Immigration agents arrested a U . S . citizen and created warrants after an arrest , lawyers say in court Chicago Sun-Times, By Sadriana Cardona Maguigad Wbez Curious City And Adriana Cardona Maguigad Wbez, on March 14, 2025 https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/03/14/us-citizen-arrested-berwyn-ice-chicago-attorneys The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.14.3 featuring Scott Dickie, , Jimmy Jr. and Helen Greene Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--...
Apr 15, 2025•25 min•Season 24Ep. 1403
Texas officials announce third arrest in illegal abortion case involving Houston area woman ABC13 Houston, By Abchouston, on March 18, 2025 https://abc13.com/post/texas-attorney-general-announces-third-arrest-illegal-abortion-case-involving-houston-area-midwife/16044651/ The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.14.2 featuring Scott Dickie, , Jimmy Jr. and Helen Greene Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support ....
Apr 15, 2025•25 min•Season 24Ep. 1402
Bill in Texas Legislature would 'mark' foreigners legally living in the state San Antonio Current, By Michael Karlis, on Mar 26, 2025https://www.sacurrent.com/news/bill-in-texas-legislature-would-mark-foreigners-legally-living-in-the-state-37079019The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.14.1 featuring Scott Dickie, , Jimmy Jr. and Helen Greene Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support ....
Apr 07, 2025•20 min•Season 24Ep. 1401
http://bit.ly/3GYu36V Smithsonian Magazine, January 2023, By Chanan Tigay The discussion highlights the groundbreaking work of Mike Langlois, a scholar with an impressive range of expertise, including seven degrees and a deep focus on the Dead Sea Scrolls. His work involves using high-tech methods, such as sophisticated scanning and analysis techniques, to uncover forgeries in ancient religious texts. This process helps separate authentic writings from fraudulent ones, allowing for a clearer his...
Apr 05, 2025•20 min•Season 24Ep. 1304
Have Your Loved Ones Turned Their Backs on God? Do What Élisabeth Leseur Did, National Catholic Register, By Katya Fitzpatrick, May 3, 2023 https://www.ncregister.com/blog/how-to-love-nonbelievers-in-your-home The conversation begins with a reflection on an article from the National Catholic Register about the story of Felix and Elizabeth Lassier, emphasizing sacrificial love and divine providence. The narrative is critiqued for its predictable trope of a devout woman and a skeptical man whose c...
Apr 04, 2025•16 min•Season 24Ep. 1303
Friend of Satan: how Lucien Greaves and his Satanic Temple are fighting the religious right, The Guardian, Adam Gabbatt, 1-4-2023 http://bit.ly/3DFvANk In the aftermath of the 2022 Roe v. Wade reversal, groups like the Satanic Temple are leveraging religious freedom arguments to push back against the restrictions. The Satanic Temple claims that abortion rights align with their religious beliefs, particularly their principle that one's body is inviolable and subject to one's will alone. By filing...
Apr 02, 2025•15 min•Season 24Ep. 1302
The "Holy Spirit Board" is Ouija for Jesus, Boing Boing.net, By Thom Dunn, December 20, 2022 http://bit.ly/3WjYpp3 This segment delves into the comical yet intriguing notion of a “Holy Spirit Ouija Board,” a product that has sparked both amusement and controversy. The board, which appears to be a regular Ouija board with a religious twist, has drawn attention for its bizarre nature. As the group explores the idea of using a Ouija board to communicate with the divine, they raise questions about w...
Mar 31, 2025•16 min•Season 24Ep. 1299
Updated A West Ada teacher was asked to remove signs promoting inclusivity. Controversy ensued. Idaho Education News, By Idahoednews, on March 13, 2025 https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/a-west-ada-teacher-was-asked-to-remove-signs-promoting-inclusivity-controversy-ensued/ In Idaho, a teacher’s classroom posters promoting inclusivity sparked significant controversy when they were asked to be removed by the West Ada School District. The posters, which carried messages of acceptance, diversity, ...
Mar 29, 2025•15 min•Season 24Ep. 1204
Johns Hopkins laying off more than 2,000 workers after dramatic cut in USAID funding CNN, By Kaanita Iyer, on March 13, 2025 https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/13/politics/johns-hopkins-layoffs-usaid-funding/index.html This discussion delves into the financial cuts at John Hopkins University, following the U.S. administration’s decision to slash $800 million in funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). These cuts are set to impact not only thousands of jobs across 44 countries...
Mar 26, 2025•20 min•Season 24Ep. 1202
Supreme Court will hear challenge to Colorado conversion therapy ban Axios, By Avery Lotz, on Mar 10, 2025 https://www.axios.com/2025/03/10/supreme-court-conversion-therapy-challenge In Colorado, a legal challenge is underway against a state ban on gender conversion therapy for minors. The case centers on Christian counselor Kaylee Charles, who argues that the state's prohibition of conversion therapy infringes on her free speech rights. The law, House Bill 19-1129, which came into effect in 201...
Mar 24, 2025•19 min•Season 24Ep. 1201
https://wildhunt.org/2025/03/wv-seeks-constitutional-amendment-to-codify-the-bible-as-the-utmost-authority-for-human-moral-behavior.htmlhttps://wildhunt.org/2025/03/wv-seeks-constitutional-amendment-to-codify-the-bible-as-the-utmost-authority-for-human-moral-behavior.htmlhttps://wildhunt.org/2025/03/wv-seeks-constitutional-amendment-to-codify-the-bible-as-the-utmost-authority-for-human-moral-behavior.htmlhttps://wildhunt.org/2025/03/wv-seeks-constitutional-amendment-to-codify-the-bible-as-the-ut...
Mar 22, 2025•22 min•Season 24Ep. 1104
AntiTrans Bill in Iowa Gets Final OK , Despite Protests TIME, By Hannah Fingerhut Ap, on February 27, 2025 https://time.com/7262485/protesters-iowa-capitol-gender-identity/ In this episode, the panel delves into the controversial legislative actions in Iowa, where lawmakers swiftly passed discriminatory laws against transgender individuals. Tracy begins by highlighting how politicians exploit children's vulnerability in political rhetoric, illustrating Iowa Representative Step Holt's swift enact...
Mar 22, 2025•22 min•Season 24Ep. 1103
West Texans , Mennonites at center of measles outbreak choose medical freedom over vaccine mandates AP News, By Devi Shastri, on March 4, 2025 https://apnews.com/article/measles-outbreak-texas-rfk-vaccines-8cf4641b04731c713edb524ca943490c The discussion opens with the old saying, "God helps those who help themselves," but the Mennonite community in rural Texas appears to have missed that memo. Under RFK Jr.'s leadership in the Department of Health, the United States is seeing a rise in measles a...
Mar 19, 2025•22 min•Season 24Ep. 1102
Oklahoma GOP advances bill letting Christian doctors deny services to patients The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on March 5, 2025 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/oklahoma-gop-advances-bill-letting The ongoing discussion centers around House Bill 1006 in Oklahoma, which would allow medical professionals to refuse care based on personal ethical, moral, or religious beliefs. This controversial bill is perceived as a direct attack on individual autonomy, placing people's well-being at risk in...
Mar 18, 2025•22 min•Season 24Ep. 1101
Mind Matters News, January 8, 2023 http://bit.ly/3kwt70G The discussion explores physicist Marcelo Gleiser's argument against the possibility of reality being a simulation. The panelists express skepticism, noting that such claims often rely on unfalsifiable assertions rather than scientific evidence. They critique the logic behind simulation theory, pointing out its similarities to religious arguments—particularly the claim that "we can't prove we're not in a simulation," which mirrors argument...
Mar 15, 2025•14 min•Season 24Ep. 1004
The Times of Israel, By Gabriel Lamza, March 9, 2023, https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/what-is-pure-and-authentic-faith/ Faith is often presented as a virtue, a connection to the divine, or a means of understanding the world. However, in attempting to defend this notion, many religious arguments reveal their own contradictions. One such example is an article that claims the biblical phrase "made in God's image" refers to humanity’s ability to think independently. Yet, this directly contradicts th...
Mar 14, 2025•18 min•Season 24Ep. 1003
Strange But True: Ancient Egyptians were so into oral sex, they put it in their religion — and religious art, Salon, Matthew Rosza, January 29, 2023 Sex and morality have been tightly controlled by religion throughout history, shaping societal attitudes toward sexuality. The discussion begins with ancient Egypt, where gods were depicted engaging in acts like autofellatio as part of creation myths. While some assume ancient societies were more sexually open, the reality is that Egypt had conserva...
Mar 12, 2025•15 min•Season 24Ep. 1002
Salon, Matthew Rosza, January 30, 2023 http://bit.ly/3xcJxyH This segment discusses the moral panic surrounding the term "grooming," particularly in relation to LGBTQ+ people, and how it is being weaponized by right-wing politicians, particularly in Florida under Ron DeSantis. Historically, moral panics have been used to demonize specific groups—examples include the witch hunts and the Nazis' rise to power. The latest iteration of this tactic is the banning of books and restricting discussions a...
Mar 10, 2025•14 min•Season 24Ep. 1001
Scientists sound alarm over troubling phenomena forcing them to 'rethink' everything 'Predictability has become more challenging' The Cool Down, By Chelsea Cook, on February 14, 2025 https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/unpredictable-climate-patterns-shift/ In the face of increasingly unpredictable weather patterns and rising climate change risks, scientists are sounding the alarm over how outdated models are failing to provide accurate forecasts for extreme weather events. Researchers are str...
Mar 09, 2025•21 min•Season 24Ep. 904
Yes, there is a lawsuit that could eliminate Section 504 khou.com, By Texas And Several Other States Could End It, on February 15, 2025 https://www.khou.com/article/news/verify/section-504-lawsuit/285-643af794-fb84-4b84-a3fd-d8060ec5db71 The Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, filed a lawsuit challenging the inclusion of gender dysphoria under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination in federally funded institutions. The laws...
Mar 08, 2025•26 min•Season 24Ep. 903
New Utah law would allow for Nazi and Confederate flags to be shown in schools but not Pride flag NewsBreak NewsBreak, By The Independent, on February 14, 2025 https://www.newsbreak.com/share/3812118394569-new-utah-law-would-allow-for-nazi-and-confederate-flags-to-be-shown-in-schools-but-not-pride-flag This proposed bill in Utah, which bans the display of Pride Flags while allowing the display of Nazi and Confederate flags under certain educational circumstances, has ignited strong criticism. La...
Mar 06, 2025•21 min•Season 24Ep. 902
Police arrest apparent leader of cult like 'Zizian' group linked to multiple killings in the US AP News, By Michael Casey And Mcasey, on February 17, 2025 https://apnews.com/article/zizians-killings-border-patrol-bf599db6b9ec354c68ed5ff4d5701b84 Police Arrest Leader of 'Zizian' Cult Linked to U.S. Killings Police arrest apparent leader of cult like 'Zizian' group linked to multiple killings in the US AP News, By Michael Casey And Mcasey, on February 17, 2025 https://apnews.com/article/zizians-ki...
Mar 04, 2025•20 min•Season 24Ep. 901
Church bans non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread from holy communion - NewsBreak NewsBreak, By George Lithgow, on February 9, 2025 https://www.newsbreak.com/share/3798407634101-church-bans-non-alcoholic-wine-and-gluten-free-bread-from-holy-communion The Church of England has reaffirmed a long-standing doctrinal stance that only wheat-based bread and fermented grape juice—meaning traditional wine—are valid for Holy Communion. This ruling explicitly excludes non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free ...
Mar 02, 2025•25 min•Season 24Ep. 804
Bill introduced to require Bible reading in all public schools, sparking constitutional questions - NewsBreak NewsBreak, By LAURA GUIDO, on February 7, 2025 https://www.newsbreak.com/share/3794686379971-bill-introduced-to-require-bible-reading-in-all-public-schools-sparking-constitutional-questions Idaho lawmakers are considering a bill that would require daily Bible readings in public schools, specifically from the King James Version (KJV) or New King James Version (NKJV). Introduced by Represe...
Mar 01, 2025•25 min•Season 24Ep. 803
A Project 2025 mastermind now holds the reins of the federal bureaucracy Mother Jones, By Isabela Dias, on February 6, 2025 https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/02/russell-vought-confirmed-senate-omb-project-2025-christian-nationalism/ The panel dissects the appointment of Russell Vought as the new head of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), highlighting his concerning ties to extremist ideologies. The OMB wields significant power over the allocation of federal funds, affecting every...
Feb 27, 2025•21 min•Season 24Ep. 802
Trump launches White House faith office to protect Christians Telegraph, By David Millward, on February 6, 2025 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/02/06/trump-launches-white-house-faith-office-protect-christians/ The segment discusses a new office created by President Trump, the "Faith Office," aimed at addressing perceived anti-Christian bias in the U.S. government. Critics argue this office undermines the Establishment Clause by favoring Christianity, rather than ensuring neutrality in r...
Feb 25, 2025•24 min•Season 24Ep. 801
Mississippi again turns down millions of dollars to feed low-income kids during summer months-to-feed-low-income-kids-during-summer-months/ Mississippi Today, By Kate Royals and Sophia Paffenroth, on February 3, 2025 https://mississippitoday.org/2025/02/03/mississippi-again-turns-down-millions-of-dollars-to-feed-low-income-kids-during-summer-months/ Mississippi has once again rejected millions of dollars in federal aid meant to provide food assistance to low-income children during the summer mon...
Feb 23, 2025•19 min•Season 24Ep. 704
Legal rights groups urge school leaders not to adopt Texas’ Bible-infused curriculum The Texas Tribune, By Jaden Edison, on January 30, 2025 https://www.texastribune.org/2025/01/30/texas-aclu-bible-bluebonnet-curriculum/#:~:text=The%20American%20Civil%20Liberties%20Union,Learning%2C%20would%20%22unlawfully%20impose%20a The Texas State Board of Education’s recent adoption of the Blue Bonnet curriculum, a Bible-infused educational program, has sparked legal concerns and pushback from civil rights ...
Feb 22, 2025•19 min•Season 24Ep. 703
Pastor who compared Trump to Hitler is pushed out of church Mail Online, By Bethan Sexton, on February 4, 2025 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14359493/pastor-compared-Trump-Hitler-church-charlotte-myers-park-baptist.htm Dr. Ben Boswell, a pastor at Myers Park Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, was asked to resign after church attendance declined during his tenure, which began in 2016. While church leaders insist his removal was due to dwindling attendance rather than his prog...
Feb 20, 2025•23 min•Season 24Ep. 702
Priest Booted From Church After Imitating Musk's Salute The Daily Beast, By Emell Derra Adolphus, on January 30, 2025 https://www.thedailybeast.com/right-wing-catholic-priest-father-calvin-robinson-hits-the-musk-salute-at-pro-life-talk/ Father Calvin Robinson, a right-wing priest with ties to the UK’s far-right movement, was removed from his church after performing a salute reminiscent of Elon Musk’s controversial gesture at Trump’s inauguration rally. Robinson claims it was a joke mocking liber...
Feb 18, 2025•19 min•Season 24Ep. 701
