Ep. 548 - Maine Churches Demand Tax Dollars Despite Bigotry

Friendly Atheist Podcast

Religion & Spirituality, News Commentary, Politics, News

4.6 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 12 September 2024

⏱️ 79 minutes

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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. — Hemant will be speaking in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sep. 21. More details are here! — A discussion about the presidential debate. (1:00) — After Satanists and Humanists speak up, Florida district rejects school chaplains. (5:38) SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Rediscover your curiosity at BetterHelp.com/atheist and get 10% off your first month. (21:19) — Evangelical writer faces backlash after saying public schools might be worthwhile. (22:19) — Maine churches continue legal fight to maintain taxpayer-funding bigotry. (49:30) — Christian school goes back to court after facing consequences for anti-trans bigotry. (58:15) — Researchers say Christian Nationalism fuels violence against non-Christians. (1:08:55) SPONSOR: Sign up at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly to get chicken breast, salmon or ground beef FREE in every order for a year plus $20 off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is Hemet and you're listening to the Friendly Atheist Podcast.
0:03.8	Please go to Patreon.com slash Friendly Atheist Podcast to support this show.
0:08.6	Let me give a shout out to some of our recent supporters.
0:11.6	They include Jeremy W Gloria J Andrew R. History guys
0:16.4	67 John M Kari B faith S Erica C, Candice H Trudjan, S, Krista B, and Soft Snackies for Quiet Breakies.
0:28.0	I don't know what that means.
0:29.0	Soft Snackies for Quiet Breakies.
0:30.6	I love that. And I just want to give people a heads up.
0:35.0	If you are in Minneapolis on Saturday, September 21st,
0:40.0	I will be speaking there.
0:42.0	It's an event where I'm talking about Project 2025. It is
0:46.8	sponsored by Humanist Minnesota and Minnesota Atheists. So all those details will be in the show notes.
0:54.0	I hope to see you there in person.
0:56.0	I don't get out much.
0:57.0	No, you don't.
0:58.0	It'll be fun.
0:59.0	There was a debate this past week.
1:01.0	Yeah, there sure was.
1:02.0	What did you watch it like I did where you treat it like this past week. Yeah, there sure was.
1:02.8	Did you watch it like I did where you treat it like the Super Bowl
1:05.8	with snacks and everything?
1:07.3	Yes, well wine.
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