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The Non-Prophets 20.04 for January 24th, 2021 with Rudy Bee, Outcast X, Neil the 604 Atheist and MartinArticles discussed on todays episode:► Vox: "Most churches are losing members fast — but not the Mormons. Here’s why."https://www.vox.com/identities/2019/3/6/18252231/mormons-mormonism-church-of-latter-day-saints?fbclid=IwAR1EB086_kTU93EauyyFJyUDx8ChVdwvIXJv2gx1XlIo19U49ZBy0ZYuSpU► The Guardian: "US set for flurry of ‘Christian nationalist’ bills advanced by religious right"https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jan/15/christian-nationalist-religious-right-legislation-bills► Food & Wine: "Sleepytime Tea and the Little Known Religion Behind It"https://www.foodandwine.com/drinks/sleepytime-tea-and-little-known-religion-behind-it?fbclid=IwAR0jUtYe1jdp8EjOjXSBE3iayYA_cECUtWGMwoo5o1i72RrBhPj7Mz-jYTY► NBC News: "Supreme Court allows government to enforce abortion pill rule"https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-allows-government-enforce-abortion-pill-rule-n1253987?cid=eml_nbn_20210112Don'

A constructive panel discussion of episode 20.06 of The Non-Prophets airing February 7th with Jena Miyu, Neil The 604 Atheist, Malty and Guest Host Mikey Famine.This episode is focused on having a conversation about implicit racial bias, discrimination, and black social justice. In honor of Black History Month, while acknowledging the unrest of racial disparities, positive affirmation, interfaith dialogue, and hope is encouraged. In our “Looking Back” segment, Shirley Chisolm demonstrates proof of perseverance and leadership for current minority leaders that are making history today.Links to the articles and resources discussed on this episode are below.► Hair Discrimination & The CROWN ActThe Official Campaign of the CROWN Actwww.thecrownact.comIs Hair Discrimination Race Discrimination?https://www.americanbar.org/groups/business_law/publications/blt/2020/05/hair-discrimination/► Racial InjusticeBlack Atlantans Say Response to DC Rioters Shows Double Standardhttp://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/national/bla

The Non-Prophets 20.03 for January 17th, 2020 with Puck, Neil the 604 Atheist and Malty.Don't like ads? Consider becoming a patron for commercial-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thenonprophets We welcome your comments on the thread for this show. ► https://www.facebook.com/groups/nonprophetslive► Contact us with questions or news stories at: radio@atheist-community.org-------WHAT IS THE NON-PROPHETS?The Non-Prophets is a live internet radio show airing at 3:00pm Central time and focuses on current events and commentary from an atheist perspective. The Atheist Community of Austin is organized as a nonprofit educational corporation to develop and support the atheist community, to provide opportunities for socializing and friendship, to promote secular viewpoints, to encourage positive atheist culture, to defend the first amendment principle of state-church separation, to oppose discrimination against atheists and to work with other organizations in pursuit of common goals.We define atheism as the lack of

The Non-Prophets 20.02 for January 10, 2020 with Kurt, Mandisa Thomas, Cynthia McDonald and Malty.Articles discussed in this episode:BN’s 10th Anniversary and ACA fundraiser (link below) ► https://blacknonbelievers.com/bns10th2021/Christian nationalism's Covid vaccine doubt threatens America's herd immunity► https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/christian-nationalism-s-covid-vaccine-doubt-threatens-america-s-herd-ncna1252515History Of Medical Testing Has Left Many African Americans Hesitant About The New COVID-19 Vaccine ► https://www.capradio.org/articles/2020/12/17/history-of-medical-testing-has-left-many-african-americans-hesitant-about-the-new-covid-19-vaccine/Looking Back: Ernestine Rose► https://freethoughtalmanac.wordpress.com/2011/01/13/january-13-ernestine-rose/Don't like ads? Consider becoming a patron for commercial-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thenonprophets We welcome your comments on the thread for this show. ► https://www.facebook.com/groups/nonprophetslive► Contact us with questions

The Non-Prophets 20.01 for January 3, 2020 with Johnny P, Mindy (Sassy Heathen) and Malty.Articles Discussed in this episode:Conservative Christian Leader: A Man is “Responsible for How His Wife Votes”► https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2020/10/30/conservative-christian-leader-a-man-is-responsible-for-how-his-wife-votes/New psychological research links atheism to emotional suppression► https://www.psypost.org/2020/07/new-psychological-research-links-atheism-to-emotional-suppression-57490Looking Back - Jawaharlal Nehru► https://freethoughtalmanac.wordpress.com/2011/11/14/november-14-jawaharlal-nehru/Religious data platform 'targets mentally ill, vulnerable people'► https://www.dw.com/en/us-religious-data-platform-targets-mentally-ill-vulnerable-people/a-55062013?maca=en-reddit-sharingJerry Falwell Jr. is Suing Liberty University for Ruining His Reputation► https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2020/10/29/jerry-falwell-jr-is-suing-liberty-university-for-ruining-his-reputation/Don't like ads? Consider becoming a

The magnanimous hosts of episode 20.05 of The Non-Prophets airing January 31st were P*ck, Jim, Barrows, and Phoenix Nightengale, with Guest Host Kenneth Leonard! This episode focused on President Biden’s historically diverse Cabinet appointments, the fall of QAnon and the rise of the Patriot Party, Looking Back at an industrial chemist, Nobel Prize winner and namer of “the fourth state of matter” Irving Langmuir and his Symptoms of Pathological Science, and we finish up with the last minute pardons and clemencies by Former-President Trump. Links to the articles and resources discussed on this episode are below. ► Biden’s historically diverse Cabinet President-elect Joe Biden has the most historically diverse Cabinet… https://www.kctv5.com/president-elect-joe-biden-has-the-most-historically-diverse-cabinet-but-what-does-that-mean/article_8e861bec-79e5-5952-a4a4-95b56c54ebbc.htmlBiden cabinet: Does this diverse team better reflect America? https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-55080344There Are Now More At

The Non-Prophets 19.18 for December 27, 2020 with Malty, Jena Miyu and Kurt.Articles discussed in this episode:There Are Now More Atheists in State and Federal Office Than Ever Before-► https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2020/11/21/there-are-now-more-atheists-in-state-and-federal-office-than-ever-before/ Americans United Denounces Trump Administration Rule That Allows Federal Contractors To Use Religion To Discriminate Against Workers► https://www.au.org/media/press-releases/Dept-Labor-Rule-Discrimination?fbclid=IwAR0BOJcvOpCOijCR_zjfbWkTlrEMxJRv9vBLn-RvqdV9aTNYS4YEKIY4ymsLooking Back - James George Frazer► https://freethoughtalmanac.wordpress.com/2011/01/01/january-1-james-george-frazer/ Religious intolerance is 'bigger cause of prejudice than race', says report ► https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/nov/15/religious-intolerance-is-bigger-cause-of-prejudice-than-race-says-reportDon't like ads? Consider becoming a patron for commercial-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thenonprophets We welcome your

The Non-Prophets 19.17 for 12-20-2020 with Puck, Jim Barrows, Cynthia McDonald and Martin.Articles discussed in this episode:Justices rule Muslim men can sue FBI agents over no-fly list► https://religionnews.com/2020/12/10/justices-rule-muslim-men-can-sue-fbi-agents-over-no-fly-list/?fbclid=IwAR1xQKCl14R0y7KQCsvY5lFSn0j_qNQkNyJ7FTlqckTI0Wu5jdHbBWZ-0f4The U.S. Ranks 24th in Global Ranking of Nations Promoting Freedom of Thought► https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2020/12/11/the-u-s-ranks-24th-in-global-ranking-of-nations-promoting-freedom-of-thought-2/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1kCKofaQL4AEAaUog5dzEsoKhknQXWz1Y8LaBquhjmCrqjMACYdlJ_6HkLooking Back - Clara Barton► https://freethoughtalmanac.wordpress.com/2010/12/25/december-25-clara-barton/The Guardian: Former Eton students write letter backing under-fire headteacher.► https://www.theguardian.com/education/2020/dec/08/former-eton-students-open-letter-support-under-fire-headmasterDon't like ads? Consider becoming a patron for comm

The Non-Prophets 19.16 for 12/13/2020 with Puck, Rudy Bee, Martin and Ethan Micheal.This week's articles and links:► The ‘Kraken’ Lawyer: How Veteran Litigator Sidney Powell Became a QAnon Heroinehttps://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/t... ► QAnon goes to Washington: two supporters win seats in CongressBelievers in Deep State conspiracy enter halls of powerhttps://www.rollcall.com/2020/11/05/q... ► Looking Back - Uri Geller (December 20, 1946)https://freethoughtalmanac.wordpress.... ► Want to understand Trump’s die-hard fans? Look to alternative medicine.https://www.washingtonpost.com/outloo... ► Greek Orthodox Church rules yoga is 'incompatible' with Christianityhttps://web.ground.news/article/0e0b9...Don't like ads? Consider becoming a patron for commercial-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thenonprophets We welcome your comments on the thread for this show. ► https://www.facebook.com/groups/nonpr...► Contact us with questions or news stories at: radio@atheist-community.org

The Non-Prophets 19.15 2020-12-02 with Johnny P. Angel, Cynthia McDonald and Neil the 604 Atheist. This week's articles and links: ► Donald Trump: The End-Times President https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/donald-trump-christians-fundamentalists-end-times-rapture-1083131/ ► In Covid-19 regulations case, Sotomayor dissent claps back at Supreme Court majority https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/covid-19-regulations-case-sotomayor-dissent-claps-back-supreme-court-n1249122Also see the opinion itself: No. 20A87; Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn New York v. Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of New York https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/20a87_4g15.pdfAlso see the executive order itself: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/no-2028-continuing-temporary-suspension-and-modification-laws-relating-disaster-emergency Also see Andrew Seidel's article: https://religiondispatches.org/with-this-thanksgiving-bombshell-scotus-began-implementation-of-an-ultraconservative-agenda/ ► Looking Back: Dece

The Non-Prophets 19.14 2020-10-21 with Kurt, Jim Barrows, and Phoenix.mp3► Atheism: The “No-God” Religionhttps://www.christiancourier.com/articles/1533-atheism-the-no-god-religion► Article 2: Can Artificial Intelligence Predict Religious Violence? https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/07/artificial-intelligence-religion-atheism/565076/► John Dewey https://freethoughtalmanac.wordpress.com/2011/10/20/october-20-john-dewey/► Article 3 (Funny): The first millennial saint? Italian teenager known as patron saint of the internet a step away from Catholic honor. https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation-world/ct-nw-nyt-catholic-church-teen-saint-carlo-acutis-20201013-tr5wg5emivbufoyqhkv42lk72e-story.htmlDon't like ads? Consider becoming a patron for commercial-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thenonprophets We welcome your comments on the thread for this show.► https://www.facebook.com/groups/nonprophetslive► Contact us with questions or news stories at: radio@atheist-community.org

The Non-Prophets 19.12 for November 15th, 2020 with Puck, Rudy Bee and Phoenix.Articles covered in this episode:► Pope Francis Endorses Same-Sex Civil Unions For First Time In His Papacyhttps://www.wbur.org/radioboston/2020...► New Texas rule lets social workers turn away clients who are LGBTQ or have a disabilityhttps://www.texastribune.org/2020/10/...► Looking Back: Émile Combeshttps://freethoughtalmanac.wordpress....► The Dunning-Kruger effect: Misunderstood, misrepresented, overused and … non-existent?https://skepchick.org/2020/10/the-dun...► Trump’s spiritual advisor goes viral with Eminem-soundtracked cliphttps://www.nme.com/news/music/trumps...Don't like ads? Consider becoming a patron for commercial-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thenonprophets We welcome your comments on the thread for this show. ► https://www.facebook.com/groups/nonpr... ► Contact us with questions or news stories at: radio@atheist-community.org

The Non-Prophets 19.09 for October 25, 2020 with Johnny P, Jim Barrows, and Puck. Article 1: Takeaways on Trump, Voter Fraud and the Election - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/30/us... Article 2: Donald Trump Jr. says dad’s ‘next move’ is to ‘break up’ FBI: ‘He has to get rid of these things’ - https://www.rawstory.com/2020/10/dona... Looking Back: Rebecca Watson (1980) - https://freethoughtalmanac.wordpress.... Article 3: Archbishop performs exorcism to cleanse protest site - https://apnews.com/article/san-franci... We welcome your comments on the thread for this show. ► https://www.facebook.com/groups/nonpr... ► Contact us with questions or news stories at: radio@atheist-community.org

The Non-Prophets 19.10 for November 1, 2020 with Johnny P, Jena Miyu, and Kurt.Articles discussed on this show:Armed guards at Florida polling site say they were sent by the Trumpcampaign:https://www.rawstory.com/2020/10/arme...Atheist advocacy group sues state over religious voter oath:https://apnews.com/article/alabama-la...The Top 5 Most Irritating Things Theists Say to Atheists: https://medium.com/everything-atheist...Violating IRS Rules, Texas Pastor Tells Entire Church to Vote forTrump:https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2...Priest recorded having group sex on altar of Pearl River church,police say; 3 arrested:https://www.nola.com/news/crime_polic...Also, here is the referenced video from Genetically Modified Skeptic, Christianity's Most Toxic Idea [and EXACTLY Where It Came From]:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78NQt...Don't like ads? Consider becoming a patron for commercial-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thenonprophets We welcome your comments on the thread for this show. ► https://www.facebo

This week's referenced articles:► Conservative Christian Leader: A Man is “Responsible for How His Wife Votes” https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2...► New psychological research links atheism to emotional suppression https://www.psypost.org/2020/07/new-p...► Looking Back – November 14: Jawaharlal Nehru https://freethoughtalmanac.wordpress....► Religious data platform 'targets mentally ill, vulnerable people' https://www.dw.com/en/us-religious-da...► Jerry Falwell Jr. is Suing Liberty University for Ruining His Reputation https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2...We welcome your comments on the thread for this show.► Contact us with questions or news stories at: radio@atheist-community.org

Art 1 - Black skeptics uplift their community through social justicehttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/black-skeptics-uplift-their-community-through-social-justice-christianity-power-people-people-community-b1056562.html Also discussed: 5 Great Humanist Groups Promoting Progressive Valueshttps://wiki.ezvid.com/v/5-great-humanist-groups-promoting-progressive-values-8be1fb8d?fbclid=IwAR2psZtMiX_vKF7qXWEtiQoCCOCQPmCgJLuonjqe9_1J62LN5qeb_mdTq9Y] Art 2 - Science & Religion Aren’t Compatible (But Only in America) https://skepchick.org/2020/10/science-religion-arent-compatible-but-only-in-america/Also discussed: Antiscience Beliefs Jeopardize US Democracy https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/antiscience-beliefs-jeopardize-us-democracy/ Also discussed: Science education - US National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Healthhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7141687/ Looking Back - November 6: Cesare Lombroso https://freethoughtalmanac.wordpress.com/2010/11/06/november-6-cesar

Hosts: Denis Loubet, Jim Barrow, & Johnny P AngelEmail: radio@atheist-community.orgFacebook: facebook.com/groups/ACAProductionsPatreon: patreon.com/TheNonProphets----News: Are Church Shutdowns Legal Or Gross Infringements On Religious Freedom?By William Duncan, in The Federalist - April 23, 2020Link: https://thefederalist.com/2020/04/23/are-church-shutdowns-legal-or-gross-infringements-on-religious-freedom/"...authorities are shutting down churches, and pastors are being arrested. What does the law say about all of this? ...religious freedom is being tossed around... Some defiant pastors have held large gatherings, while some government officials have threatened to permanently close churches that won’t comply with stay-at-home orders."----News: Anti-vaxxers will fight the eventual coronavirus vaccine. Here’s how to stop them.By Jennifer Reich and Alan Levinovitz, in Washington Post - April 29, 2020Link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/04/29/anti-vaxxers-will-fight-eventual-coronavirus-vaccine-

TNP 19.07Hosts: Denis Loubet, Phoenix, Johnny P. Fillintheblank[News] Marco Rubio Says Coronavirus Stimulus Legislation Will Provide Government Grants to ChurchesLink => https://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/marco-rubio-says-coronavirus-stimulus-legislation-will-provide-government-grants-to-churches/[News] Group Behind Central Park Coronavirus Tent Hospital Asks Volunteers To Support Anti-Gay AgendaLink => https://gothamist.com/news/samaritans-purse-franklin-graham-anti-gay-evangelical-central-park[News] Sacramento health alert: One-third of county coronavirus cases are connected to churchesLink => https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/sacramento-health-alert-one-third-of-county-coronavirus-cases-are-connected-to-churches/ar-BB122QSD[News] Member of defiant Central church dies from coronavirus illness, but pastor says it's a lieLink => https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/coronavirus/article_e6cb0b16-8024-11ea-8565-ab701ea43306.html[News] Hundreds swarm Florida beaches following reopening amid pandemicLink

Hosts: Denis Loubet & Kevin SteinGuest Host: Johnny Angel[Video] "Trump-loving pastor attacks ‘sissy’ churches that cancel events to protect people from coronavirus" => https://www.rawstory.com/2020/03/trump-loving-pastor-attacks-sissy-churches-that-cancel-events-to-protect-people-from-coronavirus/[Video] "Televangelist: Touch My Oily Hand Through the TV and I’ll Cure Your Coronavirus" => https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2020/03/12/televangelist-touch-my-oily-hand-through-the-tv-and-ill-cure-your-coronavirus/[News] "Creationist: Churches Should Hoard Toilet Paper and Preach to Those Who Want It" => https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2020/03/12/creationist-churches-should-hoard-toilet-paper-and-preach-to-those-who-want-it/(source) => https://answersingenesis.org/culture/coronavirus/[News] "[Governor Ralph] Northam signs bill to ban gay conversion therapy on minors in Virginia" => https://www.wtvr.com/news/virginia-politics/northam-signs-bill-to-ban-gay-conversion-therapy-on-minors-in-virginia => https:

Guest Host: Phil FergusonBusiness => http://polarisfinancialplanning.comPodcast => http://polarisfinancialplanning.com/the-phil-ferguson-show----[News] Francis: Evangelize by Example, not Pushing Your Faith on Others=> https://www.patheos.com/blogs/throughcatholiclenses/2019/12/francis-evangelize-by-example-not-pushing-your-faith-on-others/----[News] Four NYC infants contract herpes from circumcision rite in past 6 months=> https://www.jpost.com/OMG/4-NYC-infants-contract-herpes-from-circumcision-rite-in-past-6-months-618690----[News] Delhi Riots: How A Sikh Hero Transported Dozens Of Muslim Neighbours To Safety=> https://www.sikhnet.com/news/delhi-riots-how-sikh-hero-transported-dozens-muslim-neighbours-safety----[Mail: Griffin] The Palestine Conflict"I just want to suggest coverage on the recent events with the Palestinian conflict and our election. It's sad and scary how all of this ties in. We are voting for leaders who are funding the conflict!...The whole movement, for the Evangelicals, is just some way