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 Justice Dept. sides with Catholic Church to fight law requiring priests to report abuse. (0:49)– "How much God do you need?" School board member slams invocation plan. (18:00)– Pickleball over people? NJ town moves to seize church and block homeless shelter. (44:05)– Texas lawmakers want a month-long celebration of God's promises in the Bible. (1:10:00)– A curriculum coup: Oklahoma Republicans allow right-wing rewrite of history. (1:13:13)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.
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581 - Atheists Are Rejecting Trump
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 Supreme Court heard a case to decide if taxpayers should fund a religious charter school. (0:26)— Southern Baptist membership hits 50-year low as Americans keep walking away. (14:15)— "Satanology" activist challenges cities that raised Christian flags. (33:38)— "No respect for God": Florida mayor denies "Day of Reason" proclamation. (40:01)— An Arizona school board member on a religious crusade has cost her district over $218,000. (49:31)— White evangelicals still see Trump as ethical and honest, but atheists know better. (1:03:45)— California court upholds $1.2 million fine against church that ignored COVID restrictions. (1:15:25)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.
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580 - The (Real) Legacy of Pope Francis
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.— Don’t let nostalgia rewrite the real legacy of Pope Francis. (0:45)— After public outcry, a Mormon seminary will not be built at an Arizona public school. (38:30)— Oklahoma Republicans pass controversial "Christ is King" resolution. (50:49)— Indiana resolution declares "unified" allegiance to "the Lord, Jesus Christ." (1:03:56)— City of Hartford flies Christian flag at City Hall, despite warning from lawyer. (1:07:20)— Ohio schools face lawsuit threats over candy-fueled Christian recruiting. (1:14:41)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.
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579 - Washington Closes Confession Admission Loophole
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.— Washington bill ends clergy loophole: Confessions no longer shield child abusers. (0:30)— Catholic hospital ditches "pro-life" rhetoric to avoid malpractice lawsuit payout. (16:25)— Arkansas Republicans just fired the state's Library Board to please one Christian Nationalist. (30:20)— Tennessee’s "Success Sequence" law ignores what really makes kids successful. (48:08)— Sen. James Lankford knows the IRS isn’t targeting churches—he just hopes you don’t. (1:00:23)— See something, snitch something: The State Department’s "anti-Christian bias" witch hunt begins. (1:13:12)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.
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578 - The IRS and the Johnson Amendment
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 church told members how to vote. The IRS officially says that's fine. (1:10)— A public school district in Arizona agreed to build a Mormon seminary on campus. (29:35)— “Close the doors!”: Bishop Marvin Sapp's tithing ultimatum sparks outrage. (43:43)— It's mold, not a miracle: The Catholic Church’s latest eucharistic blunder. (55:36)— Minnesota lawmaker's bill to "advance critical thinking" actually pushes Christian mythology. (1:04:00)— Two influential atheist groups have finally settled a case involving a donor's wishes. (1:08:40)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.
Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke Greiff cover the latest news, politics, and pop culture with a focus on atheism and religion. This is the official podcast for FriendlyAtheist.com.
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