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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

Bus Stop Madness

"Whites-Only" Sign for Mom and Tots Group Is Causing a Frenzy Online, Distractify.com. By D.M., September 26, 2023 https://www.distractify.com/p/whites-only-mom-and-tots-group The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.40.3 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Infidel 64, Scott Dickie and Kelley Laughlin Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support ....

Oct 13, 202323 minSeason 22Ep. 403

Huckabee's Holy Hubbub

Thousands Sign Christian Petition Condemning Pastor's Election Threat, Newsweek, By Matthew Impelli, September 27, 2023 https://www.newsweek.com/christian-petition-condemns-faith-network-airing-maga-threats-1830413#:~:text=A%20Christian%20organization%20has%20launched,take%20action%20against%20his%20remarks The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.40.2 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Infidel 64, Scott Dickie and Kelley Laughlin Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophet...

Oct 11, 202323 minSeason 22Ep. 402

Faith Fight!

Oklahoma superintendent vows to 'fight the radical myth of separation of church and state', Raw Story, By Brad Reed, September 26, 2023 https://www.rawstory.com/ryan-walters-oklahoma-2665736290/ The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.40.1 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Infidel 64, Scott Dickie and Kelley Laughlin Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support ....

Oct 09, 202321 minSeason 22Ep. 401

Ethical Concerns Over Artificial Embryos

Scientists created a human embryo without sperm or an egg. We should be disgusted—and worried., America Magazine, By Charles C. Camosy|Joe Vukov, September 18, 2023 https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/09/18/biotech-reproduction-embryo-246107 The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.39.4 featuring Phoebe Rose, Jonathan Roudabush, Infidel64 and Kelley Laughlin Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support ....

Oct 07, 202316 minSeason 22Ep. 394

France's Ban on Religious Robes in Schools

France's public schools will enforce dress code banning Islamic abayas, says Macron, By France 24, March 9, 2023, https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20230903-france-s-public-schools-will-enforce-dress-code-banning-islamic-abayas-says-macron France Banning Abaya in Schools Is a Sign of Islamophobia, Say 47%, Real Research Media, RR Author, September 10, 2023 https://realresearcher.com/media/france-banning-abaya-in-schools-is-a-sign-of-islamophobia-say-47-percent The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.39.3 ...

Oct 06, 202316 minSeason 22Ep. 393

Religious Group Linked to Grisly GA Incident

6 self-described "Soldiers of Christ" arrested after malnourished woman found dead in car's trunk outside Georgia spa, CBS News, September 6, 2023, September 15, 2023 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/6-soldiers-of-christ-charged-woman-found-dead-car-trunk-georgia/ The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.39.2 featuring Phoebe Rose, Jonathan Roudabush, Infidel64 and Kelley Laughlin Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support ....

Oct 04, 202317 minSeason 22Ep. 392

Fiji Moves to Deport Members of Korean Doomsday Sect, OCCRP

September 7, 2023 https://www.occrp.org/en/daily/18012-fiji-moves-to-deport-members-of-korean-doomsday-sect Grace Road obtains court order to stop deportation, FBC News, By Peceli Naviticoko, September 8, 2023 https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/grace-road-obtains-court-order-to-stop-deportation/ Korean doomsday sect Grace Road saga deepens with leader in Fiji custody, Asian Pacific Report, By Pacific Media Watch, September 11, 2023 https://asiapacificreport.nz/2023/09/11/korean-doomsday-sect-grace-...

Oct 02, 202318 minSeason 22Ep. 391

Non-Profit Challenges Alabama College on Prayers

Alabama community college president’s staff prayers ‘pushing religion,’ group says, AL.com, By William Thorton, September 13, 2023 https://www.al.com/news/2023/09/alabama-community-college-presidents-staff-prayers-pushing-religion-group-says.html?utm_source=ground.news&utm_medium=referral The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.38.4 featuring Kelley Laughlin, Infidel64, The Cross Examiner and Jimmy Jr. What is going on down there in Alabama? Is Alabama just trying to be the poor cousin of Florida or Te...

Sep 30, 202316 minSeason 22Ep. 381

Abuse Survivors' Justice Hurdles

Bids for sexual abuse justice in WA ‘quashed’ by permanent stay tactics, inquiry told, The Guardian, By Christopher Knaus, September 11, 2023 https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/sep/12/bids-for-sexual-abuse-justice-in-wa-quashed-by-permanent-stay-tactics-inquiry-told Abuse survivor support groups in Western Australia have sounded an alarm regarding the frequent use of "permanent stays" by churches and institutions to halt claims for justice by survivors of sexual abuse. Advocacy grou...

Sep 29, 202316 minSeason 22Ep. 383

Nebraska Preacher's Dubious Land Scheme

A preacher urged his church to donate $3 million. Then he changed his story., The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, September 11, 2023 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-preacher-urged-his-church-to-donate?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=95153&post_id=136911739&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=oa4eg&utm_medium=email The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.38.2 featuring Kelley Laughlin, Infidel64, The Cross Examiner and Jimmy Jr. Nebraska preacher Hank Ku...

Sep 27, 202313 minSeason 22Ep. 382

Eric Trump's Unusual Soothsaying

Eric Trump Is Coping with Dad Donald’s Indictments By Turning To A Divisive Resource, She Knows, By Delilah Gray, September 10, 2023 https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/2841266/eric-trump-coping-donald-indictments-self-proclaimed-prophets/ The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.38.1 featuring Kelley Laughlin, Infidel64, The Cross Examiner and Jimmy Jr. Former President Donald Trump's family members are reacting differently to his ongoing legal troubles. While Tiffany Trump and Donald Trump Jr ...

Sep 25, 202318 minSeason 22Ep. 381

Non-Profit Challenges Alabama College on Prayers

Alabama community college president’s staff prayers ‘pushing religion,’ group says, AL.com, By William Thorton, September 13, 2023 https://www.al.com/news/2023/09/alabama-community-college-presidents-staff-prayers-pushing-religion-group-says.html?utm_source=ground.news&utm_medium=referral The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.38.4 featuring Kelley Laughlin, Infidel64, The Cross Examiner and Jimmy Jr. What is going on down there in Alabama? Is Alabama just trying to be the poor cousin of Florida or Te...

Sep 23, 202316 minSeason 22Ep. 384

The Enduring Bible: Legacy of Loss

How the Authors of the Bible Spun Triumph from Defeat, The New Yorker, By Adam Gopnik, August 21, 2023 https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/08/28/why-the-bible-began-an-alternative-history-of-scripture-and-its-origins-jacob-l-wright-book-review The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.37.4 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Aaron Jensen, Phoebe Rose and Jimmy Jr. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support ....

Sep 23, 202319 minSeason 22Ep. 374

Jersey Shore's Sunday Beach Battle

NJ battles Christian group blocking Jersey Shore beach on Sundays, NY Post, By Deirdre Bardolf, September 3, 2023 https://nypost.com/2023/09/02/nj-warns-christian-group-against-locking-town-beach-sundays/ A Christian group is blocking access to a Jersey Shore beach on Sunday mornings, The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, September 4, 2023 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-christian-group-is-blocking-access?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=95153&post_id=136703243&isFreem...

Sep 22, 202318 minSeason 22Ep. 373

California’s Congress Weighs in on Caste

Caste discrimination could soon be banned in California. But the effort has been contentious, CNN.COM. By Harmeet Kaur, September 7, 2023 https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/07/us/caste-discrimination-bill-california-passes-cec/index.html#:~:text=California%20state%20senators%20passed%20a,the%20governor's%20desk%20for%20signing.&text=California%20lawmakers%20have%20cleared%20a,the%20governor's%20desk%20for%20signature . The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.37.2 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Aaron Jensen, Phoe...

Sep 20, 202323 minSeason 22Ep. 372

Prayer Coach Resigns After Court Win

A football coach who got job back after Supreme Court ruled he could pray on the field has resigned, AP News, Ed Komenda, September 6, 2023, https://apnews.com/article/praying-high-school-football-coach-supreme-court-461b92b19ea395677657518914825573 Football Coach Whose Prayers Were At The Center Of Major Supreme Court Decision Resigns, Forbes, By William Skipworth, September 6, 2023 https://www.forbes.com/sites/willskipworth/2023/09/06/football-coach-whose-prayers-were-at-the-center-of-major-su...

Sep 18, 202322 minSeason 22Ep. 371

Unveiling Religious Trauma Through 'Preacher's Daughter' Album

Ethel Cain and the haunting of religious trauma, National Catholic Reporter, Ryan McQuade, August 26, 2023 https://www.ncronline.org/culture/ethel-cain-and-haunting-religious-trauma The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.36.4 featuring Helen Greene, "Infidel64", Dr. Richard Firth GBH and Phil the Skeptic Atheist Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support ....

Sep 16, 202317 minSeason 22Ep. 364

Freedom Beyond Deliverance: Pastor's Perspective

Pastor warns that seeking Jesus for deliverance, relief without surrendering is not Christianity, The Christian Post, Jeannie Ortega Law, August 25, 2023 - https://www.christianpost.com/news/vlad-savchuk-warns-against-only-seeking-jesus-for-deliverance.html The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.36.3 featuring Helen Greene, "Infidel64", Dr. Richard Firth GBH and Phil the Skeptic Atheist Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support ....

Sep 15, 202319 minSeason 22Ep. 363

Nuns in Texas Ban Bishop Amid Feud

Catholic nuns banish Texas bishop and accuse him of spying in row over chastity, Sky News, Michael Drummond, August 23, 2023 - https://news.sky.com/story/catholic-nuns-banish-texas-bishop-accuse-him-of-spying-in-row-over-chastity-12944447#:~:text=Catholic%20nuns%20in%20Texas%20have,ambitions%22%20of%20Bishop%20Michael%20Olson . The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.36.2 featuring Helen Greene, "Infidel64", Dr. Richard Firth GBH and Phil the Skeptic Atheist Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www....

Sep 13, 202318 minSeason 22Ep. 362

Florida's Political Shift Sparks Exodus

Proud purple to angry red: These Florida residents feel unwelcome in 'new' Florida, USA Today, Tom McLaughlin, August 21, 2023 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/08/21/desantis-war-on-wokeism-leaves-many-missing-florida-they-knew/70623593007/?gnt-cfr=1 https://news.yahoo.com/proud-purple-angry-red-florida-091713931.html The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.36.1 featuring Helen Greene, "Infidel64", Dr. Richard Firth GBH and Phil the Skeptic Atheist Become a supporter of this podcast: https:/...

Sep 11, 202323 minSeason 22Ep. 361

Sorbo: Claims Hollywood Blacklist for Faith & Politics

Kevin Sorbo claims being a Christian stifles his career, despite Tom Hanks thriving with the same faithBoing Boing.net, Mark Frauenfelder, August 21, 2023 https://boingboing.net/2023/08/21/kevin-sorbo-claims-being-a-christian-stifles-his-career-despite-tom-hanks-thriving-with-the-same-faith.html The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.35.4 featuring Helen Green, Timothy Bethel, Jimmy Jr. and Raphael Ryan Kevin Sorbo says he is being persecuted, he claims Hollywood has blacklisted him for his politics and b...

Sep 09, 202315 minSeason 22Ep. 354

LDS Missionaries: Limited Communication & No Prejudice

‘Reject prejudice of any kind’: Latter-day Saint missionary handbook gets an update, By Tad Walch, August 21, 2023 https://www.deseret.com/2023/8/21/23840312/reject-prejudice-of-any-kind-latter-day-saint-missionary-handbook-gets-an-update-mormon-missionaries The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.35.3 featuring Helen Green, Timothy Bethel, Jimmy Jr. and Raphael Ryan Big changes are stirring in the world of Latter-day Saint missionaries, their new handbook advises them to cut back on communication and stee...

Sep 08, 202319 minSeason 22Ep. 353

Alabama Court Backs Ban on Transgender Child Care

Alabama can enforce ban on puberty blockers and hormones for transgender children, court says, AP News, Kim Chandler, August 21, 2023 https://apnews.com/article/transgender-care-ban-alabama-minors-cccb5ec40b65c3c179600d291e707afd The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.35.2 featuring Helen Green, Timothy Bethel, Jimmy Jr. and Raphael Ryan The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a previous ruling that prevents bans against puberty blockers and hormones for transgender youth. Not the first ban to the chagri...

Sep 06, 202322 minSeason 22Ep. 352

Church's Fight Against LGBTQ Inclusion in Free Pre-School Law

Denver Archdiocese sues over free pre-K: The state's bigotry ban hurts our bottom line! Friendly Atheist, Hemant Mehta, August 21, 2023 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/denver-archdiocese-sues-over-free?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=95153&post_id=136192949&isFreemail=true&utm_medium=email The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.35.1 featuring Helen Green, Timothy Bethel, Jimmy Jr. and Raphael Ryan Colorado recently passed a law offering free preschool to kids, but the Catholic...

Sep 04, 202319 minSeason 22Ep. 351

The Sinner in the Mirror

The Sinner in the Mirror: Why Atheists Are Stereotyped as Immoral, Secular Humanism.org, By Phil Zuckerman, February/March 2023 https://secularhumanism.org/2022/11/the-sinner-in-the-mirror-why-atheists-are-stereotyped-as-immoral/ The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.34.4 featuring Cynthia McDonald , Phil the Skeptic Atheist, Jonathan Roudabush and Infidel64 In public perception, a common misconception links secular individuals to immorality due to the assumption that without belief in a deity, morals ar...

Sep 02, 202321 minSeason 22Ep. 344

The Consequence of Dobbs

Girl, 13, gives birth after she was raped and denied abortion in Mississippi, The Guardian, By Lauren Aratani, August 14, 2023 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/14/mississippi-abortion-ban-girl-raped-gives-birth The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.34.3 featuring Cynthia McDonald , Phil the Skeptic Atheist, Jonathan Roudabush and Infidel64 In a troubling account from Mississippi, a 13-year-old girl became pregnant after being assaulted by a stranger. The nearest provider nine hours away, cost, ...

Sep 01, 202318 minSeason 22Ep. 343

Jesus  too ‘woke’ for Evangelicals?

He was a top church official who criticized Trump. He says Christianity is in crisis, NPR.org, By Scott Detrow, Gabriel J. Sánchez, and Sarah Handel, August 8, 2023, https://www.npr.org/2023/08/08/1192663920/southern-baptist-convention-donald-trump-christianity Evangelicals Are Now Rejecting 'Liberal' Teachings of Jesus, Newsweek, By Aila Slisco, August 9, 2023 https://www.newsweek.com/evangelicals-rejecting-jesus-teachings-liberal-talking-points-pastor-1818706 The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.34.2 ...

Aug 30, 202319 minSeason 22Ep. 342

Jamaica Charges Catholic Priest with Assault

Police in Jamaica charge Catholic priest from Kenya with abduction and sexual assault, ABC News, By the Associated Press, July 11, 2023 https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/police-jamaica-charge-catholic-priest-kenya-abduction-sexual-101106170 Kenyan priest charged with rape, abduction of 12-y-o girl in St Catherine, Jamaica Observer, Jul 11, 202 3 https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/kenyan-priest-charged-with-rape-abduction-of-12-y-o-girl-in-st-catherine/ The Non-Prophets, Epi...

Aug 28, 202321 minSeason 22Ep. 341

Barbie, Read your bible!- Aaron Jensen Leads

'Barbie' review: Greta Gerwig film celebrates female empowerment but falls short on biblical values, The Christian Post, By Leah MarieAnn Klett, August 3, 2023, https://www.christianpost.com/news/barbie-lauds-female-empowerment-falls-short-on-biblical-truths.html The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.33.4 featuring Helen Greene, The Well-Known Skeptic, Aaron Jensen and"Jimmy Jr" Today's topic is a review of the recent smash hit Barbie. A review of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie film, which celebrates female empow...

Aug 26, 202318 minSeason 22Ep. 334

Flying Through the Religious Liberty Skies!

Southwest will appeal judge's ruling requiring 'religious liberty training', Reuters, By Daniel Wiessner, August 8, 2023, https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-judge-orders-southwest-lawyers-undergo-religious-liberty-training-2023-08-08/#:~:text=Aug%208%20(Reuters)%20%2D%20Southwest,prominent%20conservative%20Christian%20legal%20group . The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.33.3 featuring Helen Greene, The Well-Known Skeptic, Aaron Jensen and"Jimmy Jr" Southwest is appealing a judge's ruling that requires rel...

Aug 25, 202319 minSeason 22Ep. 333
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