Cognitive Dissonance

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Episode 88: Friendly Atheist, Part 2 Feb 24, 2013

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Special thanks to Hemant from the Friendly Atheist Blog. And author of the books, “A Young Atheist’s Survival Guide” and “The Friendly Atheist: Thoughts on the Role of Religion in Politics and Media” Cardinal Roger Mahony: I Forgive Those Who Are Angry at Me for Covering Up Child Rape Physicist Lawrence Krauss rips creationists: It is like the Taliban Police suspect 'modesty squad' terrorized Beitar Illit Anjem Choudary urges Muslims to claim 'Jihad Seeker's Allowance' An Unholy Alliance: Private Prisons and the Christian Right New study: religion doesn’t deter criminal behavior. Attackers Cut Off 7-Year-Old Albino Boy's Hand In Tanzania, Will Likely Use It For Witchcraft Thanks’ to Dan and his wife for creating the Hillbilly god images. Intro: Sam Harris TED talk.

Episode 87: Thomas and the Bible, Part 2 Feb 17, 2013

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Indiana High Schoolers Push to Ban Gay Classmates from ‘Traditional’ Prom Pragaash, Kashmir’s First All-Girl Rock Band, Forced to Disband Due to Death Threats Zen Groups Distressed by Accusations Against Teacher Anti-Evolution Missouri Bill Requires College Students to Learn About Destiny Fischer: Every 'Secular Fundamentalist' Is an Antichrist Christian Pastor: I’d Rather Experience Chinese Water Torture Than Listen to a Woman Argue With Me http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/brain-flapping/2013/feb/11/pope-resigns-scientist-applies-job

Episode 86: Clerical Error Feb 11, 2013

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Tunisia: little girls with Islamic veil, revolt in country Saudi cleric says 'baby burkas' would prevent child molestation Raping women in Tahrir NOT ‘red line’: Egyptian preacher Abu Islam Catholic Leader Bill Donohue: 'Gay' Dog Saga Proves Being Gay 'A Bonus,' While 'Straights' Ignored ‘Gays Will Burn Christians at the Stake’ Says Pastor Pastor apologizes for praying alongside Muslims, Jews at Newtown vigil Is David Barton Now Getting his ‘History’ from Louis L’Amour Novels? 'Sorceress' burned alive in Papua New Guinea Cecil’s other podcast - Double Leg Radio: doublelegradio.com

Episode 85: Fine Imported Goblin Feb 03, 2013

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Sheryl Nuxoll, Idaho GOP State Senator, Compares Health Care To The Holocaust Modesty in Ultra-Orthodox Brooklyn Is Enforced by Secret Squads Churches threaten to pull funding if Boy Scouts drop anti-gay ban Poll: Quarter of Americans say God influences sporting events Applebee’s fires waitress who posted receipt from pastor complaining about auto-tip Evangelical Pastor convinced followers his penis contained HOLY MILK, arrested CHITOWN BLAST : BEHEADED GOBLIN FOUGHT BACK, SAYS EYEWITNESS Link to petition: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/abolish-clauses-constitutions-seven-states-which-prohibit-atheists-holding-public-office/my6MFQb0

Episode 84: Face to Horrifying Face Jan 28, 2013

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Sandy Rios Mourns Obama's Inauguration and Equality for Non-Christians Muslim abuser who 'didn't know' that sex with a girl of 13 was illegal is spared jail Orthodox Jewish counselor gets 103 years for sex abuse Files Show How Los Angeles Church Leaders Controlled Damage Pa. ex-pastor convicted of murdering his 2nd wife And These Are the People Making Laws in Louisiana Gospel of Intolerance New Mexico Bill Would Imprison Rape Victims Who Receive Abortions Lego accused of racism with Star Wars set Correction from last time: Florida Satanist rally part of a mockumentary filmInkredulous and Skeptics with a KAll the old Everyone’s a Critic episodes are up on our website.

Episode 83: Ardent Atheist Jan 21, 2013

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Special thanks to Heather Henderson and Emery Emery of Ardent Atheist and Skeptically Yours Religion may not survive the Internet AFTAH Offers Resolutions for Pro-Family Advocates Battling the Homosexual Agenda in 2013 Anti-gay rights to stay Rape victim could face public flogging Satanists Plan Rally in Support of Florida Gov. Rick Scott Hooded 'Muslim Patrol' vigilantes remove alcohol from drinkers and tell women to cover up as they stalk London suburb Rick Perry: ‘Pray for help’ rather than passing gun laws Rich Christian Lady Says Long Lasting Shoes Are Proof Of God

Episode 82: God is Great? Eh - Could Be Better... Jan 12, 2013

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Priest's 911 call after getting stuck in handcuffs goes viral Pope says Catholic Church must stand firm against “intolerant agnosticism” Grieving Family Shocked To Learn Of 2nd Service They Never Planned For Uncle Iowa Church Blesses Missouri River Asaram Bapu adds to shame, says victim at fault too Florida plane crash survivor: 'God is good' Marriage of 90-year-old Saudi man, 15-year-old girl sparks controversy The 700 Club: Once Atheists Have Kids, They’ll Start Believing in God South Beach Santeria? Decapitated animals wash up near condo, horrify residents Indonesian town bans women straddling motorbikes Foster called in, - http://fosterdisbelief.wordpress.com/Places to pronounce:1. Llanelli2. Machynlleth3. Aberdaugleddau4. Castell-nedd5. Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

Episode 81: Placenta Eating Contest Jan 04, 2013

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Intro: Gay Marriage Will Cause a War From eating placenta to rubbing coffee on your skin: how celebrities went to war against science Saudi labor minister faces ‘deadly prayers’ from angry clerics Scientology 'Alien Space Cathedral' Reportedly Revealed In New Mexico Relics said to be from Jesus' birth to be at Chicago church Priest says women bring sexual and physical violence on themselves Psychic Predictions for 2012 http://www.psychics.co.uk/blog/world-psychic-predictions-for-2013/ Leading Conservative Religious Organization Warns That Christians Will Soon Be Treated Like Blacks In Jim Crow Era

Episode 80: No Longer Quivering Dec 31, 2012

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Special thanks to Vyckie Garrison from http://www.patheos.com/blogs/nolongerquivering/ Top Conservative Publication: Shooting Occurred Because Women Ran The School Conservapedia - abstinence Mob justice: Alleged blasphemer lynched in front of police Atheist Peter Crawford in court for ripping up Koran at stall in Leicester Godless Matt’s fundraiser page: meds4nyc.org Twitter: twitter.com/meds4nyc

Episode 79: American Atheists Dec 22, 2012

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Special thanks to David Siverman from https://twitter.com/MrAtheistPants, from American Atheists http://atheists.org/ Donate to the legal fund for the American Atheists Legal Fund.50th Anniversary American Atheist Convention - Learn More Bill Donohue: American Atheists Wants to ‘Draw Blood’ with Its Latest Billboard conservapedia - american atheists World’s first 'gay bible': Special Queen James edition changes translation of key same-sex passages Roy Moore: Evolution and Gay Marriage Incompatible with the Constitution False hope she survived: Rivera’s family swayed by psychic (UPDATE: Psychic WRONG!)

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