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Episode 96 Shownotes

December 19, 2014 4 comments

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HEADLINE LINKS:

GOP Governor forces schools to partner with churches to receive tax benefits: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/12/gop-governor-forces-school-districts-to-partner-with-faith-based-groups-for-taxpayer-funded-program/

Celibacy leads to sexual frustration?: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/12/15/catholic-church-of-australia-admits-priestly-celibacy-requirement-may-have-contributed-to-the-sexual-abuse-scandal/

Mormons angry over space-mormon statue in Salt Lake City: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/16/salt-lake-mormon-alien-art_n_6331080.html?utm_hp_ref=religion

Daily Show runs skit making fun of FFRF over prayer discount action: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/12/11/the-daily-show-was-wrong-to-imply-that-addressing-a-minor-act-of-discrimination-was-petty/

Vatican: “All dogs don’t go to heaven. Because fuck all dogs” http://www.religionnews.com/2014/12/12/sorry-fido-pope-francis-not-say-pets-going-heaven/

Rick Perry on Wealth Inequality: “The Bible says there’ll always be poor people” http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/12/rick-perry-shrugs-off-wealth-inequality-the-bible-says-there-will-always-be-poor-people/

Iowa man charged with selling millions of dollars of beef as Halal: http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2014/dec/15/supplier-charged-with-halal-beef-fraud

Bryan Fischer claims “God wanted the CIA to torture people.”: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/12/16/torture-is-okay-because-god-sanctioned-brutality-in-the-bible-says-bryan-fischer/

Report: Discrimination against atheists is getting worse: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/12/11/is-worldwide-discrimination-against-atheists-really-getting-worse-big-report-from-humanist-organization-says-yes/

Ohio kid goes on Knowledge Strike in support of religion: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/12/ohio-teen-refuses-to-do-homework-until-school-brings-back-ten-commandments-plaque/

PA School District: “10 commandments statue isn’t religious because it has an eagle on it.” http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/12/12/pa-school-district-says-ten-commandments-monument-at-junior-high-isnt-religious-because-it-includes-a-bald-eagle/

Rick Santorum thinks he’s running for President again: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/12/12/10-reasons-why-rick-santorum-should-never-make-it-to-the-white-house/

THIS WEEK IN MISOGYNY:

Ann Coulter “Rape victims just want attention” http://www.rightwingwatch.org/content/ann-coulter-women-who-say-theyve-been-raped-are-typically-just-girls-trying-get-attention

Princeton Mom: Getting drunk-raped at college is a learning experience http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/12/princeton-mom-tells-cnn-getting-raped-while-drunk-is-just-a-college-learning-experience/

Sexist Pope Francis Quotes: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/11/pope-francis-women_n_6307822.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular

FEEDBACK SEGMENT:

Australian gamers urge Target to ban the Bible for misogyny and violence (in response to GTA ban) http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/outraged-grand-theft-auto-ban-754136

 

Episode 95 Shownotes

December 11, 2014 2 comments

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HEADLINE LINKS:

Steve Anderson (the white David Manning) calls for gay genocide to deal with AIDS problem: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/12/arizona-pastor-predicts-aids-free-christmas-if-all-gays-are-killed-as-god-commands/

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Follow-Up to Steve Anderson — Lumps of coal for suggesting gay genocide: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/04/planting-peace-steven-anderson-campaign-_n_6271038.html

Judge dismisses suit that alleges teaching evolution is religious promotion of atheism http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/12/02/judge-dismisses-lawsuit-from-kansas-group-claiming-the-teaching-of-evolution-in-science-class-promotes-atheism/

Todd Starnes calls out Disney (incorrectly): http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/12/04/once-again-a-todd-starnes-tale-of-anti-christian-bias-doesnt-hold-up-after-all-the-facts-are-in/

Bill Donahue: “Them Atheists Are Insane!” http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/12/05/bill-donohue-atheists-are-unhappy-die-early-and-are-disproportionately-insane/

Bollywood star sentenced to quarter century in prison for blasphemy http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/11/27/pakistani-bollywood-star-veena-malik-gets-26-years-in-jail-for-the-terrorism-of-blasphemy/

Westboro gets pranked: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/29/westboro-turkeys_n_6239200.html?cps=gravity

Bigoted atheists like Obama and his “secular government” caused Ferguson problem: http://www.rightwingwatch.org/content/barber-and-staver-blame-ferguson-unrest-obama-and-secular-government

HBO employs about 160 lawyers for doc about Scientology http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/12/02/hbo-assigns-probably-160-lawyers-to-work-on-legal-aspects-of-scientology-documentary/

Michigan passes “discriminate, but only if you’re really religious” bill: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/12/05/michigan-house-passes-bill-that-will-allow-discrimination-if-it-conflicts-with-your-religious-beliefs/

Vatican finds shitload of money: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/12/05/the-rich-get-richer-vatican-announces-discovery-of-hundreds-of-millions-of-euros-that-were-tucked-away/

Ugandan Parliament speaker: “Foreigners who adopt our kids will make them gay” http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/12/03/ugandan-parliament-speaker-warns-pastors-of-foreigners-adopting-children-to-train-them-on-gay-practices/

 

THIS WEEK IN MISOGYNY:

Blogger says hitting your girlfriend is sign you love her: http://www.addictinginfo.org/2014/11/30/teen-video-blogger-if-your-boyfriend-hits-you-stay-with-him-he-loves-you-video/

Janay Rice: “Elevator KO was god’s plan” http://www.patheos.com/blogs/progressivesecularhumanist/2014/12/janay-rice-reports-domestic-abuse-in-elevator-was-gods-plan/

The problem with rape is women talking about it: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/11/mens-rights-site-has-simple-and-elegant-suggestion-for-women-talking-about-rape-gag-the-btches/#.VH42t7uLxMQ.twitter

 

The number you should call if you are worried about giant radioactive turkeys is definitely not (785) 273-0325.

Episode 94 Shownotes

December 4, 2014 3 comments

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HEADLINES:

Nepal Blood Festival encourages Hindus to kill shit with a knife: http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/29/world/asia/nepal-gadhimai-ritual-slaughter/

NJ Jews call cops to turn lights on and off on the sabbath: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/11/19/cant-turn-off-your-lights-on-the-sabbath-no-problem-just-ask-the-local-police-to-do-it-for-you/

Kid suspended for being Christian asshole; sues: http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Suspended-high-schooler-claims-religious-persecution-sues–283290871.html?tab=video&c=y#comments

Bollywood star sentenced to quarter century in prison for blasphemy http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/11/27/pakistani-bollywood-star-veena-malik-gets-26-years-in-jail-for-the-terrorism-of-blasphemy/

Alabama town to hold a “Keep Christ in Christmas” parade: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/11/27/alabama-city-to-hold-parade-with-keep-christ-in-christmas-theme/

New combination of McDonalds and Jesus: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/11/28/ready-to-supersize-your-salvation-how-about-a-mcmass/


THIS WEEK IN MISOGYNY:

Saudi Restuarant: Women are mentally unstable: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2847587/Saudi-Arabian-restaurants-ban-single-women-entering-mentally-unstable-behaviour-flirting-smoking-using-mobile-phones.html?ito=social-facebook

Indonesians Finger Cops to determine virginity: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/11/19/holy-hymen-if-you-want-to-be-a-police-woman-in-indonesia-be-prepared-for-the-two-finger-virginity-test/

Radio Host: Sometimes we’ve just gotta rape a bitch: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/11/radio-host-men-forced-to-rape-when-women-whip-up-a-huge-amount-of-energy-in-the-male-body/