573 - The Atheists Ignoring the Real "War on Science"
Friendly Atheist Podcast
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🗓️ 6 March 2025
⏱️ 71 minutes
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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.
— Prominent atheists are weaponizing the "War on Science" to push right-wing grievances. (4:07)
— Rep. Mark Alford tells fired KC federal workers “God has a plan” at hostile town hall. (26:00)
— Former Secular Coalition for America leader wins special election for Maine legislature. (31:15)
— Survey: Christianity's decline has slowed down... for now. (34:57)
— WV Republicans want their Constitution to say the Bible is a "foundational text." (42:16)
— Christian lawmaker still wants teachers to be able to hit students with disabilities. (45:19)
— Iowa lawmaker rages against colleagues for passing anti-trans bill: "Shame on you, Christians!" (1:01:53)
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