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. — Pastor John MacArthur told his congregation "There is no pandemic." Yes. There. Is. He misinterpreted scientific data. (0:54) — Christian Right activist Eric Metaxas sucker punched a protester after Trump's RNC speech. (10:45) — Ark Encounter finally settled its infamous rain damage lawsuit. (14:30) — Is Liberty University's investigation into Jerry Falwell, Jr.'s tenure going to be legitimate? (18:39) — This Christian radio host says men should avoid smart women because they have emotional needs in bed. (30:20) — Conservative Christians are complaining about California's SB 145 because they don't understand what it does. (36:10) — Research shows public schools may be discriminating against Muslim and atheist families. (47:41)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. This week, they all revolved around Jerry Falwell, his wife Becki, and the Pool Boy. Side note: If you're curious about the siege at Waco, listen to the amazing American Scandal podcast series about it!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. — Our thoughts on the Democratic National Convention. (0:22) — Evangelist Franklin Graham said there was an "absence of God" during the DNC. What was he watching?! (6:29) — Florida State Rep. Kim Daniels, one of the worst Democrats in the country, lost her primary. Thank goodness! (16:55) — Broadcaster Thom Brennaman said WHAT during a broadcast? (20:53) — A former LGBTQ-themed talk show host hurled anti-LGBTQ slurs at someone who told him to wear a mask. (27:41) — Should this Catholic mother have disconnected the internet to punish her atheist son? (30:14) — Rep. Rashida Tlaib has joined the Congressional Freethought Caucus! (38:00) — The likely QAnon congressional candidate from Georgia once tried to get two Muslim congresswomen to retake their oaths on the Bible. (42:13) — Can evangelicals convince other Christians to follow the science when it comes to COVID? (47:16) — Ark Encounter is planning a Christian music festival. Like everything they do, it's underwhelming. (53:27) — Singer James Blunt once got scurvy from eating only meat to prove his manliness. Go vegetarian, everyone. (56:00)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Since everyone is quarantined, Jess and her husband/film nerd Mikey have been watching and discussing movies. There are several bonus episodes available to Patreon donors, but we wanted to give listeners a sample! This time, they watched the truly terrible 2012 film "Hardflip," about a guy who skateboards his way to Jesus... or something. Mikey discusses skating intricacies and cinematic failures of the movie as a whole. It's a mess. 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. — Our friend Ed Brayton has died. (0:30) — How many people does Pastor John MacArthur want to hurt before he'll come to his senses? (5:55) — A Christian mom said masks and social distancing are Pagan rituals. The school board was listening. (11:55) — If you don't know her, you're going to love Wisconsin Democrat Kelda Roys who just won her primary for state senate. (16:29) — Here are all the non-religious candidates running for state and federal office in November. (21:30) — Secular Democrats of America are planning an incredible inaugural event. (24:08) — A 90-year-old man has come out as gay! (26:31) — Conservatives can't handle the new Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion song "WAP." (29:35) — Democrats are hardly a godless party no matter what MAGA cultist Robert Jeffress says. (40:15) — Liberty University has a new anti-gay Jerry at its helm. (42:40) — A long discussion about Kamala Harris. (45:00)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 Christian hate-pastor threatened a man over masks at a Dunkin' coffee shop. Now they're mandating masks. (1:20) — Trump claims Joe Biden will "hurt God" if he gets elected. How weak is this God? (7:00) — Donald Trump's lawyer Jenna Ellis says Michelle Obama needs more Jesus in her life. (13:50) — What is Jerry Falwell, Jr. doing on his yacht? (19:32) — A GOP state lawmaker who spoke at a celebration of a KKK leader was charged with felony theft. (30:57) — Judge Roy Moore is suing comedian Sacha Baron Cohen for defamation and it may backfire spectacularly. (37:04) — A Florida pastor says masks get in the way of praying. How? (41:00) — The Satanic Temple is now saying Satanic abortions are protected under religious liberty laws. (44:03) -- We heard some breaking news about Falwell... (50:30) — Aliens didn't build the pyramids, Elon Musk. (52:45) — A study found that the most anti-abortion states offer the least support for women and families. (53:56)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. — Be sure to check out the Being Reasonable podcast if you enjoy street epistemology! — Women vandalized the Ten Commandments monument in Arkansas and I got threatened by a senator. (1:12) — Republican atheist Robert M. Price's anti-transgender, anti-feminist remarks in a fantasy anthology's introduction has angered many of the contributors. (11:30) — Do we seriously have to talk about the demon sex doctor? (21:00) — A Christian author says Jesus was white. Because of course he did. (27:45) — Sen. Tom Cotton said something else idiotic about slavery. (34:10) — Rep. Louie Gohmert is sick, Herman Cain is dead, and Republicans still don't care enough about the virus. (38:27) — Focus on the Family founder James Dobson is fear-mongering about the election just like he did in 2008. (46:53) — There's a large religious revival in the Chicago suburbs, creating pandemic concerns, and no one knows who gave them permission. (57:31) — A Giants pitcher wouldn't kneel for black lives because he's Christian. (58:59) — A Nevada sheriff says libraries shouldn't be able to call 911 if they support Black lives. (1:03:54)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. — Be sure to check out the Being Reasonable podcast if you enjoy street epistemology! — A Christian non-profit may boot Rep. Ted Yoho from its board for using a vulgarity against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. (1:05) — Arkansas State Rep. Jason Rapert, who opposed the state's mask mandate, is now hospitalized with COVID. (8:45) — Anti-abortion Democrats want the party to be more anti-abortion‚ which is a horrible idea. (12:59) — Dr. Anthony Fauci can't throw a pitch, which is perfectly fine. (27:51) — There's a new dating site for Christian bigots. (33:50) — North Dakota's GOP platform is wildly anti-LGBTQ and they only now realized it. (39:59) — A Republican policy tells homeless shelters how to spot transgender people by sight. (44:45) — A Texas lawmaker wants you to know even aliens need Jesus. (49:20) — Sen. Tom Cotton filed a bill to block the teaching of the 1619 Project. (54:30) — Satanists launched their own scholarship for students who hate school. (1:08:35)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. — Be sure to check out the Being Reasonable podcast if you enjoy street epistemology! — Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany wrongly thinks science supports reopening schools. (1:16) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is promoting Christian Nationalism in a new document. (8:07) — The White House held secret phone calls with evangelical leaders urging them to apply for forgivable PPP loans they didn't need. (13:04) — Don't use slurs when you're the leader of an atheist organization. (15:05) — These irresponsible parents are leading a "Million Unmasked March." (35:01) — Rush Limbaugh wants us to follow in the footsteps of cannibals. (40:58) — Anti anti-Trump ad features evangelical Christians admitting Trump used them. (45:57) — Sudan is taking big steps in the direction of human rights by overturning religious rules. (52:31) — Louisiana's governor wants everyone to fast for three days, during lunch, for something. (55:23) — Atheists aren't hypocrites for taking PPP loans. (57:28) — Does Laura Ingraham know where Toronto is? (1:01:23)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 one mom at One Million Moms is very angry at "Hamilton" for including an F-bomb. (0:44) — Conservative Christians are mad at CNN's Don Lemon for saying Jesus wasn't perfect. (8:05) — Dr. Nancy Goroff, a secular Jew and Ph.D. scientist, won her Democratic primary for Congress in New York. (14:50) — Will Smith used "godless" as a slur. Should we cancel him? (17:30) — The Supreme Court says religious schools are all-but-immune from anti-discrimination lawsuits and got in the way of women and contraception. (24:45) — Churches received billions of dollars in forgivable loans from the U.S. government. Should this have happened? (33:10) — A church threw an in-person event and a girl soon died. Who should be blamed for it? (40:58) — Donald Trump wants to build a National Garden with a statue of Billy Graham. (59:48) — The FBI raided the headquarters of the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing, a.k.a. The Bleach Church. (1:03:35) — Be sure to check out the Being Reasonable podcast if you enjoy street epistemology!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.