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The Non-Prophets

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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.

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Episodes

What’s in a name? WT(F)lorida!

Florida Students Now Need Parental Permission to Use Nicknames, 'Alternate' Names Under New Ron DeSantis Rule, People, By Virginia Chamlee, August 9, 2023 https://people.com/florida-students-now-need-parental-permission-use-non-legal-name-7571342 The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.33.1 featuring Helen Greene, The Well-Known Skeptic, Aaron Jensen and"Jimmy Jr" Florida students now need parental permission to use nicknames under new Florida law. Just another example of speech policing. This is not legis...

Aug 21, 202320 minSeason 22Ep. 331

Supernatural Belief down for the count!

The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.32.4 featuring Phoebe Rose, Dr. Ben, Scott Dickie and Helen Greene Gallup: Belief in God, Satan, angels, heaven, hell at 23-year low, Baptist Press, By Diana Chandler, July 31, 2023 https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/gallup-belief-in-god-satan-angels-heaven-hell-at-23-year-low/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support ....

Aug 19, 202320 minSeason 22Ep. 324

Florida “Bans” Sexuality Lessons

The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.32.3 featuring Phoebe Rose, Dr. Ben, Scott Dickie and Helen Greene AP Psychology ‘effectively banned’ in Florida over sexuality lessons, College Board says, Politico, By JUAN PEREZ JR. and ANDREW ATTERBURY, August 3, 2023 https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/03/ap-psychology-banned-in-florida-00109720 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support ....

Aug 18, 202316 minSeason 22Ep. 232

Sh!t Belfast Street Preacher Says

The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.32.2 featuring Phoebe Rose, Dr. Ben, Scott Dickie and Helen Greene Belfast street preacher who said gays are ‘out to rape our children and country’ complains of being ‘vilified’, Barry Duke, the Angry Atheist, August 2, 2023 https://the-angry-atheist.com/2023/08/02/belfast-street-preacher-who-said-gays-are-out-to-rape-our-children-and-country-complains-of-being-vilified/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/su...

Aug 16, 202316 minSeason 22Ep. 232

The De-Evolution of one Man

The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.32.1 featuring Phoebe Rose, Dr. Ben, Scott Dickie and Helen Greene Richard Dawkins used his new podcast to promote more transphobic lies, Friendly Atheist.com, By Hemant Mehta, July 31, 2023 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/richard-dawkins-used-his-new-podcast The Science of Biological Sex, Science Based Medicine.org, By Steven Novella, July 13, 2022 https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/the-science-of-biological-sex/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sprea...

Aug 14, 202318 minSeason 22Ep. 321

Trans Man finds his ‘faith’ in Activism (TEO)

The Non-Prophets 22.31.4 2023-08-02 featuring Cynthia Cynthia McDonald, Infidel 64, Timothy Bethel and Teo El ATeo How a Christian transgender man increased his faith by taking the fight over LGBTQ+ rights to religious schools, USA Today, By John FritzeMegan Smith, July 24, 2023, https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/24/christian-lgbtq-discrimination-religious-schools/70383458007/ This segment is about discrimination towards a trans man who finds a deeper connection to his faith t...

Aug 12, 202320 minSeason 22Ep. 314

Science 'supersedes' creationism, Einstein Said! (Tim)

The Non-Prophets 22.31.3 2023-08-02 featuring Cynthia Cynthia McDonald, Infidel 64, Timothy Bethel and Teo El ATeo Science 'supersedes' creationism, Einstein tells religious students in newly revealed letter, Life Science via Yahoo News, By Harry Baker, July 21, 2023 https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/science-supersedes-creationism-einstein-tells-165250255.html This was a letter that Einstein sent to a teacher has recently been put up for sale for a hundred and twenty five thousand dollars. A relig...

Aug 11, 202319 minSeason 22Ep. 313

Alabama Flips SCOTUS the Bird! (Glenn)

The Non-Prophets 22.31.2 2023-08-02 featuring Cynthia Cynthia McDonald, Infidel 64, Timothy Bethel and Teo El ATeo Alabama Republicans refuse to draw a second Black congressional district in defiance of Supreme Court, NBC News, By Jane C. Timm, July 21, 2023 https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/alabama-gop-refuses-draw-second-black-district-supreme-court-order-rcna94715 What will be the implications of Alabama’s State Legislature completely disregarding this Supreme Court rulings, and inst...

Aug 09, 202319 minSeason 22Ep. 312

Black People Benefited from Slavery? WT(F)lorida? (Cynthia)

The Non-Prophets 22.31.1 2023-08-02 featuring Cynthia Cynthia McDonald, Infidel 64, Timothy Bethel and Teo El ATeo New Florida standards teach students that some Black people benefited from slavery because it taught useful skills, NBC News, By Antonio Planas, June 20, 2023 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/new-florida-standards-teach-black-people-benefited-slavery-taught-usef-rcna95418 A new Florida standard teaches students that some black people benefited from slavery because it taught usef...

Aug 07, 202324 minSeason 32Ep. 311

AI is Changing Faith

The Non-Prophets 22.30.4 2023-07-26 featuring Kelley Laughlin, Malley O’Sirus, Chris and Scott Dickie Computer-generated prayer? How AI is changing faith., The Christian Science Monitor, By Ingrid Ahlgren, July 18, 2023 https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2023/0718/Computer-generated-prayer-How-AI-is-changing-faith?icid=rss Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support ....

Aug 05, 202316 minSeason 22Ep. 304

No Churching in Jail

The Non-Prophets 22.30.3 2023-07-26 featuring Kelley Laughlin, Malley O’Sirus, Chris and Scott Dickie Judge: West Virginia can’t require incarcerated atheist to participate in religious programming, AP News, By Leah Willingham, July 20, 2023 https://apnews.com/article/west-virginia-atheist-corrections-prison-andrew-miller-a431dcba19dea53fec098d23755bc594 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support ....

Aug 04, 202317 minSeason 22Ep. 303

FL Teen Persecuted for Faith?

The Non-Prophets 22.30.2 2023-07-26 featuring Kelley Laughlin, Malley O’Sirus, Chris and Scott Dickie Florida Teen Takes School to Court for Religious Persecution, Medium.com/Backyard-Theology, By Dan Foster, July 17, 2023 https://medium.com/backyard-theology/florida-teen-takes-school-to-court-for-religious-persecution-b282b45355 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support ....

Aug 02, 202318 minSeason 22Ep. 302

Silence us? WE’LL SUE!

The Non-Prophets 22.30.1 2023-07-26 featuring Kelley Laughlin, Malley O’Sirus, Chris and Scott Dickie Texas atheists sue Fort Worth for rejecting ads for event opposing Christian Nationalism, Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, July 18, 2023 https://friendlyatheist.substack.com/p/texas-atheists-sue-fort-worth-for Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support ....

Jul 31, 202317 minSeason 22Ep. 301

Too Many Christians Blur Facism Lines

The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.29 1-4 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Aaron Jensen and Teo el Ateo For too many Christians, the lines between dominionism, nationalism and fascism are blurred Religion News Service, By Karen Swallow Prior, July 11, 2023 https://religionnews.com/2023/07/11/for-too-many-christians-the-lines-between-dominionism-nationalism-and-fascism-are-blurred/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support ....

Jul 29, 202317 minSeason 22Ep. 29

Affirmative Action Ends?

The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.29.2 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Aaron Jensen and Teo el Ateo How The End Of Affirmative Action Reroutes The Talent PipelineForbes, By Corinne Lestch, July 9, 2023, https://www.forbes.com/sites/corinnelestch/2023/07/09/how-the-end-of-affirmative-action-reroutes-the-talent-pipeline/?sh=518ad1495886 Clarence Thomas Wins Long Game Against Affirmative Action Bloomberg Law, By Kimberly Strawbridge Robinson, June 29, 2023, https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/40737...

Jul 26, 202320 minSeason 22Ep. 29

Tulsa Massacre Doesn’t See Color

The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.29.1 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Aaron Jensen and Teo el Ateo Let's not tie it to skin color': Oklahoma superintendent says racism not to blame for infamous Tulsa massacre Raw Story, By Matthew Chapman, July 7, 2023, https://www.rawstory.com/oklahoma-superintendent/ State Supt. Ryan Walters defends comments on Tulsa Race Massacre, claims words taken out of contextFox 25 News, by David Chasanov, July 7, 2023 https://okcfox.com/news/local/state-superintendent-ryan-walt...

Jul 24, 202319 minSeason 22Ep. 29

Israel Ambassador stands for Trans Rights

The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.28.4 featuring Kelley Laughlin, Kara Griffin, Helen Greene and Teo el Ateo In notable stand, Israel’s ambassador to US says ‘trans rights are human rights’, Jewish Telegraph Agency, By Ron Kampeas, June 30, 2023 https://www.jta.org/2023/06/30/politics/in-notable-stand-israels-ambassador-to-us- Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support ....

Jul 22, 202318 minSeason 22Ep. 284

Misogyny Elevates No One

The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.28.3 featuring Kelley Laughlin, Kara Griffin, Helen Greene and Teo el Ateo North Carolina megachurch exits Southern Baptist Convention after expulsions over women pastors, AP News, By Peter Smith, June 30, 2023 https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-megachurch-leaves-southern-baptist-convention-f21a86e67c713765b9ace02f609e24c0 A North Carolina mega-church called Elevation Church, exited the Southern Baptist Convention after the expulsion of other churches over the...

Jul 21, 202318 minSeason 22Ep. 283

Slain because they are Christian?

The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.28.2 featuring Kelley Laughlin, Kara Griffin, Helen Greene and Teo el Ateo Pope Francis asks Church to identify 21st-century martyrs slain ‘only because they are Christians’, AP News, By Frances D’emilio, July 5, 2023 https://apnews.com/article/vatican-pope-francis-martyrs-saints-fe125ca264867e14770cd407f5c4be18?utm_source=RecoReel&utm_medium=articlePage&utm_id=Taboola Pope Francis has set up a special commission tasked with identifying those he calls the new...

Jul 19, 202318 minSeason 22Ep. 282

SCOTUS Hands Victory to Christian Website Designer

The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.28.1 featuring Kelley Laughlin, Kara Griffin, Helen Greene and Teo el Ateo The Supreme Court rules for a designer who doesn’t want to make wedding websites for gay couples, AP News, By Jessica Gresko, June 30, 2023 https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-gay-rights-website-designer-aa529361bc939c837ec2ece216b296d5 Question abound, how did such a contrived scenario get to the U.S. Supreme Court in the first place? It seems only for the purpose of allowing it to rule ...

Jul 17, 202318 minSeason 22Ep. 281

Catholics for Abortion makes Statement

The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.27.4 featuring Secular Rarity, Helen Greene, Phoebe Rose and Kelley Laughlin Catholic Democrats issue new ‘statement of principles’ defending abortion rightsReligion News, By Jack Jenkins, June 24, 2023, https://religionnews.com/2023/06/24/catholic-democrats-issue-new-statement-of-principles-defending-abortion-rights/ This next story is about a group of Catholic Democrats in the U.S House of Representatives who unveiled a new statement of principles last week reaffir...

Jul 15, 202316 minSeason 22Ep. 27

‘He Gets Us’ Fools Evangelicals?

The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.27.3featuring Secular Rarity,Helen Greene, Phoebe Rose and Kelley Laughlin Will evangelicals be fooled by the ‘He Gets Us’ campaign? We are talking about an article coming to us from only sky and it's about a current marketing campaign, With billboards and TV commercials that all promote this idea that “Jesus gets us”.To the tune of a mind-boggling one billion dollars, they want to convey the message that Jesus was a super cool guy who knows how you feel. Jesus knows...

Jul 14, 202318 minSeason 22Ep. 27

Federal Judge Rebukes FL Gender Care Ban

The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.27.2featuring Secular Rarity,Helen Greene, Phoebe Rose and Kelley Laughlin Federal judge rips into Florida’s ban on gender-affirming care for kidsPolitico News, By Gary Fineout, https://www.politico.com/news/2023/06/06/florida-gender-affirming-care-ruling-00100387 In this episode, we will cover the decision made by U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle to block Florida from enforcing a law pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies that would ban minors from receiving “p...

Jul 12, 202317 minSeason 22Ep. 27

Wearing Skirts Makes Girls ‘Fragile Vessels’

The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.27.1 featuring Secular Rarity,Helen Greene, Phoebe Rose and Kelley Laughlin Supreme Court Rules Against School That Made Girls Wear Skirts Because They're 'Fragile Vessels' Jezebel.com, By Caitlin Cruz, June 26, 2023 https://jezebel.com/supreme-court-rules-against-school-that-made-girls-wear-1850576537 After being ruled against in Federal court, the Leland Charter school in North Carolina appealed all the way to the Supreme Count, where justices declined to hear the ...

Jul 10, 202318 minSeason 22Ep. 27

VP Conservative Protects Abortion Rights

VP Conservative Protects Abortion Rights? The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.26 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Infidel 64, Teo el Ateo and Scott Dickie Mike Pence May Have Inadvertently Protected Abortion Rights in Indiana, Rolling Stone, By Tessa Stuart, June 12, 2023 https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/mike-pence-protected-indiana-abortion-rights-1234769550/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support ....

Jul 06, 202319 minSeason 22Ep. 26

Thanks Be to Prejudice

Thanks Be to Prejudice The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.26 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Infidel 64, Teo el Ateo and Scott Dickie Bishops begin process that could ban gender-affirming care in Catholic hospitals, Religious News Service, By Jack Jenkins, June 16, 2023 https://religionnews.com/2023/06/16/bishops-begin-process-that-could-ban-gender-affirming-care-in-catholic-hospitals/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support ....

Jul 05, 202316 minSeason 22Ep. 26

God is good cuz’ I’m the NY Mayor!

God is good cuz’ I’m the NY Mayor! The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.26 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Infidel 64, Teo el Ateo and Scott Dickie Mayor Adams says God told him he’d lead NYC, asked him to publicly proclaim faithNY Post, By Bernadette Hogan, June 19, 2023 https://nypost.com/2023/06/19/mayor-adams-says-god-told-him-hed-lead-nyc-asked-him-to-publicly-proclaim-faith/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=pasteboard_app Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-n...

Jul 04, 202319 minSeason 22Ep. 26

Mom’s Authority, Bigotry, and Censorship

The Non-Prophets 22.26.1 2023-06-28 with Cynthia McDonald, Infidel 64, Teo el Ateo and Scott Dickie The ABC’s of Moms for Liberty Summit Speakers: Authoritarianism, Bigotry, Censorship (Disinformation, Extremism…)Right Wing Watch, By Peter Montgomery, June 15, 2023 https://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/the-abcs-of-moms-for-liberty-summit-speakers/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support ....

Jul 03, 202322 minSeason 22Ep. 26

Hi Atheist Neighbor!

The Non-Prophets 22.25.4 2023-06-21 with Secular Rarity, Raphael Ryan, Kelley Laughlin and Helen Greene Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support .

Jun 30, 202316 min

The Cure for Bigotry?

The Non-Prophets 22.25.3 2023-06-21 with Secular Rarity, Raphael Ryan, Kelley Laughlin and Helen Greene Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support .

Jun 30, 202316 minSeason 22Ep. 25
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