581 - Atheists Are Rejecting Trump

Friendly Atheist Podcast

Religion & Spirituality, News Commentary, Politics, News

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🗓️ 1 May 2025

⏱️ 87 minutes

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— The Supreme Court heard a case to decide if taxpayers should fund a religious charter school. (0:26)

— Southern Baptist membership hits 50-year low as Americans keep walking away. (14:15)

— "Satanology" activist challenges cities that raised Christian flags. (33:38)

— "No respect for God": Florida mayor denies "Day of Reason" proclamation. (40:01)

— An Arizona school board member on a religious crusade has cost her district over $218,000. (49:31)

— White evangelicals still see Trump as ethical and honest, but atheists know better. (1:03:45)

— California court upholds $1.2 million fine against church that ignored COVID restrictions. (1:15:25)

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1:01.2	And every story I have this week feels like it's an existential crisis.
1:07.3	Oh, neat.
1:08.1	Which is always good in this environment.
1:10.3	It's a fun vibe to bring it to my house every week.
1:12.5	I do what I can.
1:14.1	Let's start with what the Supreme Court did this week, because this is going to have repercussions down the line.
1:22.8	They heard a case this week about the public slash religious charter school in Oklahoma that is the
1:31.2	Catholic school.
1:32.1	The one that the Oklahomans don't want?
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