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!I recently spoke with hate-preachers Jonathan Shelley and Aaron Thompson about all the awful things they've said. It was disturbing. It ran very long. I'm still not sure why I did it. But I hope you find it interesting because it's not often people like this will sit down with someone like me.SPONSOR: Celebrate Independence Day by going to Butcherbox.com/friendly and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year. Use code friendly60 to get an additional $20 off your first three orders! 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!This week, I spoke with religion reporter Bob Smietana about the Southern Baptist Convention's recent gathering. We talked about women pastors, IVF, the denomination's handling of sexual abuse, and so much more.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 $20 off! 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 we learned from the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting. (1:45)— A blind woman was kicked out of a Texas church for bringing a service dog with her. (32:23)— A sham medical group put out an anti-trans statement. Conservatives took the bait. (38:42)— A Kansas pastor checked out a library's LGBTQ books so no one could read them. (50:59)— Christian foster parents sue Vermont after getting rejected for faith-based bigotry. (1:10:30)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 $20 off! 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 proselytizing at graduation, did a Kentucky student deserve his diploma? (0:21)— If Oklahoma allows Bible class "released time," Satanists are ready to pounce. (13:00)— Voucher programs are expanding, propping up religious schools with tax dollars. (32:00)— Southwest Airlines: We didn't fire that flight attendant because of her Christianity. (42:44)— Christian zealot who destroyed Satanic display in Iowa Capitol accepts plea deal. (56:35)SPONSOR: Celebrate Father's Day by going to Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code FRIENDLY60 at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year. Plus use code FRIENDLY60 to get an additional $20 off your first three orders. Again, that's Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code FRIENDLY60! 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.— Christian missionaries were killed in Haiti. They never should have been there. (0:40)— Florida civics teachers are still being indoctrinated with Christian Nationalism. (17:47)— The Texas GOP's proposed platform would force the Bible in schools. (31:20)— Texas found a devious way to get the Bible in front of elementary school students. (49:19)— Parting words from Geoff Schroeder, the only openly atheist Republican lawmaker in the country. (1:12:57)SPONSOR: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly and choose salmon, chicken breast, or steak tips FREE in every order for a year, plus get $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.— Louisiana is about to force the Ten Commandments in every classroom. (1:20)— Woman claims her Christian megachurch banned her for criticizing the pastor. (27:10)— An Alabama principal let a preacher "talk about Jesus" at a mental health assembly. (51:35)— GOP still claims, without evidence, the State Department is "promoting atheism." (1:00:40)— Census shock: Majority of Scottish people say they have "no religion." (1:24:19)SPONSOR: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly and choose salmon, chicken breast, or steak tips FREE in every order for a year, plus get $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.— Harrison Butker's commencement address was a disgrace to Catholics everywhere. (1:55)— Texas megachurch caught manipulating traffic data to get new stoplight. (26:10)— A statue of disgraced evangelist Billy Graham got unveiled in the U.S. Capitol. (39:31)— MN lawmaker: Public schools engage in "censorship" by not teaching Creationism. (45:55)— Christian college fires professor for challenging right-wing talking points. (56:08)— A Louisiana school gave kids a biblical advice book comparing sex to slavery. (1:16:28)SPONSOR: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly and choose salmon, chicken breast, or steak tips FREE in every order for a year, plus get $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.— A high school artist called out Christian bigotry. Her school board is furious. (1:33)— Southern Baptist membership dropped yet again to a 47-year low (17:48)— A pastor who was "betrothed" to a child, then abused her, is finally in custody. (34:10)— Lying preacher John MacArthur: "There's no such thing" as PTSD, OCD, and ADHD. (50:45)— The Boy Scouts, despite its "inclusive" rebranding, will still exclude atheists. (1:03:19)SPONSOR: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly and choose salmon, chicken breast, or steak tips FREE in every order for a year, plus get $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.— Despite pastor's opposition, Georgia man gets OK to open liquor shop near churches. (0:30)— The United Methodist Church reversed its ban on gay clergy. Will it matter? (12:25)— A beloved Alabama principal may have lost her job because she has a girlfriend. (33:22)— Kentucky mayor lashes out after criticism of his "Prayer Breakfast" event. (42:07)— Preacher gets unearned praise after calling Trump Bible "disgusting" & "blasphemous." (51:25)— Doug Wilson has ludicrous ideas for how the U.S. could become a Christian Nation. (1:02:15)SPONSOR: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly and choose salmon, chicken breast, or steak tips FREE in every order for a year, plus get $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.— What I'll remember about Daniel Dennett. (0:28)— Catholic priest resigns after backlash involving his criticism of a gay author. (8:43)— Christian lawmaker says teachers should be allowed to hit special needs students. (24:38)— A Christian ministry urged the Supreme Court to criminalize homelessness. (46:03)— MaÃÑori atheists say Christian colonization helped push them away from the faith. (1:01:59)SPONSOR: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly to choose your free offer and get $20 off. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.