-customers-with-homeopathic-medicine/ Law would withhold federal funds from states that don’t let adoption agencies discriminate: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/16/a-gop-backed-law-would-punish-states-that-dont-fund-anti-gay-adoption-agencies/ Lady uses psychic powers on a mountain lion http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/11/woman-claims-her-telepathic-transmissions-guided-a-lion-out-of-her-house/ Woman eats vomited up communion wafer: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/12/when-a-stranger-puked-up-a-communion-wafer-this-catholic-woman-had-a-solution/ This Week in Misogyny: Ariana Grande’s New Song “God Is a Woman” Is Infuriating Some Christians http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/13/ariana-grandes-new-song-god-is-a-woman-is-infuriating-some-christians/ Mustachioed Preacher VERY Upset About Imaginary Satanic Feminists (and Their Cats) http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/13/mustachioed-preacher-very-upset-about-imaginary-satanic-feminists-and-their-cats/
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Jul 12, 2018 • 60min

282: Oh Kavanaugh He Didn't Edition

In this week’s episode, we realize Supreme Court is an anagram for ‘Computer ruse’ and cling to the hope that everybody’s just messing with me, an Israeli politician calls earthquakes fake Jews, and we’ll look back into American history and find exactly what we’d expect to. Get tickets to see God Awful Movies live in London here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-in-london-tickets-47591873575 Get tickets to see Citation Needed live in Chicago here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/citation-needed-live-in-chicago-tickets-45942658729 To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click there: http://www.amazon.com/Diatribes-Godless-Misanthrope-Scathing-Presents-ebook/dp/B00J53FZFI/ref=sr11?ie=UTF8&qid=1396141562&sr=8-1 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 out half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ Headlines: Supreme Court Pick is religious zealot: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/09/heres-what-church-state-groups-are-saying-about-scotus-pick-brett-kavanaugh/ Pruitt cites god’s providence in his resignation letter: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/05/scott-pruitts-resignation-letter-is-a-strong-argument-against-gods-existence/ Duterte doubles down: “Prove Christian god, and I’ll resign tonight”: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/07/philippines-president-if-anyone-can-prove-god-exists-ill-resign-tonight/ Orthodox Jewish politician blames earthquake on reform Jews: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/07/orthodox-jewish-politician-blames-reform-jews-for-recent-earthquake-in-israel-2/ Christian hate preacher deported from OZ for harassing Muslims: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/07/christian-hate-preacher-will-be-deported-from-australia-after-harassing-muslims/ Two women working for Mother Teresa’s charity arrested for selling babies: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-44722755 Rick Wiles: “Dems will kill GOP voters to win in 2020” http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/05/rick-wiles-democrats-will-kill-republican-voters-in-2020-to-win-the-election/ Steven Anderson uses his words: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/10/hate-preacher-goes-on-wild-name-calling-anti-semitic-rant-against-fornication/ This Week in Misogyny: Arkansas Republicans working on law to ban abortion even in cases of rape: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/07/arkansas-republicans-are-working-on-a-bill-to-ban-abortion-even-in-cases-of-rape/ GOP candidate Mark Harris: “Woman has one title: Helper” http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/07/06/in-leaked-sermon-gop-candidate-mark-harris-said-a-woman-has-one-title-helper/ Cast and Crew walks off of anti-abortion movie: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/cast-crew-walk-anti-abortion-movie-misled-directors-101053470.html
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Jul 5, 2018 • 60min

281: Going South Edition

In this week’s episode, Noah opines on all the wonderful things the state of Georgia has to offer, Eli goes on a wooey sounding meditation retreat, and Seth Andrews joins us to learn there is something better than Christian rock… Christian rap. To see Gam live in London, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/god-awful-movies-live-in-london-tickets-47591873575 To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click there: http://www.amazon.com/Diatribes-Godless-Misanthrope-Scathing-Presents-ebook/dp/B00J53FZFI/ref=sr11?ie=UTF8&qid=1396141562&sr=8-1 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 out half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ Guest Links: Hear more from Seth Andrews on the Thinking Atheist podcast: http://www.thethinkingatheist.com/podcasts Headlines: Catholic hospitals continue lobbying for right to refuse service: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/catholic-hospitals-refuse-to-treatus5b06c82fe4b05f0fc8458db3 Greek Orthodox Church tries to distance itself from violent baptism video: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/05/27/greek-orthodox-church-dont-blame-us-for-that-viral-and-violent-baby-baptism/ Doctor claims he can cure Ebola with homeopathic sound files: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/05/29/this-doctor-is-selling-homeopathic-sound-files-he-says-will-cure-ebola/ Jim Bakker: Buy My Silver Gel Because It Will Cure “All Venereal Diseases” http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/06/23/jim-bakker-buy-my-silver-gel-because-it-will-cure-all-venereal-diseases/ Egypt gives YouTube a timeout for a month over Muhammad movie: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/05/27/egyptian-court-blocks-youtube-for-a-month-due-to-controversial-muhammad-video/ Christian Broadcaster: The Blood of Aborted Fetuses is in Our Drinking Water http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/06/23/christian-broadcaster-the-blood-of-aborted-fetuses-is-in-our-drinking-water/ This “Social-Justice Astrologer” Uses Horoscopes to Promote Liberal Activism: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/06/05/this-social-justice-astrologer-uses-horoscopes-to-promote-liberal-activism/ Libery U finances Trump movie about “Firefighter prophet” https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/liberty-university-helps-create-movie-trump-chosen-by-godus5b119d9ce4b02143b7cc6cfb
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Jun 28, 2018 • 60min

280: Return of Lucinda Edition

In this week’s episode, the Supreme Court rules “not touching can’t get mad”, our collection of rejuvenating cum might finally pay off in Western Canada, and Lucinda will make her long awaited, triumphant return. To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click there: http://www.amazon.com/Diatribes-Godless-Misanthrope-Scathing-Presents-ebook/dp/B00J53FZFI/ref=sr11?ie=UTF8&qid=1396141562&sr=8-1 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 out half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ Headlines: SCOTUS upholds travel ban: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/supreme-court-travel-ban-trump-upholds-countries-muslim-ruling-latest-a8417781.html Duterte calls God "stupid": http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/06/25/mass-murdering-philippines-president-loses-some-support-for-calling-god-stupid/ TX Gov. Promises Dying Child He’ll Ban Abortion in All Circumstances (god this is so fucked up) http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/06/19/tx-gov-promises-dying-child-hell-ban-abortion-in-all-circumstances/ If FL Town Bends Rules for Orthodox Jews, Satanist Will React with “Giant Dongs” http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/06/23/if-fl-town-bends-rules-for-orthodox-jews-satanist-will-react-with-giant-dongs/ Hot dog water sells big to Canadian stupid people: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/06/25/artist-sells-hot-dog-water-for-38-a-bottle-to-show-how-gullible-people-are/ This Week in Misogyny: Saudi lifts ban on women driving: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middleeast/as-driving-ban-lifts-saudi-women-in-crosshairs-of-change/2018/06/23/3722734c-7708-11e8-bda1-18e53a448a14story.html Walgreens Pharmacist Refuses to Give Woman Medicine to Induce Miscarriage http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/06/24/walgreens-pharmacist-refuses-to-give-woman-medicine-to-induce-miscarriage/ SCOTUS rules in favor of crisis pregnancy centers: https://religionnews.com/2018/06/26/supreme-court-rules-against-california-law-targeting-anti-abortion-pregnancy-centers/
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Jun 21, 2018 • 60min

279: Untouchable Edition

In this week’s episode, the pope makes it clear not all wives matter, Tennessee needs some extra time to decide if RFRA covers the cat-o'-nine-tails, and Kat Kerr will put the anus back in “volcanoes”. 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:Pope Francis says families with gay parents don't count: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/06/18/pope-francis-families-with-gay-or-lesbian-parents-arent-legitimate/Southern Baptist leader calls for armistice in culture war: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/06/southern-baptists-call-off-the-culture-war/563000/TV Tattoo Artist Kat Von D Will “Ditch Her Doctor” and Not Vaccinate Her Babyhttp://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/06/08/tv-tattoo-artist-kat-von-d-will-ditch-her-doctor-and-not-vaccinate-her-baby/Christian “Prophetess” says God will let her control a storm and a volcano: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/06/09/christian-prophetess-god-will-let-me-control-a-storm-and-volcano-he-didnt/Ireland Will Finally Hold a Referendum to Repeal Its Blasphemy Law This Octoberhttp://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/06/12/ireland-will-finally-hold-a-referendum-to-repeal-its-blasphemy-law-this-october/NYC Councilman Says Government Beach Will Host Gender-Segregated Swim Dayshttp://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/06/12/nyc-councilman-says-government-beach-will-host-gender-segregated-swim-days/Goop Adds Disclaimers: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/06/19/gwyneth-paltrows-goop-is-now-using-misleading-scientific-labels-to-appear-legit/Christian Band Reunites With Lead Singer Who Hired Hitman to Murder His Wifehttp://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/06/15/christian-band-reunites-with-lead-singer-who-hired-hitman-to-murder-his-wife/Christian psychiatrist shut down for physical abuse: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/06/18/christian-psychiatrist-shut-down-for-whipping-patients-calling-them-mules/
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Jun 14, 2018 • 60min

278: Bigotry on Parade Edition

In this week’s episode, Christian hardware store owners are pretty sure America just got great again, Coach Dave finds a gay Muslim fetus on the playground and pulls its hair, and the Bible will be here to begat ‘er done! To see us live in Chicago, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/citation-needed-live-in-chicago-tickets-45942658729 To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click there: http://www.amazon.com/Diatribes-Godless-Misanthrope-Scathing-Presents-ebook/dp/B00J53FZFI/ref=sr11?ie=UTF8&qid=1396141562&sr=8-1 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 out half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ Guest Links: Check out the Conversations With God Podcast here: https://www.conversationswithgodpodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/convowithgodpod https://www.instagram.com/convowithgodpod/ Headlines: Diatribe Links: Article: https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/05/american-atheists-religious-european-christians/560936/ Study: http://www.pewforum.org/2018/05/29/being-christian-in-western-europe/ Tennessee Hardware Store Owner Puts Up “No Gays Allowed” Sign: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/06/08/tennessee-hardware-store-owner-puts-up-no-gays-allowed-sign-again/ Christian Teacher Quits Because He Refuses to Call Trans Students By Their Names http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/06/08/teacher-resigns-because-he-cant-handle-schools-transgender-name-policy/ Christian Parents Who Used Jesus As Their Lawyer Lose Baby Custody Trial http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/06/06/christian-parents-who-used-jesus-as-their-lawyer-lose-baby-custody-trial/ Christians Are Mad Because This Giant Marilyn Monroe Statue Is Mooning a Church: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/06/09/christians-are-mad-because-this-giant-marilyn-monroe-statue-is-mooning-a-church/ Mike Pence to address Southern Baptist convention: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2018/06/12/southern-baptist-convention-meets-amid-turmoil-over-gender/ CrossFit Fired Its Spokesman—a Christian Pastor—For Saying LGBT Pride is a “Sin” http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/06/07/crossfit-fired-its-spokesman-a-christian-pastor-for-saying-lgbt-pride-is-a-sin/ Mark Taylor: Hurricanes will be created to suppress pro-Trump vote: http://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/mark-taylor-hurricanes-will-be-created-to-suppress-pro-trump-voter-turnout/ Coach Dave organizing bigots for big protest of Islam, abortion, and gay pride: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/06/11/christian-activist-will-shame-gays-women-and-muslims-into-accepting-jesus/
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Jun 7, 2018 • 60min

277: Master POS Edition

In this week’s episode, Christian Movie Reviewer continues to be the most secure job in trump’s america, the Supreme Court rules that you can't have your dick and eat it too unless everyone's nice to Jesus, and Andrew Torrez of the Opening Arguments podcast will be here to make sure we bitch about it right. To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click there: http://www.amazon.com/Diatribes-Godless-Misanthrope-Scathing-Presents-ebook/dp/B00J53FZFI/ref=sr11?ie=UTF8&qid=1396141562&sr=8-1 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 out half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ Guest Links: Check out Andrew’s law podcast, Opening Arguments, here: https://openargs.com/ Check out “Man Yells at News” here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/man-yells-at-news Headlines: Masterpiece cake decision: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MasterpieceCakeshopv.ColoradoCivilRightsCommission
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May 31, 2018 • 60min

276: Keytar Edition

In this week’s episode, Catholic Hospitals will get a reward for keeping those “no jews or Irish” signs in the basement for a reason, Alex Jones continued his slow, non-surgical tracheotomy by talking again this week, and Seth Andrews of the Thinking Atheist podcast will be here to rock for the king. To see the whole Citation Needed crew live in Chicago, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/citation-needed-live-in-chicago-tickets-45942658729 To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click there: http://www.amazon.com/Diatribes-Godless-Misanthrope-Scathing-Presents-ebook/dp/B00J53FZFI/ref=sr11?ie=UTF8&qid=1396141562&sr=8-1 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 out half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ Guest Link: Hear more from Seth here: http://www.thethinkingatheist.com/ Diatribe Links: Project Blitz seeks to inundate legislatures with Christian bills: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/26/opinion/project-blitz-christian-nationalists.html and http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/05/28/project-blitz-is-the-christian-nationalist-plan-to-merge-god-and-government/ and http://cpcfoundation.com/first-freedom-coalition-project-blitz/ and https://www.salon.com/2018/04/29/onward-christian-soldiers-right-wing-religious-nationalists-launch-dramatic-new-power-play/ Headlines: Christians freak out over Irish abortion referendum: http://theliberal.ie/dublin-priest-tells-congregation-during-sermon-if-you-voted-yes-you-have-no-business-receiving-holy-communion/ and https://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/religion-and-beliefs/catholics-who-voted-yes-should-consider-confession-says-bishop-1.3511127 Rick Wiles says we need demon control, not gun control: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/05/23/we-dont-need-gun-control-we-need-demon-control-christian-broadcaster-says/ "Laughter Revival" pastor says you're going to Hell if you make fun of him: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/05/24/pastor-if-you-make-fun-of-my-holy-laughter-revival-youre-going-to-hell/ Also he has proof that Luciferians run the planet and drink blood: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/05/23/christian-pastor-i-have-proof-the-luciferians-who-run-the-planet-drink-blood/ Liberal Christians march to White House to "reclaim Jesus": https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/bishop-michael-curry-joins-christian-march-to-white-house-to-reclaim-jesusus5b07261ae4b0fdb2aa51b060 Alex Jones says Boy Scouts of America is a "pedophile induction center": http://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/alex-jones-the-boy-scouts-of-america-is-a-pedophile-induction-center/
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May 24, 2018 • 60min

275: Cold Comfort Edition

In this week’s episode, we learn that the cure for mass shootings could be mass, we learn when the Bible says it's okay to use the N-word ... It's whenever, and America will seem cold and scary again. To see Citation Needed live in Chicago, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/citation-needed-live-in-chicago-tickets-45942658729 To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheist To buy our book, click there: http://www.amazon.com/Diatribes-Godless-Misanthrope-Scathing-Presents-ebook/dp/B00J53FZFI/ref=sr11?ie=UTF8&qid=1396141562&sr=8-1 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 out half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/ Guest Links: You can find the “The Bible Says What?” podcast here: https://thebiblesayswhat.podbean.com/ Headlines: TX school shooter's atheism probably not relevant: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/05/19/santa-fe-school-shooter-may-have-been-an-atheist-but-thats-not-why-he-killed/ Josh Feuerstein talks about school shootings and the Bible: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/05/19/joshua-feuerstein-in-gun-tirade-the-second-amendments-actually-in-the-bible/ TX Lt. Governor says video games, abortions, and "too many doors" are the problem: https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/19/us/texas-school-shooting-exits-trnd/index.html https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/guns-part-nation-texas-official-shooting-victims-dad/story?id=55300369 Saudi Arabia lets women drive but arrests them if they talk about gender politics: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/05/20/saudi-arabia-ends-ban-on-women-drivers-but-continues-arresting-female-activists/ Unconstitutional bill fails in Louisiana: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/05/20/louisiana-officials-approve-watered-down-version-of-permission-slip-prayer-bill/ The Mormon Church Will Cut All Ties with the Boy Scouts of America by 2019 (lead-ish) http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/05/09/the-mormon-church-will-cut-all-ties-with-the-boy-scouts-of-america-by-2019/ And Todd Starnes: Since the Boy Scouts Have No Values, They’ll Welcome Atheists Soon http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/05/11/todd-starnes-since-the-boy-scouts-have-no-values-theyll-welcome-atheists-soon/ Landmark ruling finds Archbishop of Adelaide guilty of covering up child sex abuse: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-22/adelaide-archbishop-philip-wilson-guilty-concealing-child-abuse/9783612 and http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-22/philip-wilson-landmark-case-likely-to-encourage-others/9786672 Tony Perkins says being trans is like saying you're a bird and flying off a building: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/05/17/tony-perkins-being-trans-is-like-saying-youre-a-bird-and-flying-off-a-building/ GOP candidate for Dallas County commissioner is giant religious bigot: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/05/19/republican-running-for-office-in-tx-rewards-kids-for-marrying-white-christians/
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May 17, 2018 • 60min

274: Middle East Peace Edition

In this week’s episode, Trump's ready to Armaged-it-on, Oklahoma Senator James Inhofe tries to form flood water into a ball to prove gay people are evil, and Lee Strobel will think extra-biblical means when you read it twice. To see us live in Chicago, go here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/citation-needed-live-in-chicago-tickets-45942658729To 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:Check out the Belief it or Not podcast here: http://beliefitornot.wordpress.com/ Headlines:Jeffress and Hagee chosen for opening prayer in US embassy in Jerusalem: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2018/05/14/a-look-at-robert-jeffress-the-controversial-figure-giving-the-prayer-at-the-u-s-embassy-in-jerusalem-today/ and https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/13/politics/hagee-jeffress-us-embassy-jerusalem/index.html and https://religionnews.com/2018/05/14/some-christians-and-jews-hail-embassy-move-to-jerusalem-as-key-to-a-biblical-plan/Oklahoma Will Let Religious Adoption Agencies Discriminate Against Gay Parentshttp://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/05/12/oklahoma-will-let-religious-adoption-agencies-discriminate-against-gay-parents/https://www.rawstory.com/2018/05/oklahoma-governor-fallin-signs-bill-allowing-taxpayer-funded-anti-gay-discrimination-enable-diversity/White Christian-Only Michigan Town Isn’t Exempt from Housing Discrimination Lawshttp://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/05/10/christian-only-michigan-town-isnt-exempt-from-housing-discrimination-laws/Mike Pence says more Americans believe in God now because Donald Trump is presidenthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fact-checker/wp/2018/05/15/pences-claim-that-religion-in-america-isnt-receding-its-just-the-opposite/?utm_term=.42eabf169f52And (he’s wrong) Poll Shows Americans Are Shedding Christianity in Favor of “No Religion”http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/05/10/poll-shows-americans-are-shedding-christianity-in-favor-of-no-religion/Matt Powell talked again: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/05/10/angry-young-preacher-the-four-gospels-all-match-up-perfectly-they-dont/Ex-Gay Guy Recommends Joining the Manosphere To Learn How To Be Manlyhttp://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/05/11/ex-gay-guy-recommends-joining-the-manosphere-to-learn-how-to-be-manly/

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