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. — Sin√©ad 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) — SPONSOR: BlueChew.com! (45:49) — 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) 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. — 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) 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 juror looked to God, not evidence, and now an appeals court has overturned a verdict because of it. (0:45) — Josh Duggar‚Äòs 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) 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/friendlyatheistpodcastJessica and I sat down to talk 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)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 continuing saga involving Richard Dawkins and his anti-trans tweets. (1:26) — A couple said "God" told them to get married at a mansion that they didn't own or rent. (54:11) — A Georgia church kicked out a member for being happy in a same-sex relationship. (1:00:10) 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. — Jerry Falwell, Jr. just got sued by Liberty University. (0:59) — The problems with Richard Dawkins‚Äò comments about trans people. (7:23) — A West Virginia lawmaker sank a sensible life-saving suicide prevention bill by blaming the teaching of evolution. (24:56) — The Bible makes way more sense as a series of Florida Man stories. (32:39) — The Melania-loving misogynistic pastor is back. (33:59) — I think this pastor just threatened me. (43:33) — A Polish town that declared itself "free of LGBT" now wants to take it back. (45:00) — The Mormon Church is on the verge of excommunicating a sex therapist who puts science over dogma. (48:12) — An atheist is suing L'Oreal for being subject to offensive slurs and proselytizing at work. (54:12) — The MyPillow guy's new free speech app restricts anti-Christian speech. (57:26) — Iowa's GOP governor used her position to raise over $30,000 for a private Christian school. (1:02:13) — Secular Democrats outnumber White Evangelical Republicans. (1:04:51) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tyler Measom is an ex-Mormon filmmaker of incredible documentaries like "An Honest Liar" and "I Want My MTV." He recently co-directed the Netflix miniseries "Murder Among the Mormons" and joined Jess for a bonus interview. We discussed how Mark Hoffman's actions affected the Mormon Church, what happens when experts are fooled, and what he learned from the people he's interviewed. We would recommend watching "Murder Among the Mormons" before listening to this episode since we discuss the conclusions at length and spoilers abound. (Also: It's really very good!) 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. — Atheists no longer have to swear an oath to God in order to vote in Alabama. (1:30) — An anti-LGBTQ official in Alabama dropped his future Senate bid after his mistress revealed their taped conversations. (8:19) — Tennessee Republicans are removing a ban on priests holding office‚ but not the part banning atheists from the same thing. (16:54) — Tennessee's Lt. Gov. found a clever way to block a bill making the Bible the Official State Book. (25:52) — Texas wants lawyers for fetuses. (29:05) — The Arkansas House passed a bill permitting the teaching of Creationism in science class. (32:56) — Jerry Falwell, Jr. told people to get vaccinated to own the libs. (37:05) — A New York GOP official resigned after claiming gay people on an island would die in a few decades. (40:36) — A Kentucky tax preparer is openly refusing to work with gay couples. (46:46) — Creationists are mad that "higher standards" in science education mean not teaching Creationism. (50:33) — This is a weird reason to not like Morgan Freeman. (1:05:20) — The president of the Mormon Church said people with religious doubts are "lazy learners." (1:13:09)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. — Conservative Christians can't handle Lil Nas X and his Satan Shoes. (0:38) — A church told a woman she was ineligible to win a fishing trip in a raffle because of her ladyparts. (14:20) — Church attendance in America is at an all-time low. (23:45) — Will not playing on the Sabbath hurt this baseball player's career prospects? (30:37) — A Christian school apologized for inviting a guest speaker who wasn't anti-LGBTQ enough. (40:23) — Evangelist Rick Joyner has five kids, all of whom reject his radical beliefs. (48:29) — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops opposed a suicide hotline because it would help LGBTQ people. (56:52) — A survey found that many Republicans don't think Joe Biden is a real Catholic. (59:45) — A Colorado town sold part of a public cemetery to a boy scout so he could promote Christianity. (1:02:56) — An Oklahoma teacher called trans people "sinful" in class; a student exposed her words. (1:09:35)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jess sat down with her father to discuss why he left the Republican Party in 2016 and the impact that Donald Trump had on his understanding of America. (Please excuse some sound issues in the first 3 min of the recording!) Recorded on 3/20/21 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.