The Secular Perspective

Anthony has come back for this episode. We get started with a couple news stories but then get into some more philosophical stuff like we used to do.

http://www.alternet.org/election-2016/duck-dynastys-phil-robertson-star-new-citizens-unitedbreitbart-film

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2016/07/28/dinesh-dsouzas-hillarys-america-is-top-grossing-documentary-2016.html

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/08/12/five-christian-pastors-in-illinois-are-challenging-a-state-law-banning-conversion-therapy-for-queer-youth/

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/08/14/satanists-have-submitted-a-glorious-application-to-install-a-statue-of-baphomet-in-arkansas/

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/singod/2016/08/whats-your-least-favorite-misconception-of-atheism/

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/crossexamined/2016/08/the-most-powerful-argument-against-christianity-problem-of-divine-hiddenness-atheism/

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/danthropology/2016/08/williamstown-mayor-says-ark-encounter-is-not-the-economic-boon-they-expected/

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There was a pastor that died trying to fast as long as Jesus. Also Marco Rubio's stance on pregnant women with Zika and why Trump supporter's brains are different from non supporters.

http://buzzsouthafrica.com/south-african-pastor-dies-following-30-days-fasting/

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/08/us/politics/mike-pence-needle-exchanges-indiana.html?_r=1

http://www.rawstory.com/2016/08/a-neuroscientist-explains-what-may-be-wrong-with-trump-supporters-brains/

http://www.politico.com/states/florida/story/2016/08/rubio-no-abortions-for-zika-infected-women-104555

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-trump-romance-glanton-20160805-column.html

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Chad and Amanda catch up after a couple weeks of not recording. Chad has a surprise gift for Amanda and also teaches her the tenants of Satanism.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/mike-pence-just-destroyed-trump-183752785.html

http://jezebel.com/qandeel-baloch-pakistani-social-media-star-strangled-1783784538?rev=1468698314257&utm_campaign=socialflow_jezebel_facebook&utm_source=jezebel_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

http://deadstate.org/christians-go-into-freak-out-mode-as-satanist-opens-city-council-meeting-with-a-prayer

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/big12/2016/07/31/baylor-strict-conduct-code-might-have-silenced-rape-victims/87884594/

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2015/11/29/the-satanic-temples-seven-tenets-are-far-more-ethical-than-the-ten-commandments/

www.cardsagainsthumanity.com

www.fctry.com to purchase your own Bernie action figure if they are still available.

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After barely surviving a couple of weeks not recording and having to deal with the Republican and Democratic conventions, Chad cannot handle any more depressing news. Amanda sent Chad a link to some fun online games a while back and he used those as a coping mechanism.

http://www.thegoparcade.com/

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We discuss Religious freedom according to some Baptists, some stuff going on in Kentucky that is not a boat, and that darn Trump guy.

http://www.npr.org/2016/06/29/483901761/conservative-christians-grapple-with-what-religious-freedom-means-for-muslims?

http://www.thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/davidbadash/kim_davis_loses_appeal_of_contempt_charge_that_sent_her_to_jail

https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/27088-kentucky-judge-turns-away-nonreligious-couple

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/phil-robertson-proof-of-jesus_us_577b0250e4b09b4c43c0f4aa?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000592&yptr=yahoo

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/05/opinion/campaign-stops/the-theology-of-donald-trump.html?_r=0

http://mashable.com/2016/07/15/donald-trump-pence-campaign-logo/?utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Mashable+%28Mashable%29&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter#2we52pE_Lmqs

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We have a lot to discuss. The Ark Encounter opened plus we have more old stories to get caught up on such as polls about lack of religion. Amanda learns how to pronounce Louisville, and Chad talks about the passing of his grandmother.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3497755/Religion-dying-New-study-finds-just-18-percent-people-60-younger-attend-church-50-believe-God.html

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-12811197

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/progressivesecularhumanist/2016/06/anti-gay-pastor-that-praised-orlando-massacre-loses-lease/

http://bipartisanreport.com/2016/06/26/texas-court-says-citizens-can-skip-education-if-they-believe-the-rapture-is-coming-details/

http://www.npr.org/2016/07/04/484713101/a-noahs-ark-in-kentucky-encounters-controversy

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/wwjtd/2016/07/a-fun-day-at-ark-encounters-grand-opening/

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So the Supreme Court just helpped out women big time this week (well when this was recorded) Plus more Trump, blah blah blah, and women going to the dentist for “vaginal health”

http://www.newsy.com/videos/19-year-old-charged-after-allegedly-trying-to-assassinate-donald-trump

https://zenit.org/articles/interview-celibacy-a-blessing-not-a-burden/

https://sojo.net/articles/trump-announces-evangelical-advisory-board-featuring-michelle-bachmann-jerry-falwell-jr

http://freethinker.co.uk/2016/06/22/atheists-winning-over-muslims-with-seductive-reasoning/

http://wlrn.org/post/miami-women-go-dentist-reproductive-health-care-say-lawmakers-told-them

http://bust.com/living/16586-another-feminist-win-from-the-supreme-court.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/supreme-court-texas-abortion_us_57629378e4b05e4be860efe5

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TSP 63: Musim Converts? In Arkansas?

Chad and Amanda discuss several stories as usual but some redneck Muslims really stand out here. Also wrap up a story from back in January about some Muslim factory workers.

http://www.denverpost.com/2015/12/31/cargill-tried-to-resolve-issues-before-firing-colorado-muslim-workers/

http://unclesamsmisguidedchildren.com/fbi-questions-couple-threatened-waitress/

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/06/16/atheist-group-will-offer-free-secular-memorial-services-for-families-of-orlando-nightclub-victims/

http://www.967jackfm.com/2016/06/02/marijuana-laced-cookies-passed-out-at-a-church/

https://tbinews.wordpress.com/2016/05/20/32-arrested-in-knoxville-human-trafficking-operation/

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We discuss the mass shooting in Orlando. Other topics include A preacher learning about transgendered people, Christian bosses embezzling money for sex and other stuff.

http://www.thegailygrind.com/2016/05/09/he-was-told-his-gay-brother-went-missing-by-his-christian-parents-decades-later-he-found-him/

https://baptistnews.com/2016/05/13/seven-things-im-learning-about-transgender-persons/

http://deadstate.org/obama-cuts-all-funding-for-christian-based-abstinence-only-sex-ed-programs/

http://www.rawstory.com/2016/05/christian-charity-boss-admits-to-embezzling-475000-in-donations-to-pay-for-his-sex-addiction/

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/05/30/canadian-parents-on-trial-for-letting-their-diabetic-son-die-guess-why-they-ignored-doctors/

http://thefederalist.com/2016/06/14/judge-dismisses-misdemeanor-charges-against-the-man-who-exposed-planned-parenthood/

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/port-arthur-massacre-shooting-spree-changed-australia-gun-laws-n396476

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This is pretty much a halfassed attempt at an episode just to keep us in the rhythm of doing them. Amanda is away so we do a Skype call over a lunch break just to catch up. No major news, just 2 people catching up on life and sharing it with you.

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