Sam’s back! He, Josh, and Luke try and make sense of the Kavanaugh confirmation.  Some state legislators want to ban porn at libraries, Becky provides insight on a Spanish religious offense case with Bridget, and “Ding dong, Harold Camping is really, really, dead!” News Family Radio Backpedals on Church, Cancels Camping Reruns 5 Years Post-Death […]

Becky, Bridget, and Luke are unnerved by Christian forgiveness, swearing to god, and sexually explicit questioning of children. But we love India’s court rulings that eliminate adultery and homosexuality as crimes! Announcement Becky will speaking at California Freethought Day’s podcaster and author panel on Sunday, October 14. The event is a free, all-day celebration at […]

Becky, Luke, and Josh discuss how religious freedom, including freedom not to be religious, balances with secular law in the case of libraries, schools, parking lots, zoning, and medicine; they dissect how misguided zealots or conspiracy theorists are warping religious freedom to trash LGBT+ folks, literacy, and scientifically informed education. News Pastors want to ban, […]

Becky and Nathan highlight similarities between Saudi religious sensibilities, Ultra-Orthodox Israel, and Mike Pence. David Diskin talks up California Freethought Day. And we ponder what perfumes and beauty accessories atheist starter kit might include.  (Definitely not jade eggs or witch oil). News Man arrested in Saudi Arabia for dining with woman Israeli woman sues over […]

Sam, Josh, and Becky celebrate an achievement of The Original Motto Project, dissect a tech claim of a disgraced military reverend, cheer the work of unions, and place bets on who wrote the unsigned, anti-Trump op-ed. News Original Motto Project poster gets hung in Arkansas classrooms Pensacola cross unconstitutional, to judges’ regret YouTube buffoon claims […]

Becky, Mike, and Nathan dissect the farce of Christian persecution, celebrate the diminishing moral stranglehold of the Catholic Church, ponder atheist pride parades, and throw scrutiny at weather-controlling sonic cannons. Also, Alex Jones is garbage. News VW will minimize use of supposed anti-hail cannons to preserve Mexican crops Defamation suit against Alex Jones may proceed […]

Sam, Dave, and Tom assess Billy Corgan’s Card Line status, an alien-abductee politician, and the (de)merits of punching in the name of Jesus. Becky steps in and asks the world to quit hurting children in the name of religion. News Arizona Missionary Punches, Insults, Spits on Hotel Staff in the Name of Jesus. Pennsylvania Grand […]

The modern political landscape looks like an Orwellian comedy, or at least Sam thinks so. Josh and Tom sit at the table to discuss Saudi Arabia and Canada, the works of Winston Churchill, and reactions to the ridiculousness of “Religious Liberty” from a Presidential standpoint. News Alex Jones Booted From Social Media Saudi-Canada Relationship Deteriorates […]

Becky, Tom, and Mike study up on changing demographics of American religiosity. Becky has it out for Jeff Sessions, who has it out for her. Sam joins the fun in explaining the Hero’s Journey according to Steven Seagal. News Steven Seagal named humanitarian ambassador from Russia to US Majority of Americans who avoid church still […]

Luke and Josh join Becky for discussion of religious animus disguised as nationalism, and vice versa, plus some fun with linguistics. Becky sits down with Susan Gerbic to learn about Guerrilla Skepticism on Wikipedia. News Greek cleric thinks atheists caused deadly wildfires Assamese Muslims marginalized by citizenship and voting woes after 40 years in India […]