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Episode 20.14 of The Non-Prophets airing April 4th featuring Jena Miyu, Arden of Eden, Mikey Famine and guest host Christy Powell of Secular Sexuality.This week’s episode starts with recent news from China and how the Chinese education system is pushing for teaching masculinity to young boys in school due to illegitimate fears of an effeminate take over. To no one’s surprise, the Catholic Church recently changed its stance on same-sex unions. Hear what the hosts have to say about the Vatican’s reasons of why Pope Francis’ original statements on same-sex unions have been taken out of context. In our “Shit Apologists Say” segment, the host comment on a recent interview from a former transgender woman, now transitioned man and Christian apologist Walt Heyer and how his faith and unfortunate experience is setting a bad precedent of misinformation regarding transgender people. In our final segment, the hosts positively reflect on the importance and meaning of March 31st, 2021, which marked the 12th annual Internat

The Non-Prophets episode 20.13 airing 3/21/28 was hosted by Johnny P, Cynthia McDonald, Martin Robert, and the return of special guest host Kenneth Leonard! This week’s episode covered the Georgia shooter, purity culture, Orientalism, Reparations, Anti-vaxxer update, and the tiniest bit of the awesomeness of of Marilla Marks Ricker Thank you all for watching, please share your feedback in the comments!ART - Georgia Shooter, Unhealthy Sexuality, and Racism Against Asian-AmericansDon’t Discount Evangelism As A Factor In Racist Murder Of Asian Spa Workers In Georgiahttps://religiondispatches.org/dont-discount-evangelicalism-as-a-factor-in-racist-murder-of-asian-spa-workers-in-georgia/The Alleged Atlanta Shooter’s Church Tried to Disappear From the Internethttps://www.vice.com/en/article/qjpymm/the-alleged-atlanta-shooters-church-tried-to-disappear-from-the-internetSuspect in Atlanta spa killings ‘big into religion’https://religionnews.com/2021/03/17/atlanta-massage-parlor-murder-suspect-big-into-religion/Woodst

The Non-Prophets episode 20.12 airing 3/21/21 was hosted by P*ck, Malty, and special guest host Laura Magee! This week’s episode covered new legislation in Kentucky, religious human trafficking in Pakistan, a problematic sermon in Missouri, and how many people are starting to volunteer.Thank you all for watching, please share your feedback in the comments! Kentucky bill would make it a crime to insult a police officerhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/kentucky-bill-would-make-it-a-crime-to-insult-a-police-officer/?ftag=CNM-00-10aag7eLink to the bill: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/21rs/sb211.htmlAbducted, shackled and forced to marry at 12https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-56337182How can you report human trafficking in your area?https://www.state.gov/domestic-trafficking-hotlines/Fox News: Missouri pastor on leave after telling wives to 'lose weight,' strive to look like Melania Trump.https://www.foxnews.com/us/missouri-pastor-on-leave-after-telling-wives-to-lose-weight-and-make-themselves-sexually-available

A constructive panel discussion of episode 20.11 of The Non-Prophets airing March 14th with Jena Miyu, Cynthia McDonald, Neil The 604 Atheist and welcoming back our guest host X from Utah Outcast.This episode focuses on various international issues starting with the “worth” of managing a home and addressing the problem of period poverty. In our “Strange But True” segment, a woman claims a miracle birth and a deeper dive into the issue with miracle claims. Since March is Women’s History Month, we end with highlighting contributions of women throughout our history.A Woman’s “Worth”The Guardian, Feb 24, 2021: By Helen DavidsonWoman awarded $7,700 for five years of housework in China divorce rulinghttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/24/woman-awarded-7700-for-five-years-of-housework-in-china-divorce-rulingHindustan Times, Feb 6,2021: By Soumya Kapoor Mehta and Sona MitraRecognising housework: Is paying the only way?https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/recognising-housework-is-paying-the-only-way-101612532

Fact or Fiction: Does ‘cancel culture’ work in holding people accountable?https://globalnews.ca/news/7633799/fact-or-fiction-cancel-culture-accountability/ CNN.com Feb. 8, 2021Analysis: The end of the road for Lou Dobbsby Brian Stelter, Chief Media Correspondenthttps://www.cnn.com/2021/02/06/media/lou-dobbs-fox-news-last-show/index.html VULTURE JAN. 18, 2021Simon & Schuster Cancels Senator Josh Hawley’s Forthcoming Book After Capitol RiotBy Chris Murphy@christresshttps://www.vulture.com/2021/01/simon-and-schuster-cancels-senator-josh-hawleys-book-riot.html The Magazine of the University of Central Florida Fall 2020Is Cancel Culture Effective? (Opinion) By Nicole Dudenhoeferhttps://www.ucf.edu/pegasus/is-cancel-culture-effective/ LOOKING BACK: Michel de MontaigneFreethought Almanac https://freethoughtalmanac.wordpress.com/2011/02/28/february-28-michel-de-montaigne/ The New York Times Jun 28, 2020Montaigne Fled the Plague, and Found Himselfhttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/28/opinion/montaigne-plague-essays.

The Non-Prophets episode 20.09 airing on February 28, 2021 was hosted by Martin, P*ck and guest host Jenna Belk. We aim to discuss all of these topics with an open mind and to bring a skeptical and humanist perspective to the news of the day. We discuss the passing of conservative radio hate-spewer, Rush Limbaugh. We also talk about the crippling winter storm that wiped out the Texas power grid and public water system. We touch on the issue of school vouchers and discuss what they are and how they work. And lastly, for our looking back segment, we look at Pussy Riot and how they were arrested about 9 years ago for protesting in a church. Thank you all for watching, please share your feedback in the comments!Segment 1 - Rush LimbaughRush Limbaugh Leaves Behind a Conservative Movement No Longer Interested in Truth. That Alarms Me as a Conservativehttps://time.com/5915574/rush-limbaugh-dies-legacy/ Rush Limbaugh, Bigoted King Of Talk Radio, Dies At 70https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rush-limbaugh-talk-radio-dies_n

The Non-Prophets 20.08 for February 21, 2021 with Puck, Rudy Bee, Cynthia McDonald and Malty.Articles discussed:https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/abortion-law-protests-poland-put-civil-liberties-spotlight-n1256252https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2021/01/27/chaplains-facebook-post-denigrating-transgender-troops-under-investigation-by-army/https://freethoughtalmanac.wordpress.com/2011/02/15/february-15-susan-b-anthony/https://www.egyptindependent.com/middle-east-are-people-losing-their-religion/ https://www.readfrontier.org/stories/oklahoma-trying-to-return-its-2m-stockpile-of-hydroxychloroquine/ Don't like ads? Consider becoming a patron for commercial-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thenonprophets We welcome your comments on the thread for this show. ► https://www.facebook.com/groups/nonprophetslive► Contact us with questions or news stories at: radio@atheist-community.org-------WHAT IS THE NON-PROPHETS?The Non-Prophets is a live internet radio show airing at 3:00pm Central time and focuses on

Art 1 – Abortion law protests in Poland put civil liberties in the spotlightAbortion law protests inPoland put civil liberties in the spotlight (nbcnews.com)Also see:https://ffrf.org/component/k2/item/25602-abortion-rightshttps://www.guttmacher.org/sites/default/files/report_downloads/aww_appendix_table_1.pdfArt 2 - Chaplain’s Facebook post denigrating transgendertroops under investigation by ArmyChaplain's Facebook postdenigrating transgender troops under investigation by Army (armytimes.com)Also see: https://theconversation.com/the-military-minorities-and-social-engineering-a-long-history-81796Looking Back - Leontyne Price & February 12 founding of theNAACPNAACP: https://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/social-science/sociology/reform/naacp https://historicalnaacp.weebly.com/naacp-achievements.htmlhttps://naacp.org/naacp-legal-team/naacp-legal-history/#:~:text=Painter%20and%20McLaurin%20v.,the%20NAACP's%20greatest%20legal%20victories.Leontyne Price: https://www.thoughtco.com/leontyne-price-soprano-352997

The Non-Prophets 20.04 for January 24th, 2021 with Rudy Bee, Outcast X, Neil the 604 Atheist and MartinArticles discussed on todays episode:► Vox: "Most churches are losing members fast — but not the Mormons. Here’s why."https://www.vox.com/identities/2019/3/6/18252231/mormons-mormonism-church-of-latter-day-saints?fbclid=IwAR1EB086_kTU93EauyyFJyUDx8ChVdwvIXJv2gx1XlIo19U49ZBy0ZYuSpU► The Guardian: "US set for flurry of ‘Christian nationalist’ bills advanced by religious right"https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jan/15/christian-nationalist-religious-right-legislation-bills► Food & Wine: "Sleepytime Tea and the Little Known Religion Behind It"https://www.foodandwine.com/drinks/sleepytime-tea-and-little-known-religion-behind-it?fbclid=IwAR0jUtYe1jdp8EjOjXSBE3iayYA_cECUtWGMwoo5o1i72RrBhPj7Mz-jYTY► NBC News: "Supreme Court allows government to enforce abortion pill rule"https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-allows-government-enforce-abortion-pill-rule-n1253987?cid=eml_nbn_20210112Don'

A constructive panel discussion of episode 20.06 of The Non-Prophets airing February 7th with Jena Miyu, Neil The 604 Atheist, Malty and Guest Host Mikey Famine.This episode is focused on having a conversation about implicit racial bias, discrimination, and black social justice. In honor of Black History Month, while acknowledging the unrest of racial disparities, positive affirmation, interfaith dialogue, and hope is encouraged. In our “Looking Back” segment, Shirley Chisolm demonstrates proof of perseverance and leadership for current minority leaders that are making history today.Links to the articles and resources discussed on this episode are below.► Hair Discrimination & The CROWN ActThe Official Campaign of the CROWN Actwww.thecrownact.comIs Hair Discrimination Race Discrimination?https://www.americanbar.org/groups/business_law/publications/blt/2020/05/hair-discrimination/► Racial InjusticeBlack Atlantans Say Response to DC Rioters Shows Double Standardhttp://www.hastingstribune.com/ap/national/bla

The Non-Prophets 20.03 for January 17th, 2020 with Puck, Neil the 604 Atheist and Malty.Don't like ads? Consider becoming a patron for commercial-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thenonprophets We welcome your comments on the thread for this show. ► https://www.facebook.com/groups/nonprophetslive► Contact us with questions or news stories at: radio@atheist-community.org-------WHAT IS THE NON-PROPHETS?The Non-Prophets is a live internet radio show airing at 3:00pm Central time and focuses on current events and commentary from an atheist perspective. The Atheist Community of Austin is organized as a nonprofit educational corporation to develop and support the atheist community, to provide opportunities for socializing and friendship, to promote secular viewpoints, to encourage positive atheist culture, to defend the first amendment principle of state-church separation, to oppose discrimination against atheists and to work with other organizations in pursuit of common goals.We define atheism as the lack of

The Non-Prophets 20.02 for January 10, 2020 with Kurt, Mandisa Thomas, Cynthia McDonald and Malty.Articles discussed in this episode:BN’s 10th Anniversary and ACA fundraiser (link below) ► https://blacknonbelievers.com/bns10th2021/Christian nationalism's Covid vaccine doubt threatens America's herd immunity► https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/christian-nationalism-s-covid-vaccine-doubt-threatens-america-s-herd-ncna1252515History Of Medical Testing Has Left Many African Americans Hesitant About The New COVID-19 Vaccine ► https://www.capradio.org/articles/2020/12/17/history-of-medical-testing-has-left-many-african-americans-hesitant-about-the-new-covid-19-vaccine/Looking Back: Ernestine Rose► https://freethoughtalmanac.wordpress.com/2011/01/13/january-13-ernestine-rose/Don't like ads? Consider becoming a patron for commercial-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thenonprophets We welcome your comments on the thread for this show. ► https://www.facebook.com/groups/nonprophetslive► Contact us with questions

The Non-Prophets 20.01 for January 3, 2020 with Johnny P, Mindy (Sassy Heathen) and Malty.Articles Discussed in this episode:Conservative Christian Leader: A Man is “Responsible for How His Wife Votes”► https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2020/10/30/conservative-christian-leader-a-man-is-responsible-for-how-his-wife-votes/New psychological research links atheism to emotional suppression► https://www.psypost.org/2020/07/new-psychological-research-links-atheism-to-emotional-suppression-57490Looking Back - Jawaharlal Nehru► https://freethoughtalmanac.wordpress.com/2011/11/14/november-14-jawaharlal-nehru/Religious data platform 'targets mentally ill, vulnerable people'► https://www.dw.com/en/us-religious-data-platform-targets-mentally-ill-vulnerable-people/a-55062013?maca=en-reddit-sharingJerry Falwell Jr. is Suing Liberty University for Ruining His Reputation► https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2020/10/29/jerry-falwell-jr-is-suing-liberty-university-for-ruining-his-reputation/Don't like ads? Consider becoming a

The magnanimous hosts of episode 20.05 of The Non-Prophets airing January 31st were P*ck, Jim, Barrows, and Phoenix Nightengale, with Guest Host Kenneth Leonard! This episode focused on President Biden’s historically diverse Cabinet appointments, the fall of QAnon and the rise of the Patriot Party, Looking Back at an industrial chemist, Nobel Prize winner and namer of “the fourth state of matter” Irving Langmuir and his Symptoms of Pathological Science, and we finish up with the last minute pardons and clemencies by Former-President Trump. Links to the articles and resources discussed on this episode are below. ► Biden’s historically diverse Cabinet President-elect Joe Biden has the most historically diverse Cabinet… https://www.kctv5.com/president-elect-joe-biden-has-the-most-historically-diverse-cabinet-but-what-does-that-mean/article_8e861bec-79e5-5952-a4a4-95b56c54ebbc.htmlBiden cabinet: Does this diverse team better reflect America? https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-55080344There Are Now More At

The Non-Prophets 19.18 for December 27, 2020 with Malty, Jena Miyu and Kurt.Articles discussed in this episode:There Are Now More Atheists in State and Federal Office Than Ever Before-► https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2020/11/21/there-are-now-more-atheists-in-state-and-federal-office-than-ever-before/ Americans United Denounces Trump Administration Rule That Allows Federal Contractors To Use Religion To Discriminate Against Workers► https://www.au.org/media/press-releases/Dept-Labor-Rule-Discrimination?fbclid=IwAR0BOJcvOpCOijCR_zjfbWkTlrEMxJRv9vBLn-RvqdV9aTNYS4YEKIY4ymsLooking Back - James George Frazer► https://freethoughtalmanac.wordpress.com/2011/01/01/january-1-james-george-frazer/ Religious intolerance is 'bigger cause of prejudice than race', says report ► https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/nov/15/religious-intolerance-is-bigger-cause-of-prejudice-than-race-says-reportDon't like ads? Consider becoming a patron for commercial-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thenonprophets We welcome your

The Non-Prophets 19.17 for 12-20-2020 with Puck, Jim Barrows, Cynthia McDonald and Martin.Articles discussed in this episode:Justices rule Muslim men can sue FBI agents over no-fly list► https://religionnews.com/2020/12/10/justices-rule-muslim-men-can-sue-fbi-agents-over-no-fly-list/?fbclid=IwAR1xQKCl14R0y7KQCsvY5lFSn0j_qNQkNyJ7FTlqckTI0Wu5jdHbBWZ-0f4The U.S. Ranks 24th in Global Ranking of Nations Promoting Freedom of Thought► https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2020/12/11/the-u-s-ranks-24th-in-global-ranking-of-nations-promoting-freedom-of-thought-2/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1kCKofaQL4AEAaUog5dzEsoKhknQXWz1Y8LaBquhjmCrqjMACYdlJ_6HkLooking Back - Clara Barton► https://freethoughtalmanac.wordpress.com/2010/12/25/december-25-clara-barton/The Guardian: Former Eton students write letter backing under-fire headteacher.► https://www.theguardian.com/education/2020/dec/08/former-eton-students-open-letter-support-under-fire-headmasterDon't like ads? Consider becoming a patron for comm

The Non-Prophets 19.16 for 12/13/2020 with Puck, Rudy Bee, Martin and Ethan Micheal.This week's articles and links:► The ‘Kraken’ Lawyer: How Veteran Litigator Sidney Powell Became a QAnon Heroinehttps://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/t... ► QAnon goes to Washington: two supporters win seats in CongressBelievers in Deep State conspiracy enter halls of powerhttps://www.rollcall.com/2020/11/05/q... ► Looking Back - Uri Geller (December 20, 1946)https://freethoughtalmanac.wordpress.... ► Want to understand Trump’s die-hard fans? Look to alternative medicine.https://www.washingtonpost.com/outloo... ► Greek Orthodox Church rules yoga is 'incompatible' with Christianityhttps://web.ground.news/article/0e0b9...Don't like ads? Consider becoming a patron for commercial-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thenonprophets We welcome your comments on the thread for this show. ► https://www.facebook.com/groups/nonpr...► Contact us with questions or news stories at: radio@atheist-community.org

The Non-Prophets 19.15 2020-12-02 with Johnny P. Angel, Cynthia McDonald and Neil the 604 Atheist. This week's articles and links: ► Donald Trump: The End-Times President https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/donald-trump-christians-fundamentalists-end-times-rapture-1083131/ ► In Covid-19 regulations case, Sotomayor dissent claps back at Supreme Court majority https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/covid-19-regulations-case-sotomayor-dissent-claps-back-supreme-court-n1249122Also see the opinion itself: No. 20A87; Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn New York v. Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of New York https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/20a87_4g15.pdfAlso see the executive order itself: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/no-2028-continuing-temporary-suspension-and-modification-laws-relating-disaster-emergency Also see Andrew Seidel's article: https://religiondispatches.org/with-this-thanksgiving-bombshell-scotus-began-implementation-of-an-ultraconservative-agenda/ ► Looking Back: Dece

The Non-Prophets 19.14 2020-10-21 with Kurt, Jim Barrows, and Phoenix.mp3► Atheism: The “No-God” Religionhttps://www.christiancourier.com/articles/1533-atheism-the-no-god-religion► Article 2: Can Artificial Intelligence Predict Religious Violence? https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/07/artificial-intelligence-religion-atheism/565076/► John Dewey https://freethoughtalmanac.wordpress.com/2011/10/20/october-20-john-dewey/► Article 3 (Funny): The first millennial saint? Italian teenager known as patron saint of the internet a step away from Catholic honor. https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation-world/ct-nw-nyt-catholic-church-teen-saint-carlo-acutis-20201013-tr5wg5emivbufoyqhkv42lk72e-story.htmlDon't like ads? Consider becoming a patron for commercial-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thenonprophets We welcome your comments on the thread for this show.► https://www.facebook.com/groups/nonprophetslive► Contact us with questions or news stories at: radio@atheist-community.org

The Non-Prophets 19.12 for November 15th, 2020 with Puck, Rudy Bee and Phoenix.Articles covered in this episode:► Pope Francis Endorses Same-Sex Civil Unions For First Time In His Papacyhttps://www.wbur.org/radioboston/2020...► New Texas rule lets social workers turn away clients who are LGBTQ or have a disabilityhttps://www.texastribune.org/2020/10/...► Looking Back: Émile Combeshttps://freethoughtalmanac.wordpress....► The Dunning-Kruger effect: Misunderstood, misrepresented, overused and … non-existent?https://skepchick.org/2020/10/the-dun...► Trump’s spiritual advisor goes viral with Eminem-soundtracked cliphttps://www.nme.com/news/music/trumps...Don't like ads? Consider becoming a patron for commercial-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thenonprophets We welcome your comments on the thread for this show. ► https://www.facebook.com/groups/nonpr... ► Contact us with questions or news stories at: radio@atheist-community.org