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Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.



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— A Christian show's viral "persecution" marketing campaign backfired. (2:15)





— The Supreme Court is about to fumble a simple church/state separation case. (15:05)



— An atheist in Florida says if controversial books are banned, then the Bible needs to go too. (35:15) 



— An Alabama couple can't adopt a kid because they're non-religious. (40:46)



— Christians sang worship music on an airplane. (49:06)



— A Christian "health insurance" ministry left families high and dry because it was all a grift. (58:09)



— Canadians say evangelicals hurt society more than any other religious group. (1:09:18)
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Ep. 424 - This Christian Show's Ad Campaign Backfired

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Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — After proselytizing at graduation, did a Kentucky student deserve his diploma? (0:21) — If Oklahoma allows Bible class "released time," Satanists are ready to pounce. (13:00) — Voucher programs are expanding, propping up religious schools with tax dollars. (32:00) — Southwest Airlines: We didn't fire that flight attendant because of her Christianity. (42:44) — Christian zealot who destroyed Satanic display in Iowa Capitol accepts plea deal. (56:35) SPONSOR: Celebrate Father’s Day by going to Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code FRIENDLY60 at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year. Plus use code FRIENDLY60 to get an additional $20 off your first three orders. Again, that's Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code FRIENDLY60!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 534 - Oklahoma's Bible Class "Released Time"

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Christian missionaries were killed in Haiti. They never should have been there. (0:40) — Florida civics teachers are still being indoctrinated with Christian Nationalism. (17:47) — The Texas GOP's proposed platform would force the Bible in schools. (31:20) — Texas found a devious way to get the Bible in front of elementary school students. (49:19) — Parting words from Geoff Schroeder, the only openly atheist Republican lawmaker in the country. (1:12:57) SPONSOR: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly and choose salmon, chicken breast, or steak tips FREE in every order for a year, plus get $20 off your first order!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 533 - Christian Missionaries Killed in Haiti

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Louisiana is about to force the Ten Commandments in every classroom. (1:20) — Woman claims her Christian megachurch banned her for criticizing the pastor. (27:10) — An Alabama principal let a preacher "talk about Jesus" at a mental health assembly. (51:35) — GOP still claims, without evidence, the State Department is "promoting atheism." (1:00:40) — Census shock: Majority of Scottish people say they have "no religion." (1:24:19) SPONSOR: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly and choose salmon, chicken breast, or steak tips FREE in every order for a year, plus get $20 off your first order!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 532 - Ten Commandments in Louisiana Schools

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Harrison Butker's commencement address was a disgrace to Catholics everywhere. (1:55) — Texas megachurch caught manipulating traffic data to get new stoplight. (26:10) — A statue of disgraced evangelist Billy Graham got unveiled in the U.S. Capitol. (39:31) — MN lawmaker: Public schools engage in "censorship" by not teaching Creationism. (45:55) — Christian college fires professor for challenging right-wing talking points. (56:08) — A Louisiana school gave kids a biblical advice book comparing sex to slavery. (1:16:28) SPONSOR: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly and choose salmon, chicken breast, or steak tips FREE in every order for a year, plus get $20 off your first order!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 531 - Harrison Butker's Commencement Address

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — A high school artist called out Christian bigotry. Her school board is furious. (1:33) — Southern Baptist membership dropped yet again to a 47-year low (17:48) — A pastor who was "betrothed" to a child, then abused her, is finally in custody. (34:10) — Lying preacher John MacArthur: "There's no such thing" as PTSD, OCD, and ADHD. (50:45) — The Boy Scouts, despite its "inclusive" rebranding, will still exclude atheists. (1:03:19) SPONSOR: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly and choose salmon, chicken breast, or steak tips FREE in every order for a year, plus get $20 off your first order!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 424 - This Christian Show's Ad Campaign Backfired

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