Friendly Atheist Podcast

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— Pastor fired from progressive church after preaching anti-Trump, pro-justice message. (1:32)— The New Orleans Saints helped Catholic Church leaders spin a sex abuse crisis. (21:45)— A proposed Texas law would let teachers "encourage" prayer during school activities. (33:10)— Canadian town rescinds Christian Heritage Month proclamation after atheist makes similar request. (41:40)— A proposed Alabama law would force every school to display the Ten Commandments. (48:03)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— After "faith-healing" death of 8-year-old girl, 14 Christians found guilty of manslaughter. (1:55)— Montana Democrats want to require priests to report confessions of child abuse. (14:45)— Washington lawmaker defends bill making priests mandated reporters. (33:22)— Atheist group sues to end tax exemptions for church-owned apartments in Madison. (48:00)— The Supreme Court will decide if taxpayers should fund a religious charter school. (59:43)— Right-wing priest Calvin Robinson had his religious title revoked after imitating Elon Musk’s salute. (1:05:18) This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— Trump’s inauguration happened. And Christian Nationalism came along for the ride. (0:21)— An Episcopal bishop asked Trump to follow Jesus. He took that as an insult. (15:25)— The Center For Inquiry's latest statement continues to push anti-trans bigotry. (32:55)— After Pagan and atheist invocations, Tulsa City Council replaces prayer with silence. (50:30)— An Oklahoma lawmaker's sneaky proposal would let the state indirectly fund Christianity. (57:13)— A pastor who was "betrothed" to a child, then abused her, will finally go to prison. (1:03:40)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— Virginia church publicly shames unwed mother, then forbids her from having a baby shower. (0:30)— Most national atheist groups release pro-LGBTQ statement. (14:47)— Proposed North Dakota law would force students to say the Pledge of Allegiance. (23:07)— Atheists sue West Virginia water agency over $5 million grant to Catholic school. (34:15)— With awful logic, Christian professor says atheism leads to more sexual assault and self-harm. (39:08)— South Dakota Republican proposes illegal Ten Commandments-in-schools bill. (56:45)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— Why did an Ohio Catholic school get $5 million intended for water infrastructure in West Virginia? (0:45)— One new member of Congress is openly agnostic. Another's religion? "None." (18:04)— Oklahoma lawmaker's "covenant marriage" bill would make it harder to get divorced. (32:32)— Texas Supreme Court to decide if Southern Methodist U. can break from the United Methodist Church. (50:18)— Orthodox Christian confesses to vandalizing Satanic statue in Concord, NH. (1:02:25)— Texas Republicans file bill to install state-sponsored Nativity scene in Capitol. (1:10:15)— Christian Nationalist: Not having chaplains in schools "creates mental disease." (1:14:20)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— FFRF, Jerry Coyne, and why the “New Atheists” have waged war against trans people. (1:45)— Taxpayers funded this trashy, failing Mormon-based private school in Arizona. (46:45)— Oklahoma's new social studies standards go all in on Christian Nationalism. (57:15)— Texas book ban backfires after school removes Bible over "sexually explicit" content. (1:06:27)This content is CAN credentialed, which means you can report instances of harassment, abuse, or other harm on their hotline at (617) 249-4255, or on their website at creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I recapped the past year in our extra-long year-end episode.— January (3:13)— February (16:00)— March (29:30)— April (33:12)— May (43:44)— June (1:09:04)— July (1:27:07)— August (1:44:40)— September (2:03:25)— October (2:21:34)— November (2:37:00)— December (2:45:49)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— After vandalism, a new Satanic display is up outside the New Hampshire Capitol. (0:28)— Iowa officials ban Satanic event over made-up claim that it'd be "harmful to minors." (5:52)— California Bible college vows to remain open after state orders it to shut down. (15:30)— Democrats didn't "weaponize" the government to "target" Christian schools. (33:50)— Supreme Court to decide if Catholic-aligned group deserves tax exemption. (53:25)— Citing legal concerns, two Florida districts vote against allowing school chaplains. (1:02:22)— Catholic group unveils anti-atheist holiday billboard: "THIS IS OUR SEASON—NOT YOURS." (1:11:28)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— A Satanic display was destroyed outside the New Hampshire Capitol. (0:33)— A Dutch-made Noah's Ark "replica" is being auctioned off to the highest bidder. (16:08)— A California public school district may put the Ten Commandments in classrooms. (28:30)— Man sues Catholic school in battle over whose faith counts for vaccine mandates. (40:54)— A West Virginia mayor kicked a Pagan group out of a Christmas parade. (51:27)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— Thanks to Christians, kids in Ohio can take classes in Satanism during school hours. (0:28)— Christian Nationalist GOP lawmaker calls for making "gay marriage illegal again." (19:37)— Federal judge: Churches can receive "Historic Preservation Grants" in NJ county. (32:05)— New Humanist ad campaign targets Ron DeSantis' "War on Christmas." (47:15)— UK politicians advance assisted dying bill to ease suffering of terminally ill patients. (55:10)— Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Christian ministry that helps the homeless. (1:04:52)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.