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The Non-Prophets

Atheist Community of Austin

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And we are The Non-Prophets!... airing on the first and third Sunday of every month, starting at 3:00 PM Central (01:30-03:00 UTC) on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/thenonprophetsaca. The Non-Prophets focuses on atheism and the separation of church and state. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.
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Holy Watermelon

Holy Watermelon

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Welcome to the Holy Watermelon podcast, where a Christian and an atheist talk about the weird and wonderful things that people do because of what they believe. It's a show about religious studies. Join us, Katie and Preston, as we dive into the world of comparative religion. We use humor and research to have real, challenging, and uproarious conversations about the world's religious traditions and behaviors. If you're interested in religious studies, learning about other people and cultures, ...
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Atheist Roundtable

Atheist Roundtable

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This is a call-in show about atheism, the lack of belief in supernatural deities and gods. The show airs live at 11:00 pm Eastern every Sunday night. Host Andrew Garber was a true believer for years. Now, after a 12 year apostasy journey, he is an atheist. The show focuses on the issues that have had to change since losing faith.
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Maine law thwarts impact of school choice decision, lawsuit says National Catholic Reporter, By Religion News Service, on September 10, 2024 https://www.ncronline.org/news/maine-law-thwarts-impact-school-choice-decision-lawsuit-says Measure to repeal Nebraska’s private school funding law should appear on the ballot, court rules AP News by Margery A…
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I was a black child raised in a white supremacist cult. When doomsday didn't come, I had to learn how to live the Guardian, By Steve Rose, on September 10, 2024 https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/sep/10/i-was-black-child-raised-in-white-supremacist-cult-doomsday-didnt-come-learn-how-to-live Gerald Walker's story is one of resilie…
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Mississippi sheriff's solution to the drug crisis? Everyone must 'truly find Jesus' The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on September 13, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/mississippi-sheriffs-solution-toChurch Attendance is (Once Again) Correlated with Authoritarianism — So Why Do We Refuse to Acknowledge It? Religion Dispatches by Chrissy …
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Newly-baptized Russell Brand helps kick off Tucker Carlson's US tour with prayer asking God to bring 'unity' at the Presidential election (after a joke about sneaking into America illegally and trafficking 'a few kids' with him) The Daily Mail, By Martin Robinson, on September 6, 2024 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13820663/Russell-Brand-…
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Las Vegas cops arrest pastor who brought weapons and drugs to his hotel roomThe Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on September 09, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/las-vegas-cops-arrest-pastor-who The story revolves around a former mega-church pastor who found himself in a bizarre situation in Las Vegas. Arrested by police in a motel room, t…
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'I lied.' A teacher describes protecting her students during Apalachee HS shooting NPR , By Emma Bowman, on September 7, 2024 https://www.npr.org/2024/09/07/nx-s1-5104200/georgia-apalachee-high-school-shooting The tragic event at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, marked the 39th school shooting of the year. The story highlights the actions …
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An American Church Thrived in Nicaragua. Then Its Pastors Went to Prison.The New York Times, By Frances Robles, on Sept. 5, 2024 https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/05/us/american-pastors-nicaragua-money-laundering.html Nicaragua has increasingly slipped towards authoritarian rule under President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Rosario Murillo, who have ma…
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Keith Raniere is the object of worship in the NXIVM cult, a god in the plainest sense of the word. The founder of a few MLMs, this guy knew how to make a fortune from people who turned out to be easy to manipulate. From collecting voluntary celebrities and multi-millionaires to veritable human trafficking, NXIVM started out looking like a simple se…
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Joel Webbon Insists It’s Not Racist To Prefer A White Doctor Over A Black Doctor Angry White Men, By , on August 23, 2024 https://angrywhitemen.org/2024/08/23/joel-webbon-insists-its-not-racist-to-prefer-a-white-doctor-over-a-black-doctor/ The idea that race could be a determining factor for medical competency is both misleading and absurd. The sug…
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Tennessee family's lawsuit says video long kept from them shows police force, not drugs, killed son https://apnews.com/article/lethal-restraint-police-tennessee-austin-hunter-turner-ca8b91c2f3dc9584094c6fc835d49deb AP News, By jeff Martin, on August 16, 2024 Why did more than 1,000 people die after police subdued them with force that isn't meant to…
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Stand to Reason, By Greg Koukl, on August 1, 2024 https://www.str.org/w/it-s-time-to-forget-faith- In this discussion, Greg Koukl proposes a redefinition of "faith" to better align with rational and evidence-based thinking. Koukl suggests that faith should be understood as "confident convictions based on good reasons" rather than as mere belief wit…
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El Paso mom won’t get damages for unexpected pregnancy after believing her tubes were tied KERA News, By Toluwani Osibamowo, on May 10, 2024 https://www.keranews.org/health-wellness/2024-05-10/el-paso-mother-medical-negligence-texas-supreme-court Texas GOP Wants a Horrifying Punishment for Abortion, IVF Patients The New Republic by Ellie Quinlan Ho…
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Are Republicans losing the culture wars? Politico, By Juan Perez Jr, on 2024-08-24 https://www.politico.com/news/2024/08/24/republicans-culture-war-races-00176166 In a recent discussion about the culture wars and their impact on the Republican Party, several key points emerged. The conversation, which took place on August 24, 2024, highlights how c…
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If Amendment 2 passes, Kentucky would waste taxpayer dollars on religious schools The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on 2024-08-28 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/if-amendment-2-passes-kentucky-would The proposal to amend Kentucky's constitution seeks to introduce a voucher system, allowing public funds to support private, predominantly relig…
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Ryan Walters confirms new student test results are ‘very different’ Oklahoman, By Nuria Martinez-Keel, on 2024-08-23https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/08/23/ryan-walters-oklahoma-osde-student-test-score-changes/74917784007/ Proposed education rules' real purpose is to shut down Oklahoma schools, create chaos Oklahoman, By Rep. Melissa Proven…
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Gateway Church exodus: Another leader out at Texas megachurch over 'moral issue' USA TODAY, By Jonathan Limehouse, on 2024-08-22 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/08/22/gateway-church-kemtal-glasgow/74909722007/ The situation surrounding the moral failings at one of Texas's largest megachurches, Gateway Church, has recently come to li…
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New Age religion is a lot more than a scheme to sell books and crystals, it's a belief that a new age of enlightenment is dawning--or did so centuries ago--or is centuries away. It might be something to fear, or something to celebrate. Astrology is all trash, and we're happy to point out the best reasons why. But, it can also be wholesome entertain…
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10 Things Scientists Can't Explain and Attribute to God Savvy Dime, By James Dorman, on August 19, 2024 https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/10-things-scientists-can-t-explain-and-attribute-to-god The discussion dives into a critique of a misleading article that claims science cannot explain various mysteries, thus attributing them to divine i…
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After the end of Roe, a new beginning for maternity homes AP News , By TIffany Stanley, on August 2, 2024 https://apnews.com/article/abortion-maternity-homes-catholic-evangelical-roe-f455da4fd46c195246df43bc6dd16a67 The discussion delves into the resurgence of maternity homes across the United States, particularly following the reversal of Roe v. W…
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New College of Florida tosses hundreds of library books, empties gender diversity library Sarasota Herald-Tribune, By Steven Walker, on August 15, 2024 https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/education/2024/08/15/new-college-of-florida-throws-away-hundreds-of-library-books-diversity-lgbtq/74814756007/ The discussion brings to light the alarming is…
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Christian pastors were told to start private schools since taxpayers would foot the bill The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on August 16, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/christian-pastors-were-told-to-start In Florida, the expansion of religious school vouchers has raised significant concerns about the state's education budget and the ro…
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What does the winged victory of Samothrace represent? Internet debunks 'headless angel' at the Olympics claim Sportskeeda, By Karishma Rao, on August 12, 2024 https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/news-what-winged-victory-samothrace-represent-headless-angel-olympics-claim-debunked The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.34.4 featuring Cynthia, Phil the Skep…
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Ignoring racism won’t fix racism: A response to Robyn Blumner's misguided essay The Friendly Atheist, By Bakari Chavanu and Hemant Mehta, on Aug 13, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/ignoring-racism-wont-fix-racism-a Bakari Shabanu, a Black atheist humanist, critiques Robert Blumer's editorial on secular humanism and the notion of a colorblind…
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Woman recalls alleged sexual abuse at age 3 in Michigan church, lawsuit saysNBC News, By Erik Ortiz, on August 13, 2024 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/woman-recalls-alleged-sexual-abuse-age-3-michigan-church-lawsuit-says-rcna165569 The discussion unfolds around the heartbreaking tale of a woman who recalls experiencing sexual abuse at the age…
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Richard Dawkins lied about the Algerian boxer, then lied about Facebook censoring him The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on Aug 11, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/richard-dawkins-lied-about-the-algerian Richard Dawkins, known for his influential writings on atheism and evolution, recently sparked controversy with comments on Twitter reg…
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Latin America has managed to preserve some of its pre-Columbian religious heritage, so we're going to explore the traditions of the Olmec, Maya, Aztec, and Inca nations. We explore cocaine, purification rituals, human sacrifice, gods from throughout history, and Catholic syncretism. All this and more.... Support us on Patreon or you can get our mer…
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How US Public Schools Became a New Religious Battleground US News/Reuthers, By Liya Cui and Joseph Ax, on Aug. 7, 2024 https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2024-08-07/how-us-public-schools-became-a-new-religious-battleground In a discussion centering on the tension between religion and public education in the United States, the core theme …
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Inside Robby Starbuck's anti-DEI war on Tractor Supply, John Deere and Harley-Davidson US Today, by Jessica Guynn, on Aug. 2, 2024 https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/08/02/robby-starbuck-harley-davidson-john-deere-dei/74608637007/ The discussion delves into the recent activism of a conservative figure who has initiated a boycott against Harl…
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Anti-trans Texas pastor arrested after paying undercover cop for sex The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on Aug 05, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/anti-trans-texas-pastor-arrested The recent discussion sheds light on the issue of hypocrisy within religious leadership, exemplified by the arrest of a senior pastor in Plano, Texas, for soli…
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Priest sues gay hookup app Grindr over data leak Catholic News Agency, By Daniel Payne, on Jul 26, 2024 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/258413/priest-sues-gay-hookup-app-grindr-over-data-leak In this segment, the discussion centers around Monsignor Jeffrey Burr, a Catholic priest who faced public scrutiny and resigned from his position afte…
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Behind Jordan Peterson’s ‘Biblical’ Teaching Is His Own Humanistic AgendaThe Federalist, By Larry Taunton, on May 21, 2024 https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/21/behind-jordan-petersons-biblical-teaching-is-his-own-humanistic-agenda/ Jordan Peterson's foray into biblical teachings has been characterized by a problematic fusion of superficial theology…
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Missouri Attorney General Opposes Opportunity for Marcellus Williams to Establish His Innocence Before Execution Date Death Penalty Information Center, By , on Jul 22, 2024 https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/news/missouri-attorney-general-opposes-opportunity-for-marcellus-williams-to-establish-his-innocence-before-execution-date Missouri is currently emb…
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99 years after the Scopes ‘monkey trial,’ religious fundamentalism still infects our schools Los Angeles Times, By Michael Hiltzik, on July 26, 2024 https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-07-26/99-years-after-the-scopes-monkey-trial-religious-fundamentalism-still-infects-our-schools Nearly a century ago, a significant trial unfolded in Tenness…
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Oklahoma Bible mandate: Ryan Walters threatens 'rogue' districts The Oklahoman, By M. Scott Carter Murray Evans, on July 31, 2024 https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/education/2024/07/31/oklahoma-bible-in-schools-ryan-walters-threatens-rogue-districts/74599357007/ Oklahoma's State School Superintendent has stirred controversy again by mandating th…
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It's time to take another look at religion in popular culture, in particular, cults in film, and why we love telling these stories. The Wicker Man (Either Christopher Lee's 1973 classic, or Nicolas Cage's 2006 remake) is a fantastic story about a man trying to save a girl who doesn't want to be saved from the cult of her little island town. The Rit…
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A Texas public school superintendent won't stop promoting Christianity at workThe Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on Jul 24, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-texas-public-school-superintendent In the latest segment on religious issues in public schools, the focus turns to Rusk Independent School District (ISD) Superintendent Gray Burton …
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Olympics opening ceremony sparks outrage with drag queens parodying Last Supper: 'Gone completely woke' Fox News, By Alexander Hall, on July 26, 2024 https://www.foxnews.com/media/olympics-opening-ceremony-sparks-outrage-drag-queens-parodying-last-supper-gone-completely-woke The Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony ignited a storm of controversy, p…
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Inside the two-year fight to bring charges against school librarians in Granbury, Texas NBC News, By Mike Hixenbaugh, Tyler Kingkade, Scott Friedman and Eva Parks, on July 23, 2024 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/school-librarians-banned-books-investigation-texas-rcna161444 In a saga reminiscent of the Keystone Cops, a two-year pursuit of felo…
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Sonya Massey shooting: Illinois police release bodycam video of fatal shooting of Black woman in her home CNN, By Eric Levenson, Jillian Sykes and Brad Parks, on July 23, 2024https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/22/us/sonya-massey-police-shooting/index.html A distressing case of police brutality involving the death of a Black woman, Sonia Massi. Sonia, a 36…
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Project 2025 would fundamentally change public education, experts sayThe Hill, By Lexi Lonas, on July 12, 2024 https://thehill.com/homenews/education/4766919-project-2025-trump-campaign-biden-heritage-foundation-public-education/ Project 2025 represents a significant conservative push to radically transform U.S. public education, primarily aimed at…
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Is Arizona erasing Black history? These leaders say contributions 'systemically oppressed' Arizona Republic, By Kaely Monahan Amanda Luberto, on July 9, 2024 https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/2024/07/08/is-arizona-erasing-black-history/74282912007/ Arizona, a state with a rich and diverse history, has long seen the stories and contribution…
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Texas megachurch pastor steps down over ‘moral failures,’ invokes Lucifer to bar congregants from talking New Your Post, By Alex Oliveira, on July 16. 2024 https://nypost.com/2024/07/15/us-news/texas-megachurch-pastor-steps-down-over-moral-failures/ In Frisco, Texas, Tony Karoda, pastor of Stonebrier Community Church, recently resigned after admitt…
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Donor-Funded Ziklag Backs Voter Purges, Christian RuleZiklag, funded by wealthy donors, wants voter purges and Christian NationalismThe Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta , on July 16. 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/ziklag-funded-by-wealthy-donors-wants The biblical town of Ziklag, mentioned in the Old Testament as a place where King David s…
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Dr. Sean Hannan did his post-graduate studies at the University of Chicago before joining the faculty of MacEwan University in Edmonton Alberta. His studies revolve around St. Augustine of Hippo, and the medieval mystics like Meister Eckhart von Hochheim. Augustine of Hippo was a profoundly significant character in the development of early Christia…
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Thanks to Humanists, all British Columbia municipalities have ditched prayers at meetings., Friendly Atheist, by Hemant Mehta, on July 5, 2024, https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/thanks-to-humanists-all-british-columbia In a significant step forward for humanists and advocates of secular governance, all City Council meetings in British Columbia will…
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Satanists in Florida offer to fill school counselor roles after DeSantis lawThe Hill, By Lexi Lonas, on July 8, 2024 https://thehill.com/homenews/education/4760286-satanists-florida-public-school-counselors-desantis/ In an expected turn of events, the Satanic Temple is challenging a new law in Florida, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, which permits…
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Lawyer for megachurch pastor blamed 12-year-old for initiating ‘inappropriate’ sexual conduct NBC News, By Mike Hixenbaugh and Antonia Hylton, on July 9, 2024 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/robert-morris-gateway-church-lawyer-letters-cindy-clemishire-rcna160661 The discussion continues to uncover and critique the abhorrent behavior of certain…
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Texas pastor fined after illegally using church donations to boost his city council campaign Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on JULY 11, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/texas-pastor-fined-after-illegally In an unprecedented move, a Texas pastor and two churches have been fined by the Texas Ethics Commission for violating state election la…
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Floresville ISD debates random drug testing for middle, high school extracurriculars San Antonio Express News, By Melissa Manno, on June 24, 2024 https://www.expressnews.com/news/education/article/floresville-isd-considers-random-drug-testing-19508797.php?sid=6628c885020c5168ed00c05 The debate over implementing random drug testing for approximately…
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Oklahoma orders schools to teach the Bible 'immediately' BBC News, By Bernd Debusmann Jr, on June 29, 2024 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjk35vv2ryjo In this segment discussing Oklahoma's recent educational policy changes, the focus is on Ryan Walters, the school superintendent, who has mandated integrating Bible studies into the state's classr…
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