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We are joined this week by Brigid Fitch from Holy CRAP! The VlogCast. http://holycrapthevlogcast.com/ https://brigidfitch2112.wordpress.com/ DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE - The Unification Church NEWS Hundreds of couples gathered, wearing crowns, for the AR-15 blessing ceremony at the Unification Sanctuary http://cbsn.ws/2tmL8Ua The Unification Church’s most famous ritual is mass weddings, but they also do other commitment ceremonies, such as the one that the Moonie offshoot World Peace and Unification Sanctuary in Newfoundland, PA held last week with hundreds of couples showing up wearing crowns and carrying their AR-15 style assault rifles, which the church believes to be the rod of iron in Revelation. During the service they drank holy wine and exchanged or renewed wedding vows. Protesters and state police were outside the church and a school across the street bused students across town to another campus. During the service the Rev. Sean Moon prayed for “a kingdom of peace police and peace militia where the

NEWS Full Idaho science standards have passed the state senate committee http://bit.ly/2EObjZt The Idaho State Senate Education Committee approved the state science standards by a vote of 6 - 3. This is the full science standards including the climate change supporting content that the House Education Committee striped out a few weeks ago. Assuming neither side wins, the full unedited standards will go into effect at the close of the legislative session. An Idaho State Senator yelled "Abortion is murder" at students and threatened to call the cops if the students returned to his office. http://bit.ly/2CHMrwp Students from the University of Idaho went to the state capital, a 300 mile trip, to meet with state legislators to talk about bills about contraceptives and sex ed. GOP state senator Dan Foreman canceled their meeting so the students left a note and some condoms on their way to meetings with other legislators. He then went out into the hall and shouted: ““Abortion is murder, I stand against it. I a

On this week's episode after the news we talk to David Silverman about the upcoming American Atheists National Convention, American Atheists' advocacy work, and the upcoming Atheist Voter program. American Atheists https://www.atheists.org/ Convention https://www.atheists.org/convention2018/ David's book, Fighting God http://amzn.to/2BE3dQb Women v. Religion: The Case Against Faith and for Freedom is now available for preorder. It will be released on June 1, 2018. http://amzn.to/2FcFbeS NEWS Stoneman Douglas High School shooting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoneman_Douglas_High_School_shooting How many school shootings have there been this year? https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/no-there-havent-been-18-school-shooting-in-2018-that-number-is-flat-wrong/2018/02/15/65b6cf72-1264-11e8-8ea1-c1d91fcec3fe_story.html?utm_term=.c90e9f0e7fda An atheist activist was kicked out of a Missouri city council meeting over complaining about "In God We Trust" being in the room http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlya

This week we're joined by Mikey Pullman and talk about some local drama, revisit the Shepherd's Rod, and talk about the latest news. We went long so patrons will get a few extra news stories and longer discussion of the stories totaling nearly 30 minutes. You can email Mikey at atheist@bumpmag.org and find him on Twitter at @MikeyPullman TuneIn iOS and Android Apps Brad - Pizzalchik DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE - Shepherd’s Rod part 2 Corrections from robp123451 via Youtube https://hearyetherod.wordpre­ss.com/?s=Into+the+Viper%27s+den&submit=Search NEWS Update: More details on Boise priest http://www.ktvb.com/article/news/crime/retired-boise-priest-facing-child-sexual-exploitation-charges-out-on-bond/277-515831492 In the midst of record high temperatures in Boise, the Idaho legislature has again rejected the climate change sections of the state's science curriculum. https://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/cold-shoulder-idaho-legislature-committee-censors-climate-change-from-public-hearing/Content?oid=9152577 El

DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE - Followers of Christ NEWS Yet another bill to address child sacrifice (also known as faith healing) in Idaho has been submitted. https://www.idahopress.com/news/state/faith-based-healing-bill-drafted-awaiting-consideration/article_b1852247-73f5-578c-8762-82fcb67efda6.html Parents in UK are forcing autistic kids to drink bleach https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/brit-kids-forced-drink-bleach-11924623 Retired Boise Catholic priest arrested for sexual exploitation of a child http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/article198216134.html The first woman to publicly accuse Nassar has quite the rebuke for her church and Evangelical Christianity as a whole http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/rachael-denhollander-the-church-isnt-safe-for-sexual-abuse-victims_us_5a73264ce4b06fa61b4e1574 A "pro-life" pastor in Wisconsin wants women who get abortions to be executed http://www.patheos.com/blogs/freethoughtnow/pro-lifers-whod-execute-women-popes-hate-fake-news/ 29 women in Iran have been a

Patrons get two bonus stories this week! DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE - Shepherd’s Rod NEWS The former RNC chair went off on Evangelical leaders that support Trump. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/michael-steele-evangelicals-trump_us_5a67f37be4b0e5630074aa39 A new Idaho Senate bill would make it easier to not vaccinate your children. http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/boise/2018/jan/23/idaho-senate-panel-votes-5-4-introduce-foremans-bill-making-immunization-waivers-easier/ There's a Mississippi bill to require the Ten Commandments in every classroom and to be recited by teachers. https://thinkprogress.org/mississippi-ten-commandments-school-2761e4095786/ A Missouri bill would give control over marriage to churches and leave civil units for those who don't want a religious ceremony. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2018/01/24/mo-deaconlawmakers-bill-would-ban-marriage-unless-it-takes-place-in-church/#pgOgC5UPTTSAs9Cy.99 A Michigan State University DO responsible for sports medicine at the school

NEWS Government Shutdown https://www.politico.com/story/2018/01/21/government-shutdown-2018-trump-senate-354113 HHS is working on an overhaul of its civil rights office and policies to allow for more healthcare workers use moral objections to discriminate against their patients https://www.politico.com/story/2018/01/16/conscience-abortion-transgender-patients-health-care-289542 Trump gave a porn star $130,000 of hush money during the campaign to try to keep her quiet about their affair from a decade before https://www.yahoo.com/news/report-porn-star-said-yearlong-affair-trump-2006-182958520.html The Governor of Missouri has admitted to cheating on his wife and the woman he cheated with has disclosed that he tried to blackmail her with a threat of releasing naked pictures he took of her without her consent. Want to guess what party he's from? http://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/368454-missouri-governor-admits-affair-amid-allegations-he-blackmailed-woman James Dobson is calling for fasting and prayer t

Kylie is an atheist living in Ontario, OR, a city of about 10,000 people about 50 miles from Boise. We talk about her experience growing in a Pentecostal church in a small city, trying to be the perfect Christian wife, and then figuring out who she is after finally getting free of religion. This episode is brought to you by: Travis McGee Darryl George Mike The Flying Skeptic Kim Revan Rachel John Josh Rob Al from South Carolina Henry Alexandra Danielle Alan * Archway Hosting provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of traditional shared hosting. You get all the benefits of shared hosting, without the sticker shock or extra fees. Check them out at archwayhosting.com. You can find us online at www.atheistnomads.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at contact@atheistnomads.com, and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666. Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred. DOWNLOAD EPISODE

Kylie Jane Williams-Studley was born on November 30, 2017 at 8 lbs 14 oz and was 20.5" long. We enjoyed the break and hope you enjoyed the interviews. Now we get to start the process of finding out how to podcast as parents. NEWS Egypt is working on outlawing atheism and is already arresting atheists. http://www.newsweek.com/egypt-atheism-illegal-crackdown-non-believers-religion-islam-772471 A Hindu woman in India married a Muslim man and when she refused to convert to Islam her in-laws gang raped and murdered her http://zeenews.india.com/jharkhand/hindu-girl-gang-raped-by-father-in-law-uncle-killed-after-she-refuses-to-convert-to-islam-2070320.html Tehran police are easing up on the Islamic dress code for women https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/tehran-women-dress-code_us_5a450ae9e4b0b0e5a7a50adb A Kentucky judge has been reprimanded and resigned over misconduct charges related to his refusal to hear adoption cases for gay or lesbian couples https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/2017/12/19/kentuc

This week we are joined by Dr. DK Evans and we talk about his book, Emancipation of a Black Atheist, his experience leaving religion, the history of the black community and Christianity, and how he's raising his two boys. Book http://amzn.to/2jGENuI This episode was recorded on November 26, 2017 for release on January 2, 2018 as Dustin and Lauren are on parental leave. Watch the Facebook page and Twitters for updates on the baby. This episode is brought to you by: Dark Matter Sponsor – >US$35.00 * Travis Megee Nuclear Sponsor – US$20.00 – US$35.00 per month * Mike Platinum Sponsor – US$8.00 – US$19.00 per month * Darryl Goossen * Kim * Danielle Gold Sponsor – US$4.00 – US$7.00 per month * Rachel * John * Josh * Rob * Alfred * Henry * Alex * Mike * The Flying Skeptic Bronze Sponsor – < US$4.00 per month * George * Frank * Revan * Archway Hosting provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of traditional shared hosting. You get all the benefits of shared hosting, without the sticker shock

This week Dustin is joined by Alexis Record and we talk about her experience with Accelerated Christian Education, raising two special needs children, and Sunday Assembly. Sunday Assembly San Diego This episode was recorded on November 17, 2017 for release on December 26, 2017 as Dustin and Lauren are on parental leave. Watch the Facebook page and Twitters for updates on the baby. This episode is brought to you by: Dark Matter Sponsor – >US$35.00 * Travis Megee Nuclear Sponsor – US$20.00 – US$35.00 per month * Mike Platinum Sponsor – US$8.00 – US$19.00 per month * Darryl Goossen * Kim * Danielle Gold Sponsor – US$4.00 – US$7.00 per month * Rachel * John * Josh * Rob * Alfred * Henry * Alex * Mike * The Flying Skeptic Bronze Sponsor – < US$4.00 per month * George * Frank * Revan * Archway Hosting provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of traditional shared hosting. You get all the benefits of shared hosting, without the sticker shock or extra fees. Check them out at archwayhosting.c

This week we are joined by Raquel Pearson. She is a senior at Boise State University and works with an organization that provides legal aid, sexual education, and many other services for the Latino community in the Treasure Valley. This episode was recorded on October 28, 2017 for release on December 19, 2017 as Dustin and Lauren are on parental leave. Watch the Facebook page and Twitters for updates on the baby. This episode is brought to you by: Dark Matter Sponsor – >US$35.00 * Travis Megee Nuclear Sponsor – US$20.00 – US$35.00 per month * Mike Platinum Sponsor – US$8.00 – US$19.00 per month * Darryl Goossen * Kim * Danielle Gold Sponsor – US$4.00 – US$7.00 per month * Rachel * John * Josh * Rob * Alfred * Henry * Alex * Mike * The Flying Skeptic Bronze Sponsor – < US$4.00 per month * George * Frank * Revan * Archway Hosting provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of traditional shared hosting. You get all the benefits of shared hosting, without the sticker shock or extra fees. Ch

This week we are joined by Andrew Torrez to talk about his podcast, Opening Arguments, the bizarre legal era we are in, especially in terms of church state separation, and more. http://openargs.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/openargs This episode was recorded on October 21, 2017 for release on December 12, 2017 as Dustin and Lauren are on parental leave. Watch the Facebook page and Twitters for updates on the baby. This episode is brought to you by: Dark Matter Sponsor – >US$35.00 * Travis Megee Nuclear Sponsor – US$20.00 – US$35.00 per month * Mike Platinum Sponsor – US$8.00 – US$19.00 per month * Darryl Goossen * Kim * Danielle Gold Sponsor – US$4.00 – US$7.00 per month * Rachel * John * Josh * Rob * Alfred * Henry * Alex * Mike * The Flying Skeptic Bronze Sponsor – < US$4.00 per month * George * Frank * Revan * Archway Hosting provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of traditional shared hosting. You get all the benefits of shared hosting, without the sticker shock or extra fee

This week we are joined by Karen Garst to talk about her book Women Beyond Belief and her upcoming book Women vs. Religion. We also talk about her own story, how terrible religion is for women, and the Mythinformation Conference. Blog http://faithlessfeminist.com/ Book http://amzn.to/2kQdBO6 Twitter https://twitter.com/karen_garst This episode was recorded on October 14, 2017 for release on December 5, 2017 as Dustin and Lauren are on parental leave. Watch the Facebook page and Twitters for updates on the baby. This episode is brought to you by: Dark Matter Sponsor – >US$35.00 * Travis Megee Nuclear Sponsor – US$20.00 – US$35.00 per month * Mike Platinum Sponsor – US$8.00 – US$19.00 per month * Darryl Goossen * Kim * Danielle Gold Sponsor – US$4.00 – US$7.00 per month * Rachel * John * Josh * Rob * Alfred * Henry * Alex * Mike * The Flying Skeptic Bronze Sponsor – < US$4.00 per month * George * Frank * Revan * Archway Hosting provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of traditional sh

This week we are joined by Gary Mitchell and Mikey Pullman. We talk about net neutrality, and oh so much news. DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE - Net Neutrality https://www.savetheinternet.com/net-neutrality-what-you-need-know-now NEWS The Malaysian deputy minister claims that atheism is unconstitutional in his country http://www.todayonline.com/world/atheism-unconstitutional An Indian Hindu nationalist MP has offered $1.5 million for the head of a Bollywood star and director http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/india-bollywood-beheading-bounty-deepika-padukone-padmavati-surajpal-amu-sanjay-leela-bhansali-a8066566.html More than 300 dead in mosque attack in Egypt http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/egypt-sinai-mosque-attack-live-latest-updates-news-death-toll-bomb-shooting-explosion-a8073481.html An Adventist church has been shot at https://atoday.org/bullets-fired-at-adventist-church-in-gaithersburg-md/ There's a man who might kill his "demon possessed" son http://www.patheos.co

DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE - The week and the day of worship NEWS The Trump administration is lifting the ban on importing elephant trophies from two countries http://abcnews.go.com/US/trump-admin-reverse-ban-elephant-trophies-africa/story?id=51178663 A bizarre and meaningless fetal personhood measure has been added to the GOP tax bill https://www.alternet.org/right-wing/gop-sneaks-creation-fetal-personhood-tax-bill-giant-giveaway-anti-choice-religious-right Idaho Rep Raul Labrador is running for governor and proud of the endorsement he got from a pastor http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/boise/2017/nov/16/amid-national-debate-over-churches-role-politics-labrador-touts-pastors-endorsement/ FFRF has asked an Indiana elementary school to stop the Bible club it is running and to stop promoting and registering students for a class at a nearby church https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/30915-ffrf-asks-ind-school-to-shut-down-bible-club The Australian people have voted in favor of marriage equality! http://

DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE - Heresy and Schism NEWS Christian nationalist protests in Poland http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/12/europe/poland-warsaw-nationalist-march/index.html God’s Army patrolling streets in North Phoenix http://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arizona-news/security-or-vigilantism-gods-army-patrolling-the-streets-of-north-phoenix Roy Moore tried to seduce teenage girls in his 30s https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/woman-says-roy-moore-initiated-sexual-encounter-when-she-was-14-he-was-32/2017/11/09/1f495878-c293-11e7-afe9-4f60b5a6c4a0_story.html 29% of Alabamans are now even more likely to vote for Moore because of the allegations http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/360010-poll-37-percent-of-alabama-evangelicals-more-likely-to-vote-for-moore-after Alabama state auditor cities the bible as evidence that Moore didn’t do anything wrong http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/alabama-state-auditor-defends-roy-moore-against-sexual-allegations-invokes-mary-and-joseph/article/2640217 Salem-Keizer

This week we are joined by Erin Riley and talk about high powered murder machines, Irish nuns blocking principals, the impending doom of the Johnson Amendment, attacks on abortion and birth control, and more. NEWS 8 were killed in the Manhattan truck attack https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Lower_Manhattan_attack 26 dead in Texas church shooting https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/texas-church-shooting/several-casualties-reported-texas-church-shooting-n817751 Irish nuns have blocked a Protestant and a single mom from principal jobs https://extra.ie/news/irish-news/nun-blocks-unmarried-mothers-promotion Pat Robertson claims that God may have let a 15 year old die to keep him from drinking or becoming an atheist http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2017/11/02/pat-robertson-god-let-a-15-year-old-die-to-stop-him-from-becoming-an-atheist/ GOP tax bill would allow churches to endorse political candidates http://thehill.com/policy/finance/358447-gop-tax-bill-would-allow-churches-to-endorse-politic

DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE - Church Governance NEWS A 4’ cross draped in pig parts was left in the parking lot of the Twin Falls Islamic Center. http://magicvalley.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-investigate-cross-wrapped-in-pig-parts-at-twin-falls/article_78abb1f7-08fa-5eb1-8158-91e254e6b19f.html Mom who was charged in her daughter’s female genital mutilation is complaining about the ankle bracelet http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2017/10/24/female-genital-mutilation-mom-tether/797103001/ Woman sentenced in the beating of her daughter over Bible verses http://fox43.com/2017/10/26/woman-accused-of-beating-daughter-over-bible-verses-sentenced-to-2-12-to-5-years-in-state-prison/ O’Reilly is mad at God for not protecting him https://www.rawstory.com/2017/10/bill-oreilly-admits-hes-mad-at-god-for-not-protecting-him-from-sexual-misconduct-allegations/ Russian nuclear missle test mistaken for alien invasion http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/27/russia-nuclear-missile-tests-spar

DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE - Contraceptives, Abortion, and Religion NEWS Trump says that Pence wants to hang all gay people http://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-says-mike-pence-wants-hang-all-gay-people-685759 According to a lawsuit, support of Trump needs the same protection that religion has https://www.salon.com/2017/10/17/maga-hat-lawsuit-greg-piatek-the-happiest-hour/ Indiana county ended needle exchange program because of morals and the Bible https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/10/20/16507902/indiana-lawrence-county-needle-exchange The 4th Circuit ruled that a public cross in Maryland is unconstitutional https://americanhumanist.org/press-releases/appellate-court-rules-maryland-cross-unconstitutional/ A Miami congressional candidate claims to have been in an alien spaceship as a kid http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article178813586.html Australia has removed insurance subsidies for most alternative medicine https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/australia-ends-insur