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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 GOP lawmaker says she’s tired of “godless” people running the government. (1:30)





— Jeff Green, the richest man in Utah, just quit the Mormon Church. (7:55)





— A bunch of Christians think a statue outside the U.N. represents the End Times “beast.” (23:50)





— A “Baby Baphomet” display in the IL State Capitol has a bunch of Catholic detractors. (30:35)





— A Christian jewelry store is suing the military over faith-based dog tags. (40:00)





— A man just sued the leaders of Rhema Bible Training College in Oklahoma for saying he had “contagious demons.” (48:50)
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Ep. 406 - Utah's Richest Man Just Quit Mormonism

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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. 406 - Utah's Richest Man Just Quit Mormonism

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