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**Friendly Atheist Podcast**

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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569 - Pastor Fired Over Anti-Trump Sermon Feb 06, 2025

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Pastor fired from progressive church after preaching anti-Trump, pro-justice message. (1:32)

— The New Orleans Saints helped Catholic Church leaders spin a sex abuse crisis. (21:45)

— A proposed Texas law would let teachers "encourage" prayer during school activities. (33:10)

— Canadian town rescinds Christian Heritage Month proclamation after atheist makes similar request. (41:40)

— A proposed Alabama law would force every school to display the Ten Commandments. (48:03)

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568 - Should Confessional Booths Protect Predators? Jan 30, 2025

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— After "faith-healing" death of 8-year-old girl, 14 Christians found guilty of manslaughter. (1:55)

— Montana Democrats want to require priests to report confessions of child abuse. (14:45)

— Washington lawmaker defends bill making priests mandated reporters. (33:22)

— Atheist group sues to end tax exemptions for church-owned apartments in Madison. (48:00)

— The Supreme Court will decide if taxpayers should fund a religious charter school. (59:43)

— Right-wing priest Calvin Robinson had his religious title revoked after imitating Elon Musk’s salute. (1:05:18)

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567 - Trump's "Christian" Inauguration Jan 22, 2025

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Trump’s inauguration happened. And Christian Nationalism came along for the ride. (0:21)

— An Episcopal bishop asked Trump to follow Jesus. He took that as an insult. (15:25)

— The Center For Inquiry's latest statement continues to push anti-trans bigotry. (32:55)

— After Pagan and atheist invocations, Tulsa City Council replaces prayer with silence. (50:30)

— An Oklahoma lawmaker's sneaky proposal would let the state indirectly fund Christianity. (57:13)

— A pastor who was "betrothed" to a child, then abused her, will finally go to prison. (1:03:40)

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566 - Church Publicly Shames Unwed Mother Jan 16, 2025

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Virginia church publicly shames unwed mother, then forbids her from having a baby shower. (0:30)

— Most national atheist groups release pro-LGBTQ statement. (14:47)

— Proposed North Dakota law would force students to say the Pledge of Allegiance. (23:07)

— Atheists sue West Virginia water agency over $5 million grant to Catholic school. (34:15)

— With awful logic, Christian professor says atheism leads to more sexual assault and self-harm. (39:08)

— South Dakota Republican proposes illegal Ten Commandments-in-schools bill. (56:45)

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565 - The Religious Makeup of the New Congress Jan 09, 2025

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Why did an Ohio Catholic school get $5 million intended for water infrastructure in West Virginia? (0:45)

— One new member of Congress is openly agnostic. Another's religion? "None." (18:04)

— Oklahoma lawmaker's "covenant marriage" bill would make it harder to get divorced. (32:32)

— Texas Supreme Court to decide if Southern Methodist U. can break from the United Methodist Church. (50:18)

— Orthodox Christian confesses to vandalizing Satanic statue in Concord, NH. (1:02:25)

— Texas Republicans file bill to install state-sponsored Nativity scene in Capitol. (1:10:15)

— Christian Nationalist: Not having chaplains in schools "creates mental disease." (1:14:20)

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564 - The "New Atheist" War on Trans People Jan 02, 2025

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— FFRF, Jerry Coyne, and why the “New Atheists” have waged war against trans people. (1:45)

— Taxpayers funded this trashy, failing Mormon-based private school in Arizona. (46:45)

— Oklahoma's new social studies standards go all in on Christian Nationalism. (57:15)

— Texas book ban backfires after school removes Bible over "sexually explicit" content. (1:06:27)

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563 - Garbage Year in Review Dec 27, 2024

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Jessica and I recapped the past year in our extra-long year-end episode.

— January (3:13)

— February (16:00)

— March (29:30)

— April (33:12)

— May (43:44)

— June (1:09:04)

— July (1:27:07)

— August (1:44:40)

— September (2:03:25)

— October (2:21:34)

— November (2:37:00)

— December (2:45:49)

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562 - Predictable Fury Over Satanic Displays Dec 19, 2024

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— After vandalism, a new Satanic display is up outside the New Hampshire Capitol. (0:28)

— Iowa officials ban Satanic event over made-up claim that it'd be "harmful to minors." (5:52)

— California Bible college vows to remain open after state orders it to shut down. (15:30)

— Democrats didn't "weaponize" the government to "target" Christian schools. (33:50)

— Supreme Court to decide if Catholic-aligned group deserves tax exemption. (53:25)

— Citing legal concerns, two Florida districts vote against allowing school chaplains. (1:02:22)

— Catholic group unveils anti-atheist holiday billboard: "THIS IS OUR SEASON—NOT YOURS." (1:11:28)

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561 - Who Wants to Buy Noah's Ark? Dec 12, 2024

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— A Satanic display was destroyed outside the New Hampshire Capitol. (0:33)

— A Dutch-made Noah's Ark "replica" is being auctioned off to the highest bidder. (16:08)

— A California public school district may put the Ten Commandments in classrooms. (28:30)

— Man sues Catholic school in battle over whose faith counts for vaccine mandates. (40:54)

— A West Virginia mayor kicked a Pagan group out of a Christmas parade. (51:27)

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560 - Ron DeSantis' War on Christmas Dec 05, 2024

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Thanks to Christians, kids in Ohio can take classes in Satanism during school hours. (0:28)

— Christian Nationalist GOP lawmaker calls for making "gay marriage illegal again." (19:37)

— Federal judge: Churches can receive "Historic Preservation Grants" in NJ county. (32:05)

— New Humanist ad campaign targets Ron DeSantis' "War on Christmas." (47:15)

— UK politicians advance assisted dying bill to ease suffering of terminally ill patients. (55:10)

— Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Christian ministry that helps the homeless. (1:04:52)

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