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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.— Hemant will be speaking in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sep. 21. More details are here! — Pope Francis pushes false claim that both presidential candidates are "against life." (3:15)— Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear courageously bans "conversion therapy" on minors. (14:08)— Pastor claims he miraculously cured a man hospitalized due to voting for Democrats. (26:05)— In Ohio, taxpayer dollars are being used to expand Christian schools. (36:56)— South Carolina Supreme Court strikes down voucher scheme giving tax dollars to private schools. (47:40)— Atheists to court: It's okay to ban "faith statements" in taxpayer-funded Minnesota program. (55:31)SPONSOR: Sign up at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly to get chicken breast, salmon or ground beef FREE in every order for a year plus $20 off your first order! 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.— Hemant will be speaking in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sep. 21. More details are here! — A discussion about the presidential debate. (1:00)— After Satanists and Humanists speak up, Florida district rejects school chaplains. (5:38)SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Rediscover your curiosity at BetterHelp.com/atheist and get 10% off your first month. (21:19)— Evangelical writer faces backlash after saying public schools might be worthwhile. (22:19)— Maine churches continue legal fight to maintain taxpayer-funding bigotry. (49:30)— Christian school goes back to court after facing consequences for anti-trans bigotry. (58:15)— Researchers say Christian Nationalism fuels violence against non-Christians. (1:08:55)SPONSOR: Sign up at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly to get chicken breast, salmon or ground beef FREE in every order for a year plus $20 off your first order! 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.— Mark Robinson's hypocrisy about sex shops and abortion should be disqualifying. (2:05)— Iowa officials tried to block a Satanic event. They hurt homeless veterans instead. (18:25)SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Rediscover your curiosity at BetterHelp.com/atheist and get 10% off your first month. (29:15)— Evangelical broadcasters sue IRS for right to endorse candidates without penalty. (30:18)— Florida district rejects school chaplains (for now) after Satanists pledge to participate. (47:33)— Federal judge dismisses Christians' lawsuit to stop teaching evolution in Indiana schools. (1:03:32)— The American Humanist Association's new leader has a unique history with the group. (1:11:20)SPONSOR: Sign up at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly to get chicken breast, salmon or ground beef FREE in every order for a year plus $20 off your first order! 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 I didn't publish a story I worked on. (0:25)— Tulsa mayoral candidate who wished all public officials were Christians loses race. (7:20)— If Amendment 2 passes, Kentucky would waste taxpayer dollars on religious schools. (19:33)— Christian pastors were told to start private schools since taxpayers would foot the bill. (32:03)— Here are the openly non-religious candidates for state/federal office in 2024. (44:55)— Teacher sues school district after getting fired for refusing to respect trans students. (1:02:24)SPONSOR: Sign up at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly to get chicken breast, salmon or ground beef FREE in every order for a year plus $20 off your first order! 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.— The Democratic National Convention held a panel on the threat of Christian Nationalism. (0:30)— Even Oklahoma Republicans are getting fed up with Ryan Walters. (19:55)— Conservative Christians can't handle the potential impact of "Evangelicals for Harris." (43:48)— Brother of Christian "prophet" Jeremiah Johnson blows the whistle on his lies. (1:00:15)— A Florida man wants to force prayer in every South Dakota school. Step one is complete. (1:13:05)SPONSOR: Sign up for ButcherBox today by going to Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly at checkout to get $30 off your first box! 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.— Hemant got into a beef with 80s TV-star-turned-evangelist Kirk Cameron. (0:35)— Richard Dawkins lied about the Algerian boxer, then lied about Facebook censoring him. (16:10)SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/atheist and get 10% off your first month. — Ignoring racism won't fix racism: A response to Robyn Blumner's misguided essay. (36:53)— Texas Governor Greg Abbott censored atheists' display. He just paid out $358,000+ in legal fees. (1:13:06)— Christian "prophet": Tim Walz fits in with the "wicked overlord lizard mafia." (1:22:04)— Oklahoma (finally) rescinds contract with taxpayer-funded Catholic charter school. (1:29:32)SPONSOR: Sign up for ButcherBox today by going to Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly at checkout to get $30 off your first box! 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.— The selection of Gov. Tim Walz. (1:40)— Allie Beth Stuckey can't handle a LEGO-themed Bible made by an atheist. (9:25)— Louisiana found the worst ways to defend its Ten Commandments-in-classrooms law. (33:24)— Anti-trans Texas pastor arrested after paying undercover cop for sex. (1:07:01)— 98% of evangelical leaders say pastors shouldn't endorse candidates in the pulpit. (1:16:18)SPONSOR: Sign up for ButcherBox today by going to Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly at checkout to get $30 off your first box! 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.— Everything wrong with Candace Owens' conspiracy-laden anti-evolution rant. (1:10)— Catholic priest outed for using Grindr sues app for not maintaining his privacy. (21:04)— Tulsa mayoral candidate longs to go back to when public officials "had to be Christians." (46:49)— Why is an Arizona school district letting a church rent space for next to nothing? (55:37)— More Oklahoma school districts are rejecting Ryan Walters' forced Bible mandate. (1:04:07)SPONSOR: Sign up for ButcherBox today by going to Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly at checkout to get $30 off your first box! 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.— What it means to have Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee. (0:30)— A Southern Baptist leader praised Biden's "selfless" act. Then he was fired. Then he was unfired. (8:35)SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/atheist and get 10% off your first month. (34:58)— New Zealand report finds 200,000 abuse victims in care of state, faith-based groups. (35:57)— A Texas public school superintendent won't stop promoting Christianity at work. (50:17)— Tennessee district owes over $15,000 after illegally thwarting After School Satan Club. (1:06:40)— Survey: 37% of Americans are Creationists (but a record-high 24% accept reality). (1:12:16)SPONSOR: Sign up for ButcherBox today by going to Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly at checkout to get $30 off your first box! 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.— Vice presidential pick J.D. Vance is just Trumpism rebranded. (0:30) — Televangelist Kenneth Copeland's family prayed for Donald Trump's ear. (15:44)— "The left is godless": Why a MAGA spokeswoman's attack makes no sense. (21:25)— Former Southern Baptist leader accused of sexual assault: At least it wasn't "adultery." (28:02)— Democrats to IRS: Investigate right-wing groups that pretend to be "churches." (1:01:15)— Oklahoma superintendent rejects Bibles in schools despite Ryan Walters' demands. (1:13:59)— Kentucky church shuts down after pastor charged with child sex abuse. (1:20:01)SPONSOR: Go to Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $30 off! SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/atheist and get on your way to being your best self. Plus, get 10% off your first month with that link. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.