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Episode 104 Show Notes
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Headline Links:
Bill Donohue demands Obama apologize for pointing out that Christians also kill people: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2015/02/06/mad-bill-donohue-demands-apology-from-obama-for-the-presidents-mention-of-the-crusades-and-the-inquisition/
Fox News guest: “Christianphobia is prevalent among thinkers.” http://crooksandliars.com/2015/02/fox-news-warns-christianphobia-prevalent
Pastor pretends to be attacked by black dude: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2015/02/07/from-good-samaritan-to-accused-liar-virginia-pastor-made-up-robbery-by-black-man-investigators-say/
Why Roy Moore is blocking gay marriage licenses: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2015/02/alabamas-roy-moore-i-blocked-gay-marriages-because-father-daughter-weddings-were-next/
Fox “Historian” claims evidence that Jonah really was swallowed by that whale: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2015/02/fox-historian-more-evidence-than-atheists-would-ever-imagine-that-jonah-was-swallowed-by-a-whale/
Australian Rabbis plead ignorance on “no molesting kids” secular laws: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2015/02/10/australian-rabbis-are-surprised-to-hear-that-inappropriate-touching-of-children-is-against-the-law/
Pope supports beating children: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2015/02/pope-francis-faces-backlash-over-pro-spanking-comments/
Psychic missing people finder service: https://bogardiner.wordpress.com/2015/02/08/npr-station-gushes-over-psychic-detectives-and-forensic-astrologer/
Joe Barton changes bill number from 666: http://www.newsweek.com/republican-congressman-demands-number-change-bill-666-because-satan-304638
Muslim historian says women aren’t allowed to drive because of the raping: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2015/02/watch-tv-host-facepalms-after-saudi-historian-says-rape-is-not-a-big-deal-for-women-drivers/
This Week in Misogyny:
WV Republican “Rape can be beautiful” http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2015/02/west-virginia-republican-says-rape-can-be-beautiful-if-it-produces-a-child/
Utah Republican endorses spousal rape: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/02/04/utah-sex-with-unconscious-spouse-rape/22871057/
Missouri Gubernatorial Hopeful: The real cause of rape is abortion and contraception: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2015/02/republicans-are-rape-philosophizing-again-as-they-will-never-ever-learn/
Court: firing a woman for breastfeeding isn’t sexist because men can lactate, too http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2015/02/supreme-court-lets-stand-ruling-that-firing-woman-for-breastfeeding-not-sexist-because-men-can-lactate/
“How Bullshit is it?” Resources:
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http://www.csicop.org/si/show/bigfoot_at_50_evaluating_a_half-century_of_bigfoot_evidence
Georgia
sucks.
Episode 102 – Shownotes
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Christian files discrimination charges against bakery for refusing to write “God hates Gays” on cake for him: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2015/01/22/christian-files-religious-discrimination-complaint-after-baker-refuses-to-write-god-hates-gays-on-cake/
FOX is too anti-Christian now: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2015/01/fox-news-is-now-too-anti-christian-for-some-right-wing-activists/
GOP lawmakers don’t want gays or atheists getting married: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2015/01/gop-lawmakers-declare-all-out-assault-on-marriage-for-same-sex-and-atheist-couples-in-oklahoma/
1 in 4 Americans: God will decide the Superbowl: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/22/god-superbowl_n_6523400.html?utm_hp_ref=religion
Pope: “Stop fuckin’ so much!” http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/20/pope-francis-contraceptio_n_6504580.html?utm_hp_ref=religion
Aborted fetuses go to hell: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2015/01/23/christian-pastor-says-aborted-fetuses-go-to-hell-and-wives-should-acquiesce-to-sex-even-if-they-dont-want-to/
Atlanta fire chief fired for distributing anti-gay literature files religious discrimination suit: http://www.religionnews.com/2015/01/23/ousted-atlanta-fire-chief-files-federal-discrimination-complaint/
The Donald to build a fence: http://www.rightwingwatch.org/content/donald-trump-says-he-will-personally-build-border-fence-stop-islamic-terrorists
Sally Kern: “Religious freedom or not, we have to hate gays somehow.”
http://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2015/01/26/3615283/oklahoma-discrimination-ex-gay-kern/
This Week in Misogyny:
Abortion bill scrapped, Gohmert blames woman-think: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2015/01/gohmert-our-republican-females-sent-entirely-wrong-message-by-wanting-rape-exception-to-abortion-ban/
Mike Huckabee calls women who swear “trashy” http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2015/01/mike-huckabee-complains-about-female-fox-co-workers-cussing-thats-just-trashy/
Christian blogger swears off leggings to honor god: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2015/01/23/christian-blogger-swears-off-leggings-in-order-to-honor-god/
Feedback Story:
Saudis pissed at Obama for not covering up his wife’s head: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2015/01/27/michelle-obama-forgoes-a-headscarf-and-sparks-a-backlash-in-saudi-arabia/?tid=sm_fb
Episode 96 Shownotes
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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
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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/
<<AND>>
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
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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/
Episode 92 – Show Notes
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HEADLINES:
Maryland school pretends Jewish and Christian holidays aren’t religious just to be dicks to Muslims: http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2014/nov/12/maryland-schools-avoid-recognising-muslim-holiday-by-renaming-others
Kenyan Bishops claim tetanus shot is secretly sterlizing women: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/13/kenya-catholic-tetanus-vaccine_n_6151946.html?utm_hp_ref=religion <<AND>> http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2014/11/14/the-tense-standoff-between-catholic-bishops-and-the-kenyan-government-over-tetanus-vaccines/
Curt Schilling defends creationism on Twitter: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/11/13/curt-schilling-defends-creationism-on-twitter/
Parents threaten to sue school for failing to oppress them: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/11/13/a-child-wants-to-read-the-bible-in-class-school-officials-say-thats-fine-so-why-the-lawsuit-threat/
Jews acquit Abraham of attempted murder: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/17/nyregion/at-educational-event-a-modern-legal-interpretation-of-a-biblical-story.html?src=twr&_r=0
Pastor: “Gays trying to force us all into tight pants!” http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/11/jehovahs-witness-leader-complains-gay-people-are-plotting-to-put-everyone-in-tight-pants/
Chopra slams Dawkins for being too rational: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/11/deepak-chopra-richard-dawkins_n_6140952.html <<AND>> http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/11/deepak-chopra-richard-dawkins-is-a-fundamentalist-bamboozled-by-logic-and-rationality/
Parsonage Exemption suit takes a hit: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/11/13/appeals-court-rules-against-atheists-leaving-in-place-tax-free-housing-for-pastors/
Fischer: “Those Injuns had it coming!” http://www.addictinginfo.org/2014/11/09/ethnic-cleansing-native-americans-justified-by-god/
Satanists may have fixed the Florida bible giveaway issue: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/11/14/after-satanists-plan-to-give-away-coloring-books-school-board-considers-banning-religious-distributions-altogether/
Protestors take crucifix in the ass in St. Peters Square: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/11/femen-protesters-at-the-vatican-simulate-anal-intercourse-with-a-crucifix/
THIS WEEK IN MISOGYNY:
Men’s rights asshole: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/11/mens-rights-activist-civilization-will-fail-if-women-and-their-are-allowed-to-stay-in-the-workplace/
Women who have premarital sex are like dirty dishrags: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/11/women-who-have-sex-before-marriage-are-like-filthy-dishrags-california-pastor-roars/
Kirk Cameron to moms: “Get back in the kitchen and save Christmas!” http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/11/kirk-cameron-to-americas-moms-get-back-in-the-kitchen-and-save-christmas/
Episode 91 – Show Notes:
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Election wrap up for atheist candidates in the US: http://www.religionnews.com/2014/11/05/election-night-long-one-atheist-voters/
Dr. Chaps actually wins election: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/11/05/by-the-way-gordon-klingenschmitt-won-his-election-to-the-colorado-house-and-thats-horrifying/ <also> http://www.rightwingwatch.org/content/colorado-goper-gordon-klingenschmitts-10-craziest-moments-homophobia-exorcisms-and-more
NZ church sells bleach, calls it Ebola cure: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/11/05/new-zealand-church-has-a-bleach-based-cure-for-ebola-experts-say-its-potentially-fatal/
Navy faces lawsuit after rejecting Humanist chaplain: http://www.religionnews.com/2014/11/06/navy-faces-suit-denying-humanist-chaplains/
God Country sucks at life: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/11/06/counties-that-adopt-in-god-we-trust-resolutions-are-poor-uneducated-and-overwhelmingly-white
<<AND>>
http://lostcoastoutpost.com/2014/nov/3/god-we-trust-counties/
Iran considers anti-dog legislation to appease Muslims: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/11/07/iran-mindful-of-islamic-doctrine-contemplates-punishing-pet-lovers-for-owning-and-walking-their-dogs/
Yet another diocese forced to release details of sex abuse coverup: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/06/chicago-archdiocese-files_n_6117642.html?utm_hp_ref=religion
Idiot claims “Monster Energy Drink” is of the devil: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/09/monster-energy-drinks-satan_n_6130464.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular
Mississippi group wants Christianity as official state religion: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/11/06/mississippi-group-wants-to-establish-christianity-as-the-state-religion/
Crazy NYC Pastor dreams of sperm lattes: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/11/nyc-pastor-pushes-fake-claim-that-starbucks-uses-sodomites-semen-to-flavor-up-lattes/
THIS WEEK IN MISOGYNY:
Australia revokes visa for “just rape ‘em” dating coach: http://thinkprogress.org/health/2014/11/07/3590366/julien-blanc/
Saudi “Researcher” explains why women shouldn’t be allowed to drive: http://oiomi.com/women-should-not-be-allowed-to-drive-because-they-are-subject-to-menstruation-and-pregnancy-which-prevent-women-from-coping-with-pressure-islamic-researcher/
Keira Knightley protests photoshop with topless photos: http://www.interviewmagazine.com/fashion/keira-knightley-by-patrick-demarchelier
Show Notes – Episode 90
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Skepticon 7: http://skepticon.org/
In the Netherlands, November 8th: http://www.skepsis.nl/congres2014.html
In Portugal, November 15th: http://comcept.org/comceptcon-2014/
In Hungary, November 15th: http://telapo.datatrans.hu/szkeptikus/2014/index.htm
Australian Skeptics National Convention, November 28th-30th: http://convention.skeptics.com.au/
New Zealand Skeptics Conference, Dec 5th-7th: http://conference.skeptics.org.nz/
November 8th is “Carl Sagan” Day http://carlsaganday.com/
HEADLINE LINKS:
Humanism declared religion by federal court: http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2014/11/03/3587801/district-court-declares-secular-humanism-a-religion/
Follow Up: UC Berkeley does the right thing: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/10/30/uc-berkeley-we-will-not-rescind-bill-mahers-invitation-to-speak-on-campus/ <<AND>> http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/11/01/bill-maher-speaks-about-the-berkeley-controversy-then-gets-berated-by-panelist-for-his-comments-about-islam/
Follow up: Houston Mayor kowtows to Christian pressure over subpoenas: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/10/29/houston-mayor-under-pressure-from-christians-rescinds-subpoenas-of-pastors/
Phil Robertson promises to pee standing up for anti-gay rights: http://www.rightwingwatch.org/content/phil-robertson-helpfully-announces-he-wont-take-leak-womens-restroom
Raelians DNA test communion wafer; find no Jesus: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/10/30/new-research-by-ufo-cult-shows-consecrated-communion-wafers-contain-no-amounts-of-jesus/
Michigan State hosts creationist conference: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/11/01/creationists-set-to-make-monkeys-of-themselves-at-michigan-state-university-today <<AND>> http://news.sciencemag.org/education/2014/10/creationism-conference-large-u-s-research-university-stirs-unease
Albuquerque church hands out ballot with the right names highlighted: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/10/28/forget-endorsing-a-candidate-this-albuquerque-church-gave-parishioners-sample-ballots-with-highlighted-names/
Jailed Pastafarian sues Nebraska DoC so he can dress like a pirate: http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2014/10/29/3586041/inmate-sues-prison-claiming-his-religious-liberty-entitles-him-to-dress-like-a-pirate/
Americans seriously over/underestimate the number of each religion’s adherents: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/02/american-muslim-population_n_6076872.html?utm_hp_ref=religion
Olfactory artist makes Virgin Mary ice sculpture out of vaginal sweat: http://www.buzzfeed.com/markdistefano/st-mary-vagina-statue
THIS WEEK IN MISOGYNY:
AZ School board votes to tear abortion related pages out of biology textbook: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/10/az-school-board-votes-to-tear-out-pages-mentioning-abortion-from-honors-biology-textbook/
Republican Radio Host: “War on women” is a big lie! http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/10/radio-host-dennis-prager-calls-war-on-women-a-gargantuan-lie-at-florida-gop-rally/
Alex Jones: Beware the bands of roving black people: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/11/alex-jones-obama-put-out-a-green-light-for-groups-of-black-youths-to-kidnap-white-women/
Episode 89 Show Notes
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“I’m not a scientist, but … I still think I can have vehement opinions on science”: http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2014/10/i_m_not_a_scientist_excuse_politicians_don_t_need_to_be_experts_to_make.html
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http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2014/09/18/3568580/jindal-climate-science-evolution/
UC Berkley Students protest Bill Maher’s planned commencement: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/10/25/uc-berkeley-students-are-protesting-bill-mahers-upcoming-commencement-speech-claiming-hes-a-bigot-and-racist/
Atheists hand out do not hand out X rated bible in schools: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/10/27/atheist-groups-are-not-distributing-x-rated-pamphlets-to-students-no-matter-what-breitbart-tells-you
Porn Star Evangelism: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/10/24/this-porn-star-became-a-christian-evangelist-after-reaching-real-ecstasy-with-jesus/
Catholic Priest poses nude online: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/vaticancityandholysee/11183773/Pope-Francis-to-investigate-playboy-priests-who-posed-naked-online-in-scandal-hit-disocese.html
Someone drives over controversial OK 10 Commandments display: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/10/24/last-night-someone-drove-a-car-into-oklahomas-controversial-ten-commandments-monument/
Anti gay pastor gay-rapes teen, threatens to use “warlock powers” if he tells: http://www.gaystarnews.com/article/gay-cure-pastor-rapes-teen-threatens-him-warlock-powers-if-he-talks161014
Ohio school to give $1.2 million building to local church: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/10/26/ohio-school-district-may-sell-abandoned-building-worth-1200000-to-local-church-for-1/
Parents mad that Islam may exist: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/10/conservative-dad-threatens-shtstorm-if-daughters-world-history-class-includes-islam/
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Iowas Rep Steve King doesn’t expect to see gays in Heaven… and admittedly, he won’t: http://thinkprogress.org/lgbt/2014/10/23/3583362/steve-king-gay-heaven/
Gay massages in the Army aiding terrorism: http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/louie-gohmert-gays-military-massages
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THIS WEEK IN MISOGYNY:
GOP: Young women shouldn’t vote: http://mediamatters.org/research/2014/10/21/right-wing-media-discourage-young-women-from-vo/201259
Arizona law would allow employers to fire women for using birth control: http://jezebel.com/5893011/law-will-allow-employers-to-fire-women-for-using-whore-pills
7th Day Adventist release women’s bible: http://news.adventist.org/all-news/news/go/2014-10-23/adventist-church-releases-its-first-womens-study-bible/
Episode 87 – Show Notes
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HEADLINE LINKS:
Salman Rushdie is a badass: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/10/13/salman-rushdie-in-speech-assails-new-age-of-religious-mayhem
Scalia: Gov’t can favor religion over non-religion: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/02/antonin-scalia-religion-government_n_5922944.html
Atheism and cancer medicine cures cancer: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/10/04/young-cancer-patient-who-used-faith-based-treatment-instead-of-life-saving-chemotherapy-has-suffered-a-relapse
Cop evangelizes during a traffic stop: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/10/06/license-registration-have-you-accepted-jesus-as-your-personal-savior/
Hucakbee is an idiot again: http://www.rightwingwatch.org/content/utterly-exasperated-mike-huckabee-threatens-leave-gop-over-gay-marriage
Spain gives police medal to statue: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/10/10/religious-statues-in-spain-frequently-get-government-medals-a-secularist-wants-to-put-a-stop-to-that/
Catholics use catholic-magic to overpower satan magic in Oklahoma: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/10/03/catholic-archbishop-performed-an-exorcism-in-oklahoma-city-civic-center-following-recent-black-mass/
Ray Comfort: Bible says Stephen Hawkings is wrong: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/10/creationist-ray-comfort-the-bible-says-stephen-hawking-is-a-fool/
Catholic League warns Mindy Kaling about butt sex and binge drinking on TV: http://www.rightwingwatch.org/content/catholic-league-mindy-project-showed-potentially-lethal-anal-sex-scene
THIS WEEK IN MISOGYNY:
Saudi soccer fans spot woman in stadium: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/10/10/saudi-soccer-fans-are-angry-because-a-woman-a-woman-was-spotted-in-a-foreign-stadium/
Iranian woman arrested for watching volleyball: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/ghoncheh-ghavami-britishiranian-woman-detained-in-tehran-for-watching-mens-volleyball-match-goes-on-hunger-strike-9778160.html
Malala wins Nobel Peace Prize: http://time.com/3489223/malala-yousafzai-and-kailash-satyarthi-win-nobel-peace-prize/
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