The Scathing Atheist
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- 12 nov 2026
Sobre o podcast
A weekly look at religion and the stupidity that breeds it. Hosts Noah Lugeons, Heath Enwright, and Eli Bosnick delve into theistic attempts to intrude on the secular world in an unflinching expose on just how juvenile the whole god thing is.
Episódios 500
713: Narnia Business Edition
In this week’s episode, we’ll do a long awaited neener neener dance RIGHT in christianity’s face, British conservatives think Pornhub is a documentary film channel, and Trump’s pretty sure the SCOTUS will get …
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In this week’s episode, we’ll do a long awaited neener neener dance RIGHT in christianity’s face, British conservatives think Pornhub is a documentary film channel, and Trump’s pretty sure the SCOTUS will get him into Heaven on a technicality.
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Appearance Links:
See us at Free Flo, February 26th to the 28th: https://www.freeflo.org/
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Headlines:
Midterm roundup: https://www.christianpost.com/news/christian-leaders-react-to-midterm-catastrophe-offer-hope.html and https://www.fox10tv.com/2026/11/07/memory-card-with-uncounted-ballots-found-launching-investigation/
Supreme Court justices split over taxpayer funding for Catholic schools that reject kids of LGBTQ+ parents: https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/scotus-religions-schools-taxpayer-discrimination?1
Texas election “adviser” is busy targeting Muslims, not fixing election integrity: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/texas-election-adviser-is-busy-targeting
Trump pretty sure Supreme Court will get him into Heaven on a technicality: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/could-trump-forgive-his-opponents-60-minutes/
UK Porn Ban is Christian anti-porn nonsense:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cmpqgepejr2ro
And: https://www.christiantoday.com/news/christian-groups-welcome-government-moves-to-criminalise-porn-depicting-strangulation712: Wall Ketchup Edition
In this week’s episode, Jesus actually will give you candy, Grok predicts a future with President AOC and starts ugly crying a movie script, and Karis Burkowski and David Fitzgerald will be here for a “these …
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In this week’s episode, Jesus actually will give you candy, Grok predicts a future with President AOC and starts ugly crying a movie script, and Karis Burkowski and David Fitzgerald will be here for a “these last couple millennia in misogyny” segment.
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Headlines:
Christian bus driver loses lawsuit after getting fired for giving out Jesus candy: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/christian-bus-driver-loses-lawsuit
Angel Studios Banning Sex Scenes, F-Words and Misuse of God’s Name in Movies: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/angel-studios-banning-sex-scenes-164602779.html
Dave Rubin posts horror short about Dems turning America into a communist islamic caliphate:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXoB2eRjd6s711: Circling the John Edition
In this week’s episode, religion breaks its child murder record AGAIN, a cult tries to prove their sun magic in court beyond a shadow of a doubt, and Anna will be here to leave you breathless.---To make a …
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In this week’s episode, religion breaks its child murder record AGAIN, a cult tries to prove their sun magic in court beyond a shadow of a doubt, and Anna will be here to leave you breathless.
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Headlines:
Kenyan cult leader convicted of killing 191 followers: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/kenyan-starvation-cult-leader-paul
America's deep religious divide over empathy: https://www.axios.com/2026/10/20/religious-divide-empathy-democrats-republicans
Kansas GOP gubernatorial candidate is pretty sure his opponent is a witch: https://newrepublic.com/post/216642/demonic-stuff-kansas-gop-accuses-democrat-witch
Spiritual group says a planned SLC apartment complex would infringe on its rites by casting a shadow on its pyramid:
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/10/23/summum-slc-pyramid-could-be/
Chipotle uses ouija board to promote margaritas and christians have a freakout: https://churchleaders.com/news/2224172-chipotle-halloween-ouija-board-christian-backlash.html/2710: Obscene in the Wild Edition
In this week’s episode, Christians find god in ALL the wrong places, they continue waiting for Jesus to come back from getting cigarettes, and we’ll hear from somebody more worried about F-bombs than real …
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In this week’s episode, Christians find god in ALL the wrong places, they continue waiting for Jesus to come back from getting cigarettes, and we’ll hear from somebody more worried about F-bombs than real ones.
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Headlines:
Shapiro movie gets its filming license back: https://www.local10.com/entertainment/2026/10/07/livingston-officials-allow-pawn-shop-film-to-continue-in-montana/
A restaurant stood up to Doug Wilson’s Christian Nationalists — and won: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-restaurant-stood-up-to-doug-wilsons
John Roberts getting shamed by locals near his vacation house in Maine: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/01/us/politics/supreme-court-roberts-maine.html
https://www.thedailybeast.com/chief-justice-john-roberts-hopper-island-escape-turns-into-a-nightmare/
Pittsburgh diocesan consultant reports rising exorcism requests: https://www.ewtnnews.com/world/us/pittsburgh-diocesan-consultant-reports-rising-exorcism-requests
Pastor drives sportscar onto stage, can’t get it back off: https://protestia.com/2026/10/12/megachurch-pastor-drives-million-dollar-mclaren-on-stage-for-sermon-illustration-then-it-dies/
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This Week in Misogyny:
Shane Gillis’s dumb joke about women in gyms: https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/former-snl-star-ego-nwodim-mocks-shane-gillis-monologue-womens-gym-out-rcna603199
Texas school district cancels play because girl was cast in boy-lead: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/texas-school-district-cancels-little709: Communion Busting Edition
In this week’s episode, Christians remember how well the last public execution went for their image, Oklahoma takes another step towards approving the Eli Bosnick Charter School, and it turns out Heath did NOT …
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In this week’s episode, Christians remember how well the last public execution went for their image, Oklahoma takes another step towards approving the Eli Bosnick Charter School, and it turns out Heath did NOT forget we said we’d read the JD Vance book.
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Headlines:
Christians react to calls for public execution: https://religionnews.com/2026/10/09/head-of-u-s-catholic-bishops-conference-condemns-public-execution-plans-as-promoting-a-culture-of-death/
A pastor in an interracial marriage says he won’t let his daughter marry a Black man: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-pastor-in-an-interracial-marriage
Christian nationalism in Britain driven by people who seldom go to church, says report: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/11/christian-nationalism-uk-far-right-people-rarely-go-to-church-report
Satanic prayer causes insane magic fight at city council meeting in Iowa: https://www.ottumwacourier.com/news/local_news/satanic-invocation-causes-uproar-at-city-council-meeting/article_47fecb72-be23-4269-a71a-4c95ed596413.html
Video of the Ottumwa City Council meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhnHU8YTitU&t=120s
Federal judge clears path for taxpayer-funded religious school in Oklahoma: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/federal-judge-clears-path-for-taxpayer708: Bakker's Doesn't Edition
In this week’s episode, Pete Hegseth creates a department of HOLY war, we learn from a Fox News interview that Jesus is the gay, the truth, and the life, and that ding you hear is the oven telling us the …
Notas do episódio
In this week’s episode, Pete Hegseth creates a department of HOLY war, we learn from a Fox News interview that Jesus is the gay, the truth, and the life, and that ding you hear is the oven telling us the Baker’s done.
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Headlines:
Pete Hegseth creates a Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs reporting directly to him: https://apnews.com/article/pete-hegseth-defense-department-pentagon-religion-41405eb6dd60ca5a3f45fe3387f82952
https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/pete-hegseth-is-centralizing-religious
https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/2026/10/pete-hegseth-state-of-force-address/688852/
Eminem is featured on Kid Rock's new Christian album 'Halfway 2 Jesus': https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/10/01/eminem-kid-rock-join-forces-for-track-from-rocks-new-christian-album/92044133007/
Daily Wire’s filming permit suspended for latest movie: https://deadline.com/2026/10/daily-wire-filming-temporarily-suspended-montana-1237146172/
Turkish court orders access ban on popular news portal over 'LGBTQ+ propaganda': https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/turkish-court-orders-access-ban-popular-news-portal-over-lgbtq-propaganda-2026-09-30/
Christian influencer claims to have died and met testosterone Jesus: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-christian-influencer-says-he-went
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This Week in Misogyny:
Woman on United flight forced back into seat next to masturbating creep: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/united-airlines-flight-masturbating-incident/6551525/
FTA to tie funding to birth rates: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/06/babies-marriage-transit-funding-trump-01107399707: Noah's Arkaeology Edition
On this week’s episode: The Daily Mail manages to to be less trustworthy than the BIBLE ... The Pope kinda tells us he’s sowwy for all the diddling ... And when making coffee at home doesn't buy them a house …
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On this week’s episode: The Daily Mail manages to to be less trustworthy than the BIBLE ... The Pope kinda tells us he’s sowwy for all the diddling ... And when making coffee at home doesn't buy them a house, Gen Z turns to religion...ish.
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Headlines:
Scientists have definitely NOT "100% confirmed" the resting place of Noah's Ark: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/scientists-have-not-100-confirmed
At Lourdes healing shrine, Pope Leo addresses 'wounds' of clerical abuse: https://religionnews.com/2026/09/27/at-lourdes-healing-shrine-pope-leo-addresses-wounds-of-clerical-abuse/
Nearly half of people raised Mormon have left the LDS Church: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/nearly-half-of-people-raised-mormon
Life Surge christian wealth seminar featuring Tim Tebow gets exposed: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/09/life-surge-the-gospel-of-high-yields-inside-tim-tebows-favorite-wealth-seminar/
Pablo Torre Finds Out episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh7s2jr0b48
Man who 'met Jesus' during 18-day coma claims he gave him this simple instruction to tell the world: https://vt.co/news/world/man-who-met-jesus-during-coma-claims-gave-him-simple-instruction
Gen Z most likely to identify as 'religious,' engage in spiritual activities, poll finds: https://www.christianpost.com/news/gen-z-most-likely-to-identify-as-religious-poll-finds.html706: A Couple Short Peters Edition
In this week’s episode, Donald Trump gives himself infinity plus one Christianity points, Christians are pretty sure that Tillamook is making antisemitic kosher cheese, and we’ll look into the only book of the …
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In this week’s episode, Donald Trump gives himself infinity plus one Christianity points, Christians are pretty sure that Tillamook is making antisemitic kosher cheese, and we’ll look into the only book of the Bible named after a dick.
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Headlines:
Trump releases bullshit list of things he’s done for Christians: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/trumps-top-250-victories-for-people
Christians are mad that Meryl Strep is gonna play Aslan: https://www.christianpost.com/news/meryl-streep-as-aslan-in-the-magicians-nephew-sparks-backlash.html
Catholic League is pretty sure AI is bigoted against Christianity: https://www.catholicleague.org/artificial-intelligences-authentic-bigotry/
Millions Are Turning to AI for Spiritual Guidance: Some Chatbots Now Speak as God: https://www.techtimes.co.uk/ai-religious-chatbots-spiritual-guidance-mental-health-risks-1808728
Hegseth urges Texas cadets to "fight the islamists, fight the communists":
https://www.joemygod.com/2026/09/hegseth-urges-texas-cadets-to-fight-the-islamists-and-fight-the-communists-in-the-name-of-the-lord/
Pentagon moves forward with mandatory testosterone testing for most male troops: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/pentagon-moves-forward-with-mandatory-testosterone-testing-for-most-male-troops
MAGA Nutballs Lose It Over Tillamook Cheese Being Halal-Certified: https://hiphopwired.com/3065903/maga-loses-it-tillamook-cheese-halal-certified/705: A Steiner Correction Edition
In this week’s episode, the midterms are more Godless than ever, we meet the man who puts the Orr into “illegal donor”, and we learn that our high school experience could too have been worse.---To make a per …
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In this week’s episode, the midterms are more Godless than ever, we meet the man who puts the Orr into “illegal donor”, and we learn that our high school experience could too have been worse.
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Guest Links:
Hear Eli on Murder Made Fiction here: https://www.patreon.com/MurderMadeFiction/posts/teenage-bonnie-169200080
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Headlines:
Hemant Mehta publishes this year’s list of openly non-religious candidates in the midterms: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/here-are-the-openly-non-religious-22f
Convicted sex offender offered opening prayer at rally for GOP Senate nominee in North Carolina
https://apnews.com/article/whatley-pastor-sex-offender-prayer-rally-01eab33af03f6a308719ce6a62157451
Orthodox church sends medieval prince’s remains to Russian troops in Ukraine | Russia | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/10/russia-orthodox-church-dmitry-donskoy-medieval-prince-hand-troops-ukraine
After backlash, President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary retracts his support for blasphemy laws: https://religionnews.com/2026/09/14/al-mohler-reverses-course-rejects-blasphemy-laws-after-controversy/
The 'golden door' is 'closed': US won't admit persecuted Christian refugees in 2026, report warns
https://www.christianpost.com/news/us-wont-admit-persecuted-christian-refugees-in-2026-report.html704: Snake Juggling Edition
In this week’s episode, JD Vance is MEH on causing the apocalypse, Christians at Burning Man are wildly offended by a celebration of death and rebirth, and Nintendo set the release date for the Ocarina of Time …
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In this week’s episode, JD Vance is MEH on causing the apocalypse, Christians at Burning Man are wildly offended by a celebration of death and rebirth, and Nintendo set the release date for the Ocarina of Time remake for November 5th. Unrelated to the show, but we have to at least acknowledge it.
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Headlines:
JD Vance worries the Antichrist walks among us: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/02/jd-vance-god-podcast-end-times
Pete Hegseth all pissy because MMRF made gate guards stop being all Christian about it: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/hegseth-air-force-base-religious-greetings-b3045381.html
Christian employers may now be protected from trans discrimination claims: https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/09/02/christian-employers-transgender-discrimination/
Christian missionaries were not kicked out of Burning Man for preaching the Gospel: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/christian-missionaries-were-not-kicked703: Dolly Lama Edition
In this week’s episode, Donald Trump asks for a little of that rendering unto Caesar he’s heard so much about, Girl Scouts of America gets some blowback about their islamic "badges for hajjes" program, and …
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In this week’s episode, Donald Trump asks for a little of that rendering unto Caesar he’s heard so much about, Girl Scouts of America gets some blowback about their islamic "badges for hajjes" program, and we’ll read about JD Vance’s fucking Mamaw for you.
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Headlines:
New Orleans Catholic abuse settlement is a farce: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/28/new-orleans-catholic-church-sex-abuse-settlement
Trump Implies Bible Endorses Donating to Him As an Act of Faith:
https://meidasnews.com/news/trump-implies-bible-endorses-donating-to-him-as-an-act-of-faith
New Jersey didn’t ban prayer outside abortion clinics, but Christians are lying about it anyway: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/new-jersey-didnt-ban-prayer-outside
Right-wing influencers invented a Girl Scouts “Islamization” scandal: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/right-wing-influencers-invented-a
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This Week in Misogyny:
Ex-Deputy convicted of SA is now a cop chaplain: https://apnews.com/article/convicted-san-diego-exdeputy-police-chaplain-54eab67555be35d0f67532fe24f48e02702: Ready, James, Fire Edition
In this week’s episode, Christians will persecute THEMSELVES if were not gonna do it, Republicans warn us that dinosaur demons are eating the cats and dogs, and Don Ford will be here for more of the Bible’s …
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In this week’s episode, Christians will persecute THEMSELVES if were not gonna do it, Republicans warn us that dinosaur demons are eating the cats and dogs, and Don Ford will be here for more of the Bible’s “yadda yadda yadda” chapters.
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Headlines:
Meanwhile, Trump is ACTUALLY targeting churches: https://religionnews.com/2026/08/20/11-faith-groups-accuse-trump-administration-of-violating-court-order-while-spying-on-churches/
Survivors Just Built the First National Database of Accused Protestant Abusers
https://relevantmagazine.com/current/survivors-just-built-the-first-national-database-of-accused-protestant-abusers/
Pete Hegseth is bringing Blue Bonnet like bullshit to military schools: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/pete-hegseth-is-bringing-christian
Swiss Tourist Sentenced to Prison After Violating ‘Day of Silence’ in Bali: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/travel/bali-swiss-tourist-nyepi.html
The GOP nominee for governor of Illinois doesn’t want to talk about his Creationist beliefs: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-gop-nominee-for-governor-of-illinois
Colorado GOP Gov Nominee Claims to Have Battled ‘Demons’ With ‘Reptilian’ Eyes: https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/colorado-gop-gov-nominee-claims-to-have-battled-demons-with-reptilian-eyes701: DC-eased Edition
In this week’s episode, Trump doesn't WANNA get a shot, godless commie aliens wanna sap your precious ova and bodily fluids, and we’ll learn how to protect ourselves from the dangers of getting laid.---To make …
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In this week’s episode, Trump doesn't WANNA get a shot, godless commie aliens wanna sap your precious ova and bodily fluids, and we’ll learn how to protect ourselves from the dangers of getting laid.
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Headlines:
Trump signs executive order to give measles a fighting chance: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/trumps-vaccine-order-would-require-millions-of-individual-shots-last-used-decades-ago
Colorado school district dumps Bible-heavy curriculum borrowed from Texas after 3 days: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/colorado-school-district-dumps-bible
SCOTUS to hear case of Catholic schools that want state money even though they ban gay parents’ kids: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/08/scotus-to-hear-case-of-catholic-schools-that-want-state-money-even-though-they-ban-gay-parents-kids/
Paxton, Talarico tap contrary versions of God and Christianity in appeal to Texas voters: https://religionnews.com/2026/08/13/paxton-talarico-tap-contrary-versions-of-god-and-christianity-in-appeal-to-texas-voters/
Paxton is a pen stealer: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/joe-joplin-talarico-ken-paxton-pen-thief_n_6a7f5b92e4b0459fa2d2ceb6
Televangelist claims aliens invaded her body, took her eggs: https://roysreport.com/televangelist-claims-aliens-invaded-her-body-took-her-eggs/700: The 700 Club Edition
In this week’s episode, Jared Huffman applies for a job on our show, a lack of Christian soda cans leads to the unraveling of the fabric of society, and climbing a mountain in search of an imaginary boat turns …
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In this week’s episode, Jared Huffman applies for a job on our show, a lack of Christian soda cans leads to the unraveling of the fabric of society, and climbing a mountain in search of an imaginary boat turns out to be an amazing analogy for Christianity.
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Headlines:
Jared Huffman has a new book about the dangers of Christian Nationalism: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/us/politics/democrat-huffman-humanist-religion-christianity.html
Arkansas librarians grapple with enforcing book restriction law after court ruling
https://arkansasadvocate.com/2026/08/10/arkansas-librarians-grapple-with-enforcing-book-restriction-law-after-court-ruling/
And
https://bookriot.com/arkansas-act-372/
Miss NC says she lost her crown for Christianity; turns out to be bigotry: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/miss-north-carolina-usa-said-she
Oklahoma candidate James Taylor has turned his classroom into a Christian campaign studio: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/oklahoma-candidate-james-taylor-has
Christians are freaking out about custom Coke cans:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/coca-cola-custom-feature-lets-213003539.html
https://nypost.com/2026/08/08/business/coca-colas-personalized-cans-show-inconsistent-enforcement-against-disallowing-controversial-phrases-groups/699: Communion Edition
In this week’s episode, Trump's religious committee tries to DEI so they don't DIE, a preacher gets kicked off a flight after a complaint from a baby with kidney stones, and we’ll crack open a book that can’t …
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In this week’s episode, Trump's religious committee tries to DEI so they don't DIE, a preacher gets kicked off a flight after a complaint from a baby with kidney stones, and we’ll crack open a book that can’t be trusted around the couch enough to sit on the coffee table.
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Headlines:
Trump judge redefines “diversity” to justify his bullshit religious panel: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-trump-judge-redefined-diversity
Kim Davis still owes $565,000 and a new lawsuit says she hid her inheritance to avoid paying it: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/kim-davis-still-owes-565000-a-new
Ross Douthat and Ben Shapiro try to spin religious conservative message from The Odyssey:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/opinion/the-odyssey-culture-war.html
https://www.wonkette.com/p/elon-musks-war-on-the-odyssey-going
Florida AG threatens to defund Catholic schools for being too vaccinated: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/florida-ag-threatens-to-defund-catholic
Annoying "Sky Evangelist" kicked off airline after scaring everyone with her preaching: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/annoying-sky-evangelist-kicked-off698: Ranking the Angels Edition
In this week’s episode, Republicans will takes few rights off our plate rather than ordering their own, JD Vance sits down with Joe Rogan on the CHAIR...not the couch, and Don Ford will be here for the Bible’s …
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In this week’s episode, Republicans will takes few rights off our plate rather than ordering their own, JD Vance sits down with Joe Rogan on the CHAIR...not the couch, and Don Ford will be here for the Bible’s most muttery chapter.
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Headlines:
Justice Department issues new “religious liberty” memo: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-justice-depts-new-religious-liberty
ChatGPT Led to a Man’s Near-Fatal Health Crisis, Lawsuit Claims: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/well/openai-chatgpt-health-lawsuit.html
Pope's prayer app leaks 700K+ users' info: https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/07/24/popes-official-prayer-app-commits-cardinal-sin-leaks-700k-users-info/5278603
https://bobdahacker.com/blog/click-to-pray
Men-only gyms seek to protect Christian men from lust: https://baptistnews.com/article/men-only-gyms-seek-to-protect-christian-men-from-lust/
JD Vance defends 10 Commandments posters in public schools on Rogan: https://www.wonkette.com/p/does-jd-vance-actually-know-what
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This Week in Misogyny:
Hegseth wants to give soldiers testosterone: https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/judge-hegseth-testosterone-transgender also, no girls allowed: https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/07/17/hegseth-ordered-a-new-study-of-women-in-combat-critics-say-its-built-to-reach-one-conclusion/
Andrew Tate is doing bad: https://www.nbcnews.com/world/united-kingdom/tate-brothers-will-remain-jail-least-2-weeks-fight-extradition-uk-rcna589488697: Graham Cracker Edition
In this week’s episode, the IRS gets a little closer to putting the ‘lock’ in Greg Locke, we learn that Jesus was probably just using an infinite lives glitch, and Lindsey Graham will hear about that cheat a …
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In this week’s episode, the IRS gets a little closer to putting the ‘lock’ in Greg Locke, we learn that Jesus was probably just using an infinite lives glitch, and Lindsey Graham will hear about that cheat a little too late.
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Headlines:
Sarah Huckabee Sanders wins the FIFA Peace Prize of Religious liberty awards: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/arkansas-won-a-fake-religious-liberty and https://x.com/SarahHuckabee/status/2078196033041895549 Also, American Atheists’ version if you want a reasonable version of this: https://states.atheists.org/state-scorecards
MIT scientist explains how the theory we're living in a simulation could prove Christianity right
https://www.dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-15960417/mit-scientist-simulation-theory-christianity.html
Jack White Invites Satanic Doo-Wop Duo Twin Temple To Open After Charley Crockett Drops Them For Being Satanic
https://stereogum.com/2504853/jack-white-invites-satanic-doo-wop-duo-twin-temple-to-open-after-charley-crockett-drops-them-for-being-satantic/news
https://freespeechunion.org/news/archbishops-of-canterbury-and-york-accused-of-censorship-after-they
Greg Locke’s home raided: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/07/feds-raid-home-of-hate-pastor-who-destroyed-a-barbie-dream-house-with-a-bible-baseball-bat/
Why Orthodox Jews are opposing the new daylight saving bill in Congress
https://www.npr.org/2026/07/16/g-s1-133961/why-orthodox-jews-are-opposing-the-new-daylight-saving-bill-in-congress696: Ark Park's Narcs Edition
In this week’s episode, Heath is in Paris and Eli’s in Washington and Noah’s just showing back up from the Ark Park protest. And somehow we still managed to get a full blown episode together for you.---Come see …
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In this week’s episode, Heath is in Paris and Eli’s in Washington and Noah’s just showing back up from the Ark Park protest. And somehow we still managed to get a full blown episode together for you.
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Come see us live in Washington, DC on August 14th!: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/god-awful-movies/In this week’s episode, a bible school takes a vacation from sanity, the US women's team looks primed to win …
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In this week’s episode, a bible school takes a vacation from sanity, the US women's team looks primed to win the World Cup again, and Christians will find yet new lands to colonize.
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Headlines:
Viral video shows mock execution at Vacation Bible School: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/viral-video-shows-church-staging
Vatican excommunicates all members of ultra-conservative rebel group SSPX: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/02/vatican-excommunicates-all-members-of-ultra-conservative-rebels-sspx
Stephen Miller is pretty sure that Trump was sent by God: https://www.thedailybeast.com/stephen-miller-makes-bonkers-claim-about-divine-president/
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/we-dug-up-stephen-millers-dubious-dating-advice-and-relationship-experts-say-its-telling-g_l_6a451831e4b07b95cff31d69
Ken Ham big mad newspaper didn’t pretend his bullshit was science: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/ken-ham-is-furious-that-a-reporter
Christians think there are abortion pills in the drinking water: https://washingtonstand.com/article/pressure-mounts-on-epa-to-test-drinking-water-for-traces-of-abortion-pill
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This Week in Misogyny:
Manosphere getting worse on college campuses: https://19thnews.org/2026/07/manosphere-misogyny-infiltrates-college-campus/
Australia set to be first nation to eliminate cervical cancer… if antivax idiots don’t fuck it up: https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2025/11/20/australia-on-track-to-eliminating-cervical-cancer.html
Catholics sell hospital, reproductive care immediately reintroduced: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-catholic-hospital-was-sold-reproductive694: Bearing False Witnesses Edition
Come see us live in Washington, DC on August 14th!: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/god-awful-movies/In this week’s episode, Trump has one particular religion’s liberty in mind, JD Vance lies about hanging ten …
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In this week’s episode, Trump has one particular religion’s liberty in mind, JD Vance lies about hanging ten while couch surfing, and we can, in fact, get a witness.
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Headlines:
Religious Liberty Commission issues its final report: https://www.justice.gov/religious-liberty-commission/resources
Run Hide Fight Infidels summary and trailer are here and they are glorious: https://www.avclub.com/jonathan-majors-daily-wire-movie-synopsis
New survey shows the majority of Americans favor teacher led prayer in schools: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/yikes-most-americans-now-support
Florida proposes 50% sin tax for Only Fans: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/florida-gop-candidate-wants-50-sin-tax-onlyfans-creators-fight-cultural-degeneracy
JD Vance and his disingenuous Catholicism very clearly detested by Usha Vance: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/usha-vance-stable-household-jd-vance-insult_n_6a3c43d7e4b0810d44254bde693: Falsie Tulsi Edition
In this week’s episode, Tulsi Gabbard is in a cult worse than conservatism, Dusty Deevers rides off sadly into the sunset with tumbleweed rolling past, and we’ll once again learn the importance of not …
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In this week’s episode, Tulsi Gabbard is in a cult worse than conservatism, Dusty Deevers rides off sadly into the sunset with tumbleweed rolling past, and we’ll once again learn the importance of not f**king.
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Headlines:
Court doesn’t care about religious freedom when it isn’t a Christian (from the Diatribe): https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-rules-rastafarian-man-religious-rights-claim-prison-offi-rcna252594
WaPo exposes the degree to which Tulsi Gabbard is all culted up: https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2026/06/21/tulsi-gabbard-her-guru-mysterious-messages-that-helped-shape-her-political-career/
Trump Admin Rebrands Frozen Embryos As 'Children Who Already Exist': https://www.wonkette.com/p/trump-admin-rebrands-frozen-embryos
Pope Leo Popularity Plummets With Republican Catholics: https://www.newsweek.com/pope-leo-popularity-republican-catholics-12095241
DOJ says it will investigate MLB for issuing warning to players after anti-Pride protest: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/mlb-warns-san-francisco-giants-players
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/19/mlb-investigation-department-of-justice-pride-hats-religious-discrimination
Rob Schneider offers to pay the fines: https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/maga-comedian-rob-schneider-offers-to-pay-fines-for-giants-players-over-pride-protest/
Also Ted Nugent joined them: https://rockcelebrities.net/ted-nugent-joins-baseball-players-pride-jersey-fight-calls-rainbow-flag-evil/
Christian Nationalist Pastor Dusty Deevers Loses Reelection Bid: https://www.peoplefor.org/rightwingwatch/right-wing-boost-christian-nationalist-pastor-dusty-deevers-loses-reelection-bid
His replacement: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6179563/
Who is the head physician for this: https://prclawton.com/692: A Ross to Bear Edition
In this week’s episode, the Grand Canyon state creates an Arizona UNTRUTH, we learn that God has an atheist sense of humor with his weather-based smiting, and we’ll finally get the juicy personal Ross Douthat …
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In this week’s episode, the Grand Canyon state creates an Arizona UNTRUTH, we learn that God has an atheist sense of humor with his weather-based smiting, and we’ll finally get the juicy personal Ross Douthat details you’ve been waiting for.
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Headlines:
AZ law goes too far to protect against religious harassment: https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/06/10/critics-say-religious-service-protections-could-run-afoul-of-right-to-free-speech/
The country’s largest Protestant adoption agency is dropping LGBTQ couples — again: https://religionnews.com/2026/06/10/the-countrys-largest-protestant-adoption-agency-is-dropping-lgbtq-couples-again/
Muslims feel unwelcome in the bigot party: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/06/15/texas-republican-party-convention-muslims-sharia-law/
The Hill pretends Jewish services are just hanging out for a pray with your bros: https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/5921285-religious-assembly-permit-lawsuit/
This week in Christian history:
https://www.christianpost.com/news/this-week-in-christian-history-touchdown-jesus-destroyed.html691: 31 Flavors Edition
In this week’s episode, Pete Hegseth whittles down America’s list of real religions, we lament the shutdown of the storied Riverstone Christian Academy in the strip mall behind the Staples, and we’ll get to …
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In this week’s episode, Pete Hegseth whittles down America’s list of real religions, we lament the shutdown of the storied Riverstone Christian Academy in the strip mall behind the Staples, and we’ll get to know Don Ford biblically. Again.
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Headlines:
Pete Hegseth shrinks military's recognized religions list, erasing atheists and Humanists: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/pete-hegseth-shrinks-militarys-recognized
And
https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/06/06/lds-church-left-off-defense/ and https://atheists.org/news/federal-policy/american-atheists-demands-answers-from-pentagon-following-removal-of-faith-belief-codes/
Under guise of fighting anti-Catholic bias, Kash Patel fires FBI analysts who kept us safe: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/under-guise-of-fighting-anti-catholic
Priest Who Said Aliens Were Demons Removed as Exorcist for Washington: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/04/us/catholic-exorcist-demon-ufo.html
MyPillow site gets hacked, Lindell lies, and he loses GOP endorsement for MN governor:
https://www.wonkette.com/p/mypillow-guys-gubernatorial-dreams
Colorado’s ‘first public Christian school’ closes permanently: https://www.denverpost.com/2026/06/03/colorado-public-christian-school-closed/
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This Week in Misogyny:
TPUSA tradwife-con claims feminism is anti-woman: https://religionnews.com/2026/06/08/at-tpusas-womens-summit-christian-influencers-say-feminism-threatens-motherhood/
SBC amends constitution to be more explicitly sexist: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/religion/article/sbc-female-pastors-vote-22299028.php
Catholics challenge Illinois employment law on religious grounds: https://www.ncregister.com/cna/illinois-diocese-asks-court-to-block-law-requiring-it-to-hire-nonbelievers690: Gospel of Lies Edition
In this week’s episode, Trump puts the generosity in genocide, we'll learn that communion could taste a lot worse, and Promise Backlund will be here with this year’s hottest beach read.---To make a per episode …
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In this week’s episode, Trump puts the generosity in genocide, we'll learn that communion could taste a lot worse, and Promise Backlund will be here with this year’s hottest beach read.
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Headlines:
Trump approves aid for Cuba, as long as it violates church state separation: https://theconversation.com/trump-administration-pledges-100m-in-aid-for-cuba-but-only-if-catholic-or-other-faith-based-groups-distribute-it-283451
AIs don't like religion – particularly Jehovah's Witnesses, study claims: https://www.theregister.com/ai-ml/2026/05/27/ais-dont-like-religion-particularly-jehovahs-witnesses-study-claims/5247286
GOP Senator Mike Lee says Talarico will sacrifice your children to the demon Moloch: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/gop-senator-bizarrely-accuses-james-talarico-of-religious-child-sacrifice_n_6a19bd4ce4b005ae4180807f
Pastor makes kid eat a Bible page on stage: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/swallow-it-a-christian-prophet-told
One Million Moms wants FCC to change TV rating to be more conservative: https://onemillionmoms.com/current-campaigns/help-1mm-stand-up-for-parental-rights/689: Circling the Drain Edition
In this week’s episode, the Pope gets around to calling slavery “our bad,” a Christian apostle hopes to follow in the footsteps of Arnold Schwarzenegger, and we’ll pull the plug on James Drain’s miracle.---To …
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In this week’s episode, the Pope gets around to calling slavery “our bad,” a Christian apostle hopes to follow in the footsteps of Arnold Schwarzenegger, and we’ll pull the plug on James Drain’s miracle.
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Headlines:
Pope Leo apologizes for Vatican’s role in slavery: https://apnews.com/article/pope-apologizes-slavery-role-holy-see-vatican-78df993c5604eb098b19f255b89b3155
BoardGameGeek fires veteran advertising manager for rejecting campaign due to firsthand experiences of demonic possession: https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2026/05/20/boardgamegeek-fires-veteran-advertising-manager-for-rejecting-campaign-due-to-firsthand-experiences-of-demonic-possession/
https://gamefound.com/en/projects/dukes-of-nukes-gaming/possess-me-satan
A secretive Christian sect is pressuring members to purge their pets: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-secretive-christian-sect-is-pressuring
Arkansas group rejected woman's land purchase due to jewish ancestry, black husband: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/arkansas-group-rejects-womans-land-offer-over-race-and-religionlawsuit_n_6a0f3492e4b084c012e3c251
https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/20/us/arkansas-return-to-the-land-discrimination-lawsuit
Ché Ahn says drug users must choose between Christian rehab or Bible lessons in prison: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/che-ahn-says-drug-users-must-choose
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This Week in Misogyny:
PA court finds reproductive autonomy protected by state ERA: https://feminist.org/news/pennsylvania-court-recognizes-reproductive-autonomy-under-state-equal-rights-amendment/
OK Senate unanimously prohibits child marriage: https://oksenate.gov/press-releases/senate-unanimously-approves-hamilton-bill-prohibit-underage-marriage
NC law would classify abortion as first degree murder: https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/north-carolina-bill-abortion-murder-1798733688: Welcome to the Jingle Edition
In this week’s episode, America celebrates its birthday with 250 year old ideas about pluralism, all the holy water and anointing oil in Vatican City can't lubricate the arid mouth of Marco Rubio, and that’s …
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In this week’s episode, America celebrates its birthday with 250 year old ideas about pluralism, all the holy water and anointing oil in Vatican City can't lubricate the arid mouth of Marco Rubio, and that’s only one of the similarities Marco Rubio’s mouth shares with Ben Shapiro’s wife’s vagina.
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Creating Dangerously podcast: https://www.shawnafoundation.org/general-6
Florence on Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/100050205/florence
Florence on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Florence-Blu-ray-Skip-Shea/dp/B0GSCFXQ5F
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Headlines:
Rededicate 250: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/white-house-to-host-taxpayer-funded and https://www.scrippsnews.com/life/faith-and-religion/national-mall-prayer-event-sparks-concern-about-trump-administration-eroding-the-wall-between-church-and-state
Christian megachurch founder Brian Houston shared adult content on social media again: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/christian-megachurch-founder-brian
Christian nationalists try to undercut liberal education, accidentally hit religious schools: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-gop-wanted-to-punish-liberal
Ryan walters is getting divorced: https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/oklahoma-schools-chief-ryan-walters-files-divorce-after-ordering-schools-teach-mandate-christian-1796793
Marco Rubio meets with Pope Leo and gives him a very embarrassing gift: https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/06/politics/pope-leo-rubio-meeting
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/marco-rubio-gift-pope-leo_n_69fdc1d2e4b0cb033e513b3c687: Electric Monk Edition
In this week’s episode, the DOJ enters the 1st Amendment’s SPAM folder, Florida golfers who encounter a golden idol of Donald Trump will play it as it lies, and Ross Douthat will finally make it through a …
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In this week’s episode, the DOJ enters the 1st Amendment’s SPAM folder, Florida golfers who encounter a golden idol of Donald Trump will play it as it lies, and Ross Douthat will finally make it through a chapter without shoehorning an obscure Latin or French phrase into the text.
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Headlines:
DOJ email promotes Chrisitan Nationalist revival https://atheists.org/news/federal-policy/american-atheists-foias-trumps-doj-again/
A field competition for Army chaplains tests spiritual mettle: https://taskandpurpose.com/news/eighth-army-exercise-chaplain/
Greg Abbott shuts down legal Muslim event for being Muslim: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-private-muslim-event-at-a-texas
I, Robe-ot — the android monk working to reboot the faith of South Korea's buddhists: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/08/jogyesa-temple-south-korea-humanoid-ai-robot-gabi
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/06/technology/robot-monk-buddhist-seoul.html
Pastor Defends Golden Trump Statue From Biblical Backlash: https://www.newsweek.com/pastor-defends-golden-trump-statue-from-biblical-backlash-11933490686: L Run Hubbard Edition
In this week’s episode, Christianity's persecution complex gets an annex and a ballroom, we learn that speedrunning halfway into a Scientology building leads to Xenu's paradox, and Don Ford will be here quick …
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In this week’s episode, Christianity's persecution complex gets an annex and a ballroom, we learn that speedrunning halfway into a Scientology building leads to Xenu's paradox, and Don Ford will be here quick before the name Don goes the way of Adolph.
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Headlines:
Religious Liberty Commission releases its final report: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-final-report-from-trumps-anti
Ex-Spokane mayor demands $10M from city after backlash over extremist prayer rally: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/ex-spokane-mayor-demands-10m-from
Pastor writes book on Biblical marriage, gets arrested for bigamy: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/pastor-who-wrote-book-on-biblical
Richard Dawkins and The Claude Delusion: https://garymarcus.substack.com/p/richard-dawkins-and-the-claude-delusion
Scientology speedrunning: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/church-of-scientology-blasts-tiktok-speedrunning-trend-rcna342747
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This Week in Misogyny:
Urban birds fear men more than women for some reason: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/city-birds-appear-more-afraid-of-women-than-men-and-scientists-have-no-idea-why/
Study: Increase in pregnancy deaths probably related to abortion bans: https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2026/study-higher-maternal-death-rate-in-states-with-abortion-bans
Study: Young men now outnumber young women in taking religion seriously: https://zenit.org/2026/04/23/study-shows-that-young-women-are-more-likely-than-young-men-to-have-lost-their-religious-faith/685: Banned Band Edition
In this week’s episode, we’ll ask if they’re still Mormon stories if you get sued for saying TRUE stuff, we learn about Satan's plan to corrupt the world using a high school marching band in suburban Indiana …
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In this week’s episode, we’ll ask if they’re still Mormon stories if you get sued for saying TRUE stuff, we learn about Satan's plan to corrupt the world using a high school marching band in suburban Indiana, and Christians will accidentally admit that their religion doesn’t work again.
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Headlines:
Mormon church sues dude from Mormon Stories podcast: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/mormon-church-sues-critic-john-dehlin
A Satanist just won a religious exemption for bathroom access in school: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-satanist-just-won-a-religious-exemption
Texas can force Ten Commandments posters in public schools, appeals court rules: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/texas-can-force-ten-commandments
Indiana Lt. Gov. faces backlash after calling high school band kids “demonic”: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/indiana-lt-gov-faces-backlash-after
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Gam Mini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38sWSyIifq4684: Turin Test Edition
In this week’s episode, Donald Trump will read the only book dumber than he is, this new connection between public health and raccoon penis will surprise you, and we’ll take a look at Christianity’s security …
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In this week’s episode, Donald Trump will read the only book dumber than he is, this new connection between public health and raccoon penis will surprise you, and we’ll take a look at Christianity’s security blanket.
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Event Links:
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Headlines:
Debunking the religious revival among young men (again): https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/are-young-men-really-becoming-more
Non-religious NASA astronaut 'broke down in tears' seeing cross after Artemis II mission: https://www.christianpost.com/news/non-religious-nasa-astronaut-broke-down-in-tears-seeing-cross.html
Trump tries to appease Christians by reading a Bible verse: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/after-angering-christians-all-week
A barista says she was fired for her Christian faith - the facts are far more nuanced: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-barista-says-she-was-fired-for
RFK Jr. lied about measles vaccines:
https://apnews.com/article/measles-vaccine-outbreak-mmr-rfk-canada-mexico-bed6d69b668b9d8548ad65dab1a4fd9c
And he has a podcast now: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/20/rfk-jr-podcast-maha-health
Also he cut off a raccoon's penis: https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/us-news/rfk-jr-once-chopped-off-a-dead-racoons-penis-to-study-later-while-on-a-family-road-trip/
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