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The Non-Prophets, Episode 21.05 airing Sunday, January 30rd 2022 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Teo El Ateo, Secular Rarity and ObjectivelyDan. This week’s episode covers Pope Emeritus Benedict's lack of spine dealing with another rapist priest. Please don’t give horse de-wormer to inmates. NASA helps fund a look into religious feelings on the existence of aliens. Ending with a pastor that want to bring the faith alive by rubbing spit in his brother’s eye… Literally. Articles DiscussedSegment 1: Popewatch! - BBC News - Former Pope Benedict failed to act over abuse, new report findsJOE HERNANDEZ. January 18, 2022Links to Main Articles:http://tiny.cc/popewatchabuseSegment 2: Arkansas inmates are suing after being given ivermectin to treat COVID-19Links to Main Articles:http://tiny.cc/inmatesivermectinSegment 3: Strange But True - NASA used religious experts to predict how humans may react to aliensThe Hill, Brooke Migdon - Dec. 28, 2021Links to Main Articles: http://tiny.cc/nasamysticsSegment 4: Shit Internet Apo

The Non-Prophets, Episode 21.04 airing Sunday, January 23rd 2022 featuring Laura Magee, Richard Gilliver and August.Ships log: Rear Admiral Johnny P. Angel reporting.Ahoy! This week aboard the Flagship of the Atheist Experience Network, Laura Magee, Richard Gilliver and August head for international waters. Of course, they begin at the official NP winter quarters, a small, but comfortable villa, up the Tiber from the Tyrrhenian Sea, not far from Ostia Antica, seaport of ancient Rome, itself. The skuttlebutt is that il Papa is singing some pro-LGBTQ shanties. A closer listen is warranted. They find that his tone is somehow off…hmmm. Having weighed anchor, these modern day Argonauts sail for what seems a lifetime, only to find themselves traversing the Sulu Sea (yes, the SULU Sea). Upon making landfall at Bataan Port, our intrepid crew surveys the Philippines’ new ban on child marriage. About time they cheer! But what is this, they each descry through their looking glass? The expected: religious-types making a

This weeks episode covers money found behind Joel Osteen’s toilet, how the State of Utah is using the LDS church to decrease their welfare benefits, how a mob lynched a man in Pakistan due to an accusation of blasphemy, ending with a Step In the Right Direction with pastors joining “The Great Resignation”. Articles DiscussedSegment 1: Joel Osteen is the Pablo Escobar of ChristianityLink to Main Article: “Plumber Finds Money at Mega-Church” http://tiny.cc/osteendirtymoneyAdditional Reference: “Plumber Receives Reward for Finding Money” http://tiny.cc/dirtymoneycomecleanSegment 2: ..And the Poor turn to JesusLink to Main Article: “LDS Church Enables Utah Welfare” http://tiny.cc/ldsatwarSegment 3: The Ultimate Sin: BlasphemyLink to Main Article: “Sri Lanken Man Killed for Alleged Blasphemy” http://tiny.cc/20toeternity Segment 4: [Step in the Right Direction] - The Great ResignationLink to Main Article: “The Great Resignation” http://tiny.cc/biblicalresignation

The Non-Prophets, Episode 21. Airing Sunday, January 9th featuring Malty, “Teo El Ateo, Secular Rarity and guest host Genevieve of That GD show!Summary - On this week’s episode we cover bigotry against burkinis in Bangladesh. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls out Kwanzaa as a fake religion. FFRF wants North Carolina Sheriff to remove bible quotes from his department’s wall and we end with a Nigerian Prophet giving Satan a Wrestling smack down to win the spiritual heavyweight championship. So…Please join us for the Non-prophets episode 21.02 premiering Sunday Jan 9 at 3 PM CT. Articles DiscussedSegment 1 [2:52]: Muslim Women at the BeachLink to Main Article: “Bangladesh: Women-only beach scrapped after social media outcry”http://tiny.cc/womenonlybeachscraped“When Swimming As a Muslim Woman Becomes A Political Act”http://tiny.cc/swimmingandpoliticsAdditional Reference:“6 facts about women’s rights in Bangladesh”http://tiny.cc/factsbdwomensrightsSegment 2 [30:32]: Marjorie Taylor Greene’s War on Kwanzaa!Link to Ma

The Atheist Community of Austin Holiday Trivia Challenge - Semi Finals - Year End Special.We are pre-recording this challenge so that we could give you something interesting to watch over the holidays, but also give our hard working hosts and crew some time off to spend with their family and friends.This will be a 5 part series, with one episode appearing on each of our AEN Network shows. The schedule is as follows:The preliminary rounds will consist of 5 questions each, and will be shown on the Secular Sexuality channel on Thursday, December 23rd at 7pm Central: http://tiny.cc/ytssThe first two Quarter Final rounds will consist of 7 questions each, and will be shown on the Truth Wanted channel on Friday, December 24th at 7pm Central: http://tiny.cc/yttwThe second two Quarter Final rounds will consist of 7 questions each, and will be shown on Talk Heathen on Sunday, December 26th at 1pm Central: http://tiny.cc/ytthThe two Semi-final rounds will consist of 7 questions each, and will be shown on The Non-Prophe

Atheist Christmas Greetings from this week’s host Johnny, Cynthia, Nate, and Jason as they open the show with a history lesson on the cultural and commercial phenomenon of the winter celebrations. The hosts discuss the holiday blues in the time of COVID, which for some can be the loneliest time of the year. In the final segment, the Little Drummer Boy beats his drum to the tune of Christian Conservatives being frantic about the so-called War on Christmas. It’s the most unholy time of the year!Articles DiscussedSegment 1: History of Xmas and Winter CelebrationsMain Article: “History of Christmas”http://tiny.cc/historyxmas Additional References:“Winter Solstice Celebrations” http://tiny.cc/winsolcel“Roman Festival of Sol Invictus” https://www.thecolchesterarchaeologis... “Weirdest Christmas Traditions” http://tiny.cc/weirdxmas Segment 2: Xmas in the Time of COVIDMain Article: “COVID Concerns During Christmas” http://tiny.cc/covidxmas Segment 3: Holiday BluesMain Article: “Putting Mental Health First” http://t

The Non-Prophets, Episode 20.50 airing Sunday, December 12th featuring Laura Magee, JMike, Kenneth Leonard and NP Intimate Secular RarityThis week on The Non-Prophets, three-time NP Intimate Secular Rarity joins Laura, JMike and Kenneth to dispel delusions of the ignorant. Kicking off the show with a discussion on the continuing fight against the opposition attempting to strike at Roe v. Wade. Author of “The God Delusion,” Richard Dawkins, strikes a chord on social media advocating for signatures declaring opposition to gender reassignment surgery. BAD NEWS: QAnon’s “Queen of Canada” Romana Didulo declares duck hunting season on healthcare workers, politicians and journalists. GOOD NEWS: Canada bans conversion therapy! Articles Discussed Segment 1 [3:14]: FFRF: Abortion in Peril Main Article: “Pro-Choice Justices Defend Roe v. Wade” http://tiny.cc/justiceforrvw Additional Reference: “Abortion Case Challenging Roe v. Wade” http://tiny.cc/challengervw Segment 2 [26:40]: Richard Dawkins’ Declaration Main A

The Non-Prophets, Episode 20.49 airing Sunday, December 5th featuring Nate Smith, Cynthia McDonald, Richard Gilliver, and Mateo “Teo El Ateo” Montero. This week on The Non-Prophets, Nate Smith and his pact of well-seasoned hosts, Cynthia McDonald, Richard Gilliver, and Mateo Montero, open up this week’s episode with news from the Philippines of a Megachurch leader being charged with sex trafficking. As the current news cycles, the jury of the NP hosts remains in session as they assess the similarities and differences between the Rittenhouse and Arbery verdicts. **TRIGGER WARNING** A solemn discussion regarding the issues of “thought crimes” in relation to ‘minor-attracted people’. In the final segment, more homophobic rhetoric from Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson… Yes, he really is just the worst. Articles Discussed Segment 1 [4:30]: Sex Traffiking Behind the Pulpit *Suggested article by BrockDaMisanthrope - member of Atheist Community of Discord fan server Main Article: “Megachurch Leader Charged with Sex Traffiki

This week on The Non-Prophets, Cynthia, Jena and Malty welcome a new guest to the show, The Afro Humanist, on a series of topical news from the motherland where the state of Nigeria open delegations with Egypt to combat religious extremism. At the top of the show, we have an NP Update on Ex-Bishop Novell. He has found new employment.. as a “farmer” of sorts. Eyewitness accounts surface about the tragic slayings of cult parishioners following the death of a cultist leader from Jamaica. In the final segment, there is a “Step in the Right Direction” as a fraudulent church is forced to pay back FEMA money after making false claims following Hurricane Katrina.Articles DiscussedSegment 1 [10:31]: Looking Back: “Ex-Bishop Exports Pig Semen.. Oh My!”Main Article: “Ex-Bishop Finds New Job”http://tiny.cc/exbishopseamen Additional References:“Spanish Bishop Quits for Erotica Writer”http://tiny.cc/bishopanderoticwriter “Cardinal Pleads for Bishop’s Privacy”http://tiny.cc/BishopprivacyNP CLIP: from Segment #2 of The Non-

The Non-Prophets 20.47 for November 21, 2021 with Teo El Ateo, Nate Smith, Cindy Plaza and Johnny P. Angel.

Episode Title: When Money Masters and Ball Players Don’t Play Fair, The Non-Prophets 20.46The Non-Prophets, Episode 20.46 airing Sunday, November 14th featuring Cynthia McDonald, Richard Gilliver and Arden HartThis week on The Non-Prophets, Cynthia, Richard and Arden talk about Aaron Rodgers and his “homeopathic” vaccine substitute along with Kyrie Irving and his NBA anti-vaxxers. Following that discussion, news of Christian radio host Doc Gallagher’s 3 life prison terms for conning his listeners out of millions of dollars. The religious right is shamelessly crowing about how they won the Virginia governor’s race by sowing fear of trans people, and the dreaded scourge: CRT (which they can’t seem to define).Articles DiscussedSegment 1 [4:27]: How the Anti-Vax Ball BouncesMain Article: “Packers’ QB Homeopathic Vaccine Solution” http://tiny.cc/vaxpaxQBFA Additional Reference: “Kyrie Irving and NBA Anti-Vaxxers” http://tiny.cc/nbavax “Prevea Health Drops Partnership with Rodgers”http://tiny.cc/preveadrop Segment

This episode is truly LIT! Nate Smith leads the show, Mateo and Secular Rarity argue over best hair, and Puck returns to the Non-Prophets’ hosting seat. The panel opens up a talk on recent news out of Ghana where the Archbishop of Canterbury criticizes a proposed bill encouraging increased penalties against the LGBT community. Special NP Recap involving more instances of African Pastors performing resurrection acts and fatally losing their lives because of it. The conversation takes a deep dive into the continuing dysfunction surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Latest “S**t Internet Apologists Say” conspiracy theorist Rick Wiles claims the American government is using the COVID-19 vaccine to impregnate its’ citizens with parasitic eggs in order to amass an uncivil “evil cabal” … We wish we were making this s**t up.

This week our NP crew talks about where the line is on inappropriate costumes, christian hell houses, Greg Locke has some strange ideas on the Druids and cultural appropriation of Halloween by Xians.

The Non-Prophets, Episode 20.43 airing Sunday, October 24th featuring Malty, Laura Magee, Richard Gilliver, and guest host Genevieve, co-host of “That GD Show.” It’s been 1 year since the renewal of The Non-Prophets! On this Anniversary Show, Malty, Laura Magee and Richard Gilliver are joined by co-host of “That GD Show” Genevieve discussing new developments from the gun-loving Christian sect. The Southern Baptist church experiences a drop in their pulpit with the resignation of Ronnie Floyd. American school boards are being attacked by very angry right-wing crisis actors. In our final segment, “Looking Back,” our hosts discuss when the true end of the world date should have occurred.

Oh my not-a-god, people! I am so fired up for this week’s show! Did you know that we are a Christian nation?? Yeah, I didn’t either, but according to NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, we are. So...there you are. If you are as shocked as the rest of us Non’s were, join us on Sunday at 3pm Central as we discuss Mark Robinson’s revelations. We also get into the heavy discussions of the ethics of using primates for neurological research and the ongoing wrong-doings of the Catholic Church. We lighten is up with an amusing little bit about a man who is suing his… get this… psychic… for not being…psychic.

The Non-Prophets, Episode 20.41 airing Sunday, October 10th featuring Johnny P. Angel, Mateo “Teo El Ateo” Montero, NP Intimate: Richard Gilliver, and guest host Scott Dickie. Covering the possible reduction of islamophobia in the UK by increasing Celebrity exposure. A leaked document about Top Republicans interactions with extremist groups. How Iceland likes Thor more than Luther and a Philly priest who skimms thousands gets probation as penance.

The Non-Prophets, Episode 20.40 airing Sunday, October 3rd featuring Laura Magee, Jena Miyu, Nate Smith, and ExXtianErin.Summary - On this week’s episode ExXtianErin joins Laura, Jena and Nate for ninety minutes of impressions, laffs and outrage over Kenneth Copeland, One Angry Mom, more news over abortion in Texas and how being non-religious may be good for you! Article Links Here - Segment 1: [SHIT INTERNET APOLOGISTS SAY] Mom against birth control ad Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta 24 Sept. 2021Angry Christian Mom Boycotts Phexxi Birth Control Ad Due To “Sexual Perversion” http://tiny.cc/MomsAgainstBC VICE, By Jelisa Castrodale 18 Dec 2020Everything 'One Million Moms' Wanted to Call the Manager About in 2020 http://tiny.cc/MillionMomsSegment 2: Texas Abortion in the bible?salon, By Nathaniel Manderson 18 Sept. 2021 Evangelical theology is what made the Texas abortion outrage possible http://tiny.cc/TexasAbortsBible The Women’s, Abortion; the myths https://www.thewomens.org.au/health-information/unplann

Hollywood is attempting to rally its community to boycott Texas in protest of new abortion law and the Satanic Temple is following suit. Mexico steps in the right direction by finally decriminalizing abortion despite being the second largest catholic country in the world (maybe TX can learn from their example). And Candice Owens is served up a plate of poetic justice being denied a Covid test by Aspen Laboratories.

This week, Arden, Nate and Special Guest Colson correct a mistake from last week when they said Texas Senate Bill 29 was passed into law (it wasn’t but Governor Abbott called a third special session of the TX Leg to correct that “error”) discuss vaccine passports, share their thoughts on Harvard’s new atheist chaplain, Greg Epstein, look back to Roger Williams and his early call for church state separation, and they round that episode off with “Chicken Little” preacherman Mat Staver who warns that the Covid-19 vaccine will make planes fall from the SKY!

The Non-Prophets, Episode 20.35 airing Sunday, August 29th featuring Malty, Cynthia McDonald, Johnny P. Angel and NP Intimate Neil the 604 Atheist.This week on the Non-Prophets, friend of the show (not really) self-proclaimed Christian prophetess Kat Kerr defends her position on visiting heaven. According to her, god has extra kidneys in his heavenly warehouse just in case you need one. Given the recent events in Afghanistan, Christians demonstrate their support through unreliable “faith and prayer.” There is an NP Update involving bigotry in religious colleges where the Department of Education plans to rescind a Trump-era rule establishing continuation of funds to them. The hosts conclude this episode with a Step in the Right Direction as news out of Canada grants a polyamorous family better legal protections.