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The Godless Heathens Podcast, a podcast by atheist about a lot of things, not just atheism. Join us as we look at the crossroads of religion and politics from the secular perspective.
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Sunday Dec 02, 2018
Sunday Dec 02, 2018
With the majority of us stricken with head colds, we were almost down a Heathen, or two this week. But, we dug deep and found the intestinal fortitude, the Acetaminophen, and the Dextromethorphan (along with other liquid libations) required to rise up and overcome the hurdles in our path. On this weeks episode we start off with a discussion of a recent preventable outbreak at a private school in Ashville, N.C. and the larger issue of religious exemptions to vaccinations. Later we dissect a tweet asking if evangelicalism is more of a cultural identity than a moral framework. (Oooh, I can't wait to find out what side of the equation Jeff comes down on) Next, we discuss how soon you divulge your atheism to new friends and acquaintances. Lastly, throughout all of this, Jeff watches a soccer game.
Links:
Ashville:
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/carolinekee/chicken-pox-outbreak-religious-exemptions
Twitter:
Shot:
https://twitter.com/matthewjdowd/status/1067801362514276352
Chaser:
https://twitter.com/nataliesurely/status/1067804257875824640
Jeff's Recommendation:
https://www.gofundme.com/support-a-former-pastor-in-crisis
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Sunday Nov 18, 2018
Sunday Nov 18, 2018
That's right people, with last weeks bonus election episode we're back for the third week in a row! So pull up a chair, put on your jammies and join us on this episode we talk a little about 2019's American Atheist Convention in Cincinnati, Oh. But, mostly we talk about the rival Answering Atheist Convention, held the same weekend at Answers In Genesis's Ark Encounter and Creation Museum forty miles south in Williamstown, Ky. featuring keynote speakers Ken Ham and Banana Man himself Ray Comfort!!
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Saturday Nov 10, 2018
Saturday Nov 10, 2018
This week was the Midterm Elections and there was entirely too much happening for us to take the week off. So we got together to do a special post midterms episode and discuss the repercussions. Between the election results and Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III being "voluntold" to resign immediately within 24 hours of the election there's plenty to delve into.
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Sunday Nov 04, 2018
Sunday Nov 04, 2018
On this episode, in the aftermath of the recent mail bombs sent to prominent democrats and the mass shooting at a Pittsburg synagogue, we decided we would concentrate more on the fallout than the events themselves. We start off with a short impromptu discussion about the upcoming elections, then transition into a discussion about Kellyanne Conway's poor attempt to redirect the blame for the Pittsburg shooting away from her boss to an "anti-religiosity" in pop culture. Next we discuss two events that didn't go so well for the administration, Jeff Sessions getting heckled by Christian ministers, and VP Pence sharing the stage with a Messianic "Rabbi" invoking Jesus the Messiah during a prayer for the victims of the Pittsburg synagogue massacre. We wrap up with a light hearted look at Christian Television and what we love about it. Lastly we add a third name to our (growing) list of open invitations to join us on the show.
Links:
Kellyanne Conway:
https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/29/politics/kellyanne-conway-anti-religiosity-fox-news/index.html
Jeff Sessions:
Pence:
https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/30/politics/messianic-jewish-rabbi-vice-president-pence/index.html
Don's Favorite Shepard's Chapel YouTube Clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDSDpGlU1Ec
Jeff's Recommendation:
https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/one-person-no-vote-9781635571387/
Jerry's Recommendation:
https://hmmdaily.com/2018/10/30/these-are-the-bad-times/
Don's Recommendation:
Go Vote !!!
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Sunday Oct 21, 2018
Sunday Oct 21, 2018
On this episode we start our discussion with a recent Twitter post that attempted to describe what Atheism is by stating what it's not. We also weighed in on the latest UN Climate Change Report by the IPCC that stated our current situation may be worse than earlier predicted, the assassination of Washington Post reporter Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul, and the IRS stripping a secular charity of it's tax exempt status.
Links:
IPCC Report:
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/07/climate/ipcc-climate-report-2040.html
Jamal Khashoggi:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-45812399
Quit Fox News:
https://splinternews.com/stop-working-for-fox-news-1829753646
IRS and Nonbelief Relief:
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Sunday Oct 07, 2018
Sunday Oct 07, 2018
On this episode we discuss the recent testimony of Supreme Court nominee Bret Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who accused him of sexual assault when they were both in high school.
This episode was recorded prior to Kavanaugh's Confirmation.
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Sunday Sep 23, 2018
Sunday Sep 23, 2018
On this episode we kick things off with a discussion about the current political climate surrounding the Governor's Race in Georgia and it's impact on local businesses including one of Jeff's favorite local micro breweries. Along the way we talk about business we personally boycott and the reasons why, the recent controversial allegations about Brett Kavanaugh, and U2's Bono and his recent statements concerning the Pope and the Catholic Church. We also touch on two topics that many would consider to be oxymorons, "Secular Conservatives" and "Progressive Muslims". Mostly on this episode Jerry, who showed up extra salty and contrarian this week, tries to pin Jeff down about when it comes to evangelicals does he have a bigger issue with their religion or their politics.
Links:
Business & Politics
Secular Conservatives
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/19/opinion/liberalism-religious-right.html
Progressive Islam
Jeff's Recommendations
http://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/programs/chris-hedges-america-the-farewell-tour
Dons' Recommendations
http://archiveatlantapodcast.com/
Jerry's Recommendations
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Sunday Sep 09, 2018
Sunday Sep 09, 2018
On this episode we talked about...well what didn't we talk about. We started off by discussing the news that Twitter permanently banned the accounts of Alex Jones and Info Wars and we ended up with idea that Vice President Pence might be the possible source of the recent Op Ed piece in The New York Times. Along the way we hit on Social Media, Brett Kavanaugh, The Good News Club, Mormons, Evangelicals, Mainline Christians, Sunday Assembly, Gretta Vosper, Seventh Day Adventist, and American Atheist naming their new President.
P.S. I know, I know, Mary Baker Eddy started the Church of Christ, Scientist. It was Ellen G. White that started The Seventh-Day Adventist. I had consumed almost an entire bottle of wine and momentarily got my wired crossed when it comes to women who founded churches in the late 1800's. I'll try and not let it happen again.
Links:
Brett Kavanaugh
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/06/us/politics/kavanaugh-leaked-documents.html
Fast forward to the 3 hour 57 min mark (this video is almost 12 hours long) to see the exchange between Kavanaugh and Sen. Cornyn on school prayer and The Good News Club
https://youtu.be/8MkyxSyUf9o
Gretta Vosper
https://vimeo.com/channels/1401738/287487806
https://vimeo.com/channels/1401738/287668697
https://vimeo.com/channels/1401738/287697233
Nick Fish vs. Robert Jefferess Debate on Fox Newshttps://youtu.be/5aJz52bBS3c
Washington Post article released on the same day American Atheist anounces it's new President
Mike Pence
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Sunday Aug 26, 2018
Sunday Aug 26, 2018
Welcome to episode 21! With the Podcast being "old enough to drink" now, we decided to have a brown liquor episode for such a joyous occasion. Our first topic of discussion was about Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen being convicted or pleading guilty to eight counts each. So we each had one sip of Whiskey for each of the eight counts, hence the name of the episode. Our main topic of the show was the recent heart-wrenching Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report on the rampant pedophilia and child abuse in the Catholic Church. Next, we discussed a snake-handling preacher in Kentucky who **spoiler alert** was bitten by a Rattlesnake during a recent service. Lastly, we stumble down a rabbit hole about our favorite guilty pleasures when it comes to trashy TV shows. I even sing the theme song to one of mine. It must of been the Whiskey. Yep, that sounds good, I'm blaming it on the Whiskey!!
Links:
Link for a PDF of the 300 page Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report (not for the faint of heart)
Bill Donohue's "debunking" of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report
Mexican Cardinal's response to the Catholic child sex abuse allegations
Snake-Handling Preacher video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_MDAVPWgvA
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Sunday Aug 12, 2018
Sunday Aug 12, 2018
We all know what atheist don't believe, but what do we believe in? On this episode, we discuss that very topic. We start off with a rant from Jerry about a horrible situation in South Carolina. Before it's all over we discuss "what aboutism", how we define ourselves depending on our audience, and we even get a little philosophical about the soul.
Links:
Todd Kincannon
Shepherd's Chapel, Arnold Murry Pulls a Gun
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDSDpGlU1Ec
Ezra Klein
https://art19.com/shows/the-ezra-klein-show/episodes/109611fa-b762-49ba-a954-0489a827ed06
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Sunday Jul 29, 2018
Sunday Jul 29, 2018
So, we had a little mishap down at the old podcast factory. Long story short, this weeks episode didn't save, so poof it's gone. In it's place we're releasing this "Lost Episode", we hope you enjoy it. It was the first time the three of us ever sat down and recorded together. This is about two thirds of the conversation as the first two topics we discussed were interesting and fun and the last third kind of goes off on a meandering path that's less traveled for a reason.
First we talk about a previous weekend and how a handful of self righteous christians with bullhorns and huge signs tried to spread the good word of the risen christ to the nerds (self included) at the Dragoncon Parade. We then take a quiz based on one of their signs and the 36 listed reasons why you could be going to hell and see how we stack up.
Lastly, we talk about a local middle school class that distributed a poem called "The Unicorn" and I read the "offensive" poem to Jeff and Jerry to get their initial reactions.
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Sunday Jul 15, 2018
Sunday Jul 15, 2018
Join us this week as we take a deeper dive into one of Jeff's favorite subjects, 45's Evangelical Base, and how it ties into the current political climate. We stop along the way to discuss the Supreme Court Nominee, pick apart a recent poll conducted by Pew, and getting atheist organized politically to make their presence felt in elections.
Links:
Evangelicals
https://eand.co/do-americans-know-how-weird-and-extreme-their-collapse-is-getting-977f3b6c73b3
Kavanaugh
Pew Research Poll
http://www.pewforum.org/2018/04/25/when-americans-say-they-believe-in-god-what-do-they-mean/
Jerry's Recommendation
https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-gave-russian-internet-giant-special-data-extension
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Sunday Jul 01, 2018
Sunday Jul 01, 2018
On this episode we take a deep dive into the The Supreme Court Of The United States. Our discussion centers around the bombshell announcement that after serving for 30 years, the high courts swing vote, Justice Anthony Kennedy, has decided to resign. Also, what the implications of having 45 name his replacement will be for progressives and the secular community. As you well know, it wouldn't be an episode of the Godless Heathens without a rabbit hole or two. This week, we talk about a 28 year old first time primary candidate who took out a democratic heavy hitter in Queens, our First Lady's choice in fashion, and our old buddy Rev. Robert Jeffress's church service that looked more like a pep rally for the U.S. Military. Lastly, we also look at the lack of civility in the current political landscape.
Links:
Justice Kennedy
Robert Jeffress
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Zara's Concentration Camp PJ's
SHS & The Red Hen
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Sunday Jun 17, 2018
Sunday Jun 17, 2018
One this episode we welcome Jeff back from a much needed vacation just in time to witness our government slipping closer into a Theocracy as U.S. Attorney General Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III cites bible verses in defense of the US deterrence policy of punishing illegal border crossers by separating children from their parents. In an attempt to not play second fiddle to a Keebler Elf when it comes to spouting bible verses, VP Mike Pence gives a speech at The Southern Baptist Convention in Dallas, Tx. to mixed reviews. We wrap up the show with a discussion about the similarities and differences between Atheist and Anti-Theist.
Links:
The Southern Baptist Convention:
https://www.cnn.com/2018/06/13/politics/vp-pence-speaks-to-southern-baptists/index.html
Genetically Modified Skeptic:
Youtube page:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG1uayRlzz3ahT8ISRdyw7Q
Awful Objections to Anti-Theism:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ7l1klmen8
Friendly Atheist:
Mister Deity:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOrE5EE4JH3CGwDQTsA2t_A
Bill Donohue:
https://www.catholicleague.org/would-religion-have-saved-bourdain/
Wired:
https://www.wired.com/story/sam-harris-and-the-myth-of-perfectly-rational-thought/
The Bible Says What!?
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-says-what/id1383942979?mt=2
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Sunday Jun 03, 2018
Sunday Jun 03, 2018
We're short one Godless Heathen this episode. Jeff is on a much needed vacation, so it's just Jerry and Don this week. On this episode we talk about Rev. Jesse Duplantis and his recent revelation that god has told him to get a new 54 million dollar plane so he can do the lords work without having to stop and refuel as often. We also discuss the top three craziest things said this week by women. Whoa now, we're not being misogynistic, we routinely call out men when they say crazy stuff. It's just that on this particular week a few women went above and beyond the call of duty and deserve a shout out. Also, we unpack a couple of stories involving churches in "The Palmetto State". And finally, we must of been hungry by the end of the show, because we debate the subjects of Southern BBQ and the Atlanta landmark, The Varsity.
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Sunday May 20, 2018
Sunday May 20, 2018
On this episode we discuss the recent move of the US Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and the resulting Christian theological implications. We take a closer look at the American evangelical preachers who gave the Invocation and Benediction prayers at the US Embassy Opening Ceremonies. We also deliberate the rise of the Intellectual Dark Web. If that's not enough, along the way, we fall down a rabbit hole on the historicity of Jesus.
Telemundo Atlanta Article that Mentioned The Godless Heathens Podcast: (Spanish)
Kent State Grad Posing with a Gun
MSNBC: Steve Schmidt - There is Blood on Trump's Hands
http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/steve-schmidt-there-is-blood-on-trump-s-hands-1233504323949
Fox News Gives Bigoted Pastor Who Spoke at Jerusalem Embassy a Cozy Chance to Defend Himself
https://splinternews.com/fox-news-gives-bigoted-pastor-who-spoke-at-jerusalem-em-1826037214
The White House Says It Has No Idea How The Controversial Religious Leaders Were Involved In The Jerusalem Embassy Opening
https://www.buzzfeed.com/tasneemnashrulla/white-house-jerusalem-embassy-hagee-jeffress
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner 'Blessed' by Top Israeli Rabbi who Compared Black People to 'Monkeys'
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Saturday May 05, 2018
Saturday May 05, 2018
Happy Cinco De Mayo everybody, or if you prefer Mexican Cultural Misappropriation Day! We, like most Americans, took advantage of any opportunity available to drink tequila (and a lot of it). First, we have a short lesson on this uniquely Mexican-originated but mostly Non-Mexican celebrated holiday and it's origins. Next, we give a quick shout out to Ed Buckner who has accepted the Interim Executive Director Position at American Atheist in the wake of the recent firing of David Silverman. Lastly, we spend the bulk of the show discussing the latest atheist billboard to go up in Metro Atlanta. We break down who we think the target audience is and if this is the best message to reach them. As always, we fall into a couple of rabbit holes along the way.
Ed Buckner:
https://www.atheists.org/2018/05/buckner-statement/
Billboard:
https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/32256-ffrf-advises-enjoy-life-now-there-is-no-afterlife
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Sunday Apr 22, 2018
Sunday Apr 22, 2018
This episode's recording date fell on Friday, 4/20 and we take the opportunity to discuss the recent announcement by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. We also look into the evolving progressive position of some christians when it comes to the legal use of cannabis. But first a quick wrap up of the dismissal of David Silverman by the American Atheist Board and the aftermath of the allegations revealed. Later, we give a shout out to a local leader in the atheist movement that is doing the right things, the right way. And lastly, Jerry had a "little game" he wanted to play to end the show, but apparently Jeff & I don't play "little games".
Articles referenced:
David Silverman
https://www.buzzfeed.com/peteraldhous/david-silverman-atheist-fired-sexual-misconduct
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/freethoughtnow/4385-2/#IYoQwdpzUkjbs4pB.30
420
https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/don-t-let-your-mind-go-to-pot
https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/marijuana-to-the-glory-of-god
Zachrilege Cast
https://zachrilege.podbean.com/
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Sunday Apr 08, 2018
Sunday Apr 08, 2018
On this episode, we have a discussion about a number of recently released articles pertaining to atheism and the atheist movement. From the Atheist Alt-Right and defining who is and is not on "your team", to the leaders in the movement, and lastly a few so called former atheist authors cashing in with religious books from a position of atheist authority. We wrap up with a light hearted look at some Kentucky license plate litigation and a new blasphemous sweet treat invasion from the Great White North.
Articles referenced:
Chris Stedman's article on Vice
David McAfee's article on The Friendly Atheist Blog
PZ Myers article on Freethought Blogs
Trax Mamone's article on Splice Today
https://www.splicetoday.com/politics-and-media/the-atheist-movement-s-future
The American Thinker article on the "Anti-Christian Movement"
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2018/04/the_antichristian_movement.html
CBN article on Lee Strobel's new book
***For True Masochist Only *** 38 min video of Lee Strobel discussing his new book
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3VSIWHZtOI&feature=youtu.be
Kentucky vs. the IM GOD license plate
Sweet Jesus Ice Cream
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Sunday Mar 25, 2018
Sunday Mar 25, 2018
On this episode we begin with a wrap up of last weekends Nashville Nones Convention that leads into a conversation about the "Atheist Movement". Where is it heading, who are the leaders and why? We end off with a opinion piece from a Catholic Priest on how to be a more "Practical Atheist". um, what? it sounded like you said...
Sam Harris Cell Phone Video:
Scientific American:
Catholic Culture :
https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/otn.cfm?id=1278
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