Patreon supporters who give <a href="https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast">$5 a month</a> will get an ad-free version of the show!Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendlyatheistpodcast/">private Facebook group</a> and <a href="https://discord.gg/ww8Yy5vXaG">Discord server</a>!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— This pastor's wedding night "joke" <a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/this-pastors-wedding-night-joke-epitomizes">epitomizes Christian sexism</a>. (0:40)— Richard Dawkins says Christianity is "fundamentally decent," but <a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/richard-dawkins-says-christianity">Islam "is not."</a> (18:42)SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/atheist">BetterHelp.com/atheist</a> today to get 10% off your first month. — Prominent Christians falsely claim Biden <a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/prominent-christians-falsely-claim">chose Easter</a> to honor trans people. (34:13)— Donald Trump is now <a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/trump-is-now-selling-a-bible-that">selling a Bible</a> that a Christian publisher walked away from in 2021. (41:13)— New York prisoners, led by atheist, <a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/new-york-prisoners-led-by-atheist">sue state</a> in order to see solar eclipse. (48:28)— Christians <a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/christians-erect-another-240000-cross">erect (another) $240,000 cross</a> in Mississippi. (1:03:18)— After ruining a school district, Christians in Colorado want to <a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/after-ruining-a-school-district-christians">"take over" a city council</a>. (1:09:40)SPONSOR: Sign up today at <a href="https://www.butcherbox.com/friendly">butcherbox.com/friendly</a> and use code friendly to choose your free offer and get $20 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.
— This pastor's wedding night "joke" epitomizes Christian sexism. (0:40)
— Richard Dawkins says Christianity is "fundamentally decent," but Islam "is not." (18:42)
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— Prominent Christians falsely claim Biden chose Easter to honor trans people. (34:13)
— Donald Trump is now selling a Bible that a Christian publisher walked away from in 2021. (41:13)
— New York prisoners, led by atheist, sue state in order to see solar eclipse. (48:28)
— Christians erect (another) $240,000 cross in Mississippi. (1:03:18)
— After ruining a school district, Christians in Colorado want to "take over" a city council. (1:09:40)
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This week, we talked about Richard Dawkins, sexist wedding jokes, the Trump Bible, and more!

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.
— This pastor's wedding night "joke" epitomizes Christian sexism. (0:40)
— Richard Dawkins says Christianity is "fundamentally decent," but Islam "is not." (18:42)
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— Prominent Christians falsely claim Biden chose Easter to honor trans people. (34:13)
— Donald Trump is now selling a Bible that a Christian publisher walked away from in 2021. (41:13)
— New York prisoners, led by atheist, sue state in order to see solar eclipse. (48:28)
— Christians erect (another) $240,000 cross in Mississippi. (1:03:18)
— After ruining a school district, Christians in Colorado want to "take over" a city council. (1:09:40)
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Ep. 525 - Richard Dawkins' Cultural Christianity Carelessness

Patreon supporters who give <a href="https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast">$5 a month</a> will get an ad-free version of the show!Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendlyatheistpodcast/">private Facebook group</a> and <a href="https://discord.gg/ww8Yy5vXaG">Discord server</a>!In this interview, I spoke with Jess Piper.Jess was an American Literature teacher for 16 years before deciding to take the plunge and run for office. She ran for the Missouri State House in a deeply red district. And while she didn't win, she continues her activism as Executive Director of <a href="https://bluemissouri.org/">Blue Missouri</a> and hosts a weekly podcast called “<a href="https://www.audible.com/podcast/Dirt-Road-Democrat/B0CBQZTBJ1">Dirt Road Democrat</a>.”I've been reading her essays at "<a href="https://jesspiper.substack.com/">The View from Rural Missouri</a>" for a while now, but I was amazed by how much one of her recent pieces, about the "Fundie Baby Voice," really resonated with so many people.SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/atheist">BetterHelp.com/atheist</a> today to get 10% off your first month. SPONSOR: Sign up today at <a href="https://www.butcherbox.com/friendly">butcherbox.com/friendly</a> and use code friendly to choose your free offer and get $20 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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In this interview, I spoke with Jess Piper.
Jess was an American Literature teacher for 16 years before deciding to take the plunge and run for office. She ran for the Missouri State House in a deeply red district. And while she didn't win, she continues her activism as Executive Director of Blue Missouri and hosts a weekly podcast called “Dirt Road Democrat.”
I've been reading her essays at "The View from Rural Missouri" for a while now, but I was amazed by how much one of her recent pieces, about the "Fundie Baby Voice," really resonated with so many people.
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I spoke with writer Jess Piper about Katie Britt, Michelle Duggar, Amy Coney Barrett, and their Christian vocal patterns

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In this interview, I spoke with Jess Piper.
Jess was an American Literature teacher for 16 years before deciding to take the plunge and run for office. She ran for the Missouri State House in a deeply red district. And while she didn't win, she continues her activism as Executive Director of Blue Missouri and hosts a weekly podcast called “Dirt Road Democrat.”
I've been reading her essays at "The View from Rural Missouri" for a while now, but I was amazed by how much one of her recent pieces, about the "Fundie Baby Voice," really resonated with so many people.
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Ep. 524 - Jess Piper on the "Fundie Baby Voice"

Patreon supporters who give <a href="https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast">$5 a month</a> will get an ad-free version of the show!Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendlyatheistpodcast/">private Facebook group</a> and <a href="https://discord.gg/ww8Yy5vXaG">Discord server</a>!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— Satanists <a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/satanists-sue-tennessee-district">sue Tennessee district</a> for trying to thwart After School Satan Club. (1:09)SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/atheist">BetterHelp.com/atheist</a> today to get 10% off your first month. — Evangelicals are <a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/evangelicals-are-using-a-data-harvesting">using a data-harvesting app</a> to target new potential converts. (22:24)— FOX &amp; Friends <a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/fox-and-friends-promotes-catholic">promotes Catholic app Hallow</a> with on-air (paid) prayer segment. (34:07)— Wisconsin Supreme Court: Catholic-aligned charities <a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/wi-supreme-court-catholic-aligned">don't get an automatic religious tax break</a>. (41:27)— Despite the threat of Christian Nationalism, 80% of Americans say <a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/despite-threat-of-christian-nationalism">religion is "losing influence."</a> (55:25)SPONSOR: Sign up today at <a href="https://www.butcherbox.com/friendly">butcherbox.com/friendly</a> and use code friendly to choose your free offer and get $20 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.
— Satanists sue Tennessee district for trying to thwart After School Satan Club. (1:09)
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— Evangelicals are using a data-harvesting app to target new potential converts. (22:24)
— FOX &amp; Friends promotes Catholic app Hallow with on-air (paid) prayer segment. (34:07)
— Wisconsin Supreme Court: Catholic-aligned charities don't get an automatic religious tax break. (41:27)
— Despite the threat of Christian Nationalism, 80% of Americans say religion is "losing influence." (55:25)
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This week, we talked about data-harvesting for Jesus, After School Satan Clubs, and more!

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.
— Satanists sue Tennessee district for trying to thwart After School Satan Club. (1:09)
SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/atheist today to get 10% off your first month. 
— Evangelicals are using a data-harvesting app to target new potential converts. (22:24)
— FOX & Friends promotes Catholic app Hallow with on-air (paid) prayer segment. (34:07)
— Wisconsin Supreme Court: Catholic-aligned charities don't get an automatic religious tax break. (41:27)
— Despite the threat of Christian Nationalism, 80% of Americans say religion is "losing influence." (55:25)
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Ep. 523 - This Christian App Knows Where You Live

Patreon supporters who give <a href="https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast">$5 a month</a> will get an ad-free version of the show!Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendlyatheistpodcast/">private Facebook group</a> and <a href="https://discord.gg/ww8Yy5vXaG">Discord server</a>!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— Texas State Rep. Matt Schaefer: Every elected official in America is <a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/texas-state-rep-matt-schaefer-every">required "to worship God."</a> (0:40)— Preacher John MacArthur <a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/preacher-john-macarthur-faces-backlash">faces backlash</a> after saying Martin Luther King, Jr. was "not a Christian at all." (7:52)— SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/atheist">BetterHelp.com/atheist</a> today to get 10% off your first month. — Researchers say Christian leaders <a href="https://trinityfi.org/investigations/estimate-christian-religious-leaders-to-embezzle-86-billion-in-2024/">will embezzle</a> an estimated $86 billion in 2024. (21:27)— "<a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/god-and-country-highlights-the-growing">God &amp; Country</a>" highlights the growing threat of Christian Nationalism. (32:32)— Indian state <a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/indian-state-criminalizes-magical">criminalizes "magical healing"</a> in move widely seen as anti-Christian. (52:47)— Wyoming Supreme Court <a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/wyoming-supreme-court-dismisses-atheists">dismisses atheist's $24M lawsuit</a> over religious invocations. (1:06:29)SPONSOR: Sign up today at <a href="https://www.butcherbox.com/friendly">butcherbox.com/friendly</a> and use code friendly to choose your free offer and get $20 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.
— Texas State Rep. Matt Schaefer: Every elected official in America is required "to worship God." (0:40)
— Preacher John MacArthur faces backlash after saying Martin Luther King, Jr. was "not a Christian at all." (7:52)
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— Researchers say Christian leaders will embezzle an estimated $86 billion in 2024. (21:27)
— "God &amp; Country" highlights the growing threat of Christian Nationalism. (32:32)
— Indian state criminalizes "magical healing" in move widely seen as anti-Christian. (52:47)
— Wyoming Supreme Court dismisses atheist's $24M lawsuit over religious invocations. (1:06:29)
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This week, we talked about Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Christianity, religious embezzlement, and more!

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.
— Texas State Rep. Matt Schaefer: Every elected official in America is required "to worship God." (0:40)
— Preacher John MacArthur faces backlash after saying Martin Luther King, Jr. was "not a Christian at all." (7:52)
— SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/atheist today to get 10% off your first month. 
— Researchers say Christian leaders will embezzle an estimated $86 billion in 2024. (21:27)
— "God & Country" highlights the growing threat of Christian Nationalism. (32:32)
— Indian state criminalizes "magical healing" in move widely seen as anti-Christian. (52:47)
— Wyoming Supreme Court dismisses atheist's $24M lawsuit over religious invocations. (1:06:29)
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Ep. 522 - Preacher Says MLK Was Not a Christian

Patreon supporters who give <a href="https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast">$5 a month</a> will get an ad-free version of the show!Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendlyatheistpodcast/">private Facebook group</a> and <a href="https://discord.gg/ww8Yy5vXaG">Discord server</a>!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— Christian Nationalists are <a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/christian-nationalists-are-furious">furious at reporter Heidi Przybyla</a> for accurately reporting on them. (1:45)SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/atheist">BetterHelp.com/atheist</a> today to get 10% off your first month. — Why Liberty University's $14 million fine from the Dept. of Education is <a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/why-the-dept-of-educations-14-million">well-deserved</a>. (25:42)— Norwegian court <a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/norwegian-court-upholds-ban-on-state">upholds ban on state funding</a> for Jehovah's Witnesses. (59:46)— Owners of Lighthouse Christian Academy <a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/owners-of-lighthouse-christian-academy">arrested for alleged kidnapping</a>. (1:13:26) — President Biden <a href="https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/biden-restores-protections-for-those">restored protections</a> for anyone getting help from faith-based, taxpayer-funded groups. (1:26:42)SPONSOR: Sign up today at <a href="https://www.butcherbox.com/friendly">butcherbox.com/friendly</a> and use code friendly to choose your free offer and get $20 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.
— Christian Nationalists are furious at reporter Heidi Przybyla for accurately reporting on them. (1:45)
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— Why Liberty University's $14 million fine from the Dept. of Education is well-deserved. (25:42)
— Norwegian court upholds ban on state funding for Jehovah's Witnesses. (59:46)
— Owners of Lighthouse Christian Academy arrested for alleged kidnapping. (1:13:26) 
— President Biden restored protections for anyone getting help from faith-based, taxpayer-funded groups. (1:26:42)
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This week, we talked about Liberty University, the Jehovah’s Witnesses, and more!

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.
— Christian Nationalists are furious at reporter Heidi Przybyla for accurately reporting on them. (1:45)
SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/atheist today to get 10% off your first month. 
— Why Liberty University's $14 million fine from the Dept. of Education is well-deserved. (25:42)
— Norwegian court upholds ban on state funding for Jehovah's Witnesses. (59:46)
— Owners of Lighthouse Christian Academy arrested for alleged kidnapping. (1:13:26) 
— President Biden restored protections for anyone getting help from faith-based, taxpayer-funded groups. (1:26:42)
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Ep. 521 - Christian Nationalists vs. Heidi Przybyla

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