Cognitive Dissonance

Stories from the week Gay couple sues over 'satan' themed wedding pamphlets [Video] Grandparents of shackled children say 'God called on' parents to have so many kids • "13 siblings ages 2 to 29 'held captive' by parents, some shackled, officials say - ABC News " She forced a crucifix down her 'possessed' daughter's throat. Now, she's convicted of murder. - The Washington Post Study: 42 percent of...

We Regret to Inform You That Donald Trump's 'Gorilla Channel' Is Totally Fake Mascoutah priest charged with 16 counts of child pornography, possession of meth Oprah's long history with junk science TRUMP IMPEACHMENT MUST BE PREVENTED THROUGH DAY OF FASTING AND PRAYER, EVANGELIST SAYS Linda Harvey: We Must 'Re-Horrify People About The Sin Of Homosexuality' Gwyneth Paltrow wants you to squirt coffee...

Jim Bakker: Washington Train Derailment Was A Warning From God Rapper B.o. B.: Bill Nye Needs To Read More Books To Understand the Flat Earth Meet 2018's Newest Bonkers Health Trend: "Raw Water" Here Is the Worst Anti-Science BS of 2017 Trump Tower meeting with Russians 'treasonous', Bannon says in explosive book Kevin Swanson: 2017 Wildfires Were God Punishing California For 'Turning Pedophiliacs...

Here is the best and worst of 2017. Enjoy.

We are hiring: Go here to find out more about the job and how to apply: http://dissonancepod.com/podcast-coordinator-position/ Stories Covered In Episode: Ohio priest under investigation for relationship with minor threw himself off Chicago skyscraper Little girl thanks Trump 'for letting us say Merry Christmas again!' in new pro-Trump ad Former Director of Atheist Lobbying Group Will Run for Gove...

Amazon pulls infant circumcision training kits over child safety fears It's time Pakistan banned the two-finger test for decoding consent in rape trials Jim Bakker: I Can't Even Preach The Gospel Because Those Who Hate God 'Want To Kill Me' Teacher at Christian school arrested after being caught in bed with teen student: police Lawsuit claims megachurch in Ohio swindled elderly woman Nottingham ra...

Stories covered in episode: Russian sites call HIV a myth, Western conspiracy—an epidemic is now exploding 'How is my daughter a pervert?': Alabama dad's plain-spoken rebuke of Roy Moore strikes a nerve This is why evangelicals love Trump's Israel policy Trump's recognition of Jerusalem excites apocalyptic fervor Does Roy Moore think that homosexual conduct should be illegal? Dave Daubenmire: It's...

Stories covered in episode: Australian senate passes marriage equality bill without any religious amendments Oklahoma preacher caught running house of prostitution; HIV warning issued as well White evangelicals stand by Roy Moore: poll shows candidates neck-and-neck White House: It doesn't matter if anti-Muslim videos are real because 'the threat is real' Ann Coulter Claims Bogus Anti-Muslim Video...

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Stories covered in episode: Phil Robertson Responds To Weinstein Allegations By Saying AIDS Is God's Judgment For 'Perversion' DEVIL'S WORK US Catholic Church plans to translate exorcism how-to guide into English for terrified priests Catholic Priest Conducts Spiritual Cleansing Of Las Vegas Shooter's Hotel Room Trump-Allied Pastor Carl Gallups Says Women Are Sexually Assaulting Men By Dressing Pr...

Male lions having sex in Kenya has censors roaring over 'crazy gay animals' The 'antifa super-soldier' conspiracy theory is dangerous because people want to believe it Poll: Vast majority of Trump voters say he should stay in office even if Russia collusion is proven Catholic Hospital Pressured Women to Bury Their Fetuses—Then Pence Made It Law Christian Preacher: When Donald Trump Swears, He's Ju...

Stories covered in episode: House Subcommittee Holds Hearing On Near-Total Abortion Ban, Citing Changing Courts Under Trump Pat Robertson: Trump Should Issue A Blanket Pardon And Shut Down Mueller Investigation Louie Gohmert Says Six-Week Abortion Ban Is No Problem For Rape Survivors: 'The Time Is There' Pat Robertson: God Let a 15-Year-Old Die To Stop Him from Becoming an Atheist GOP tax bill wou...

Stories covered in episode: Egyptian lawyer says it's a national duty to rape girls who wear revealing clothing like ripped jeans Christian College can't explain $20 million in expenses; Agency cites 'very sketchy' budget Steve Strang: The Firing Of Anthony Scaramucci Is A Sign Of Trump's Deepening Christian Faith Sandy Rios: Calls To Move 'Forward Together' After NYC Terror Attack Come From Commu...

Stories covered in episode: An Indiana county just halted a lifesaving needle exchange program, citing the Bible Jim Bakker: 'Unsaved People Are Going Insane' Because Of Trump's Love Of God Wayne Allyn Root Says Las Vegas Shooter Was Laundering Money For 'Some Major Crime Syndicate,' Possibly ISIS Or Antifa Thanks to Dan Savage for joining us! Please donate to It Gets Better: https://secure.itgets...

Stories covered in episode: Jim Bakker Says God Will Punish You For Making Fun Of Him Tony Perkins Says LGBTQ People In The Military Create 'Moral Confusion' That Makes Men Harass Women Louisiana Sheriff Wants 'Good' Prisoners To Stay Jailed For Their Free Labor Rodney Howard-Browne, Who Prayed Over Trump, Says Hollywood Is Rife With Human Sacrifice And Cannibalism Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Named Wor...

Thanks to Dan and Mark from The How To Heretic Podcast for coming on the show! How To Heretic: https://howtoheretic.com/ https://twitter.com/howtoheretic Stories covered in episode: Peter LaBarbera Is Outraged At Gay Couple On Star Trek, Wonders Where The Ex-Gay Characters Are Pro-Life Congressman Won't Seek Re-Election After Reports He Urged Mistress to Get Abortion Catholic Archbishop Says Domes...

https://twitter.com/cberedjick http://gaywrites.org/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/friendlyatheist/queer-disbelief-by-camille-beredjick Stories covered in episode: Televangelist Pat Robertson: Vegas Attack Is Due To People's 'Disrespect' of Trump, National Anthem Kansas 'Crusaders' plotted to bomb Somali families in anti-Muslim attacks: prosecutors https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/un-res...

Thanks to Bryce from Naked Mormonism and My Book of Mormon for coming on the show! You can find his work: Naked Mormonism: http://nakedmormonismpodcast.com/index.html https://twitter.com/nakedmormonism https://www.facebook.com/Naked-Mormonism-370003839816311/ My Book of Mormon https://mybookofmormonpodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/mybookofmormon https://www.facebook.com/mybookofmormonpodcast Stori...

Stories covered in episode: Same-Sex Couples Are Being Turned Away From Becoming Foster and Adoptive Parents in Michigan. So We're Suing. Philippe Barbarin: French cardinal to face trial for not reporting child abuse Parish removes priest who asked middle school students during confession if they masturbated or watched porn Jonathan Cahn: 9/11 And The Lewinsky Scandal Were Foretold By The Bible Tr...

Stories covered in episode: Abstinence-only education doesn't work. We're still funding it. 'F*ggots will burn in hell': Bible-thumping WV deputy investigated for bullying gay teen on school bus Conservative preacher claims he stopped Hurricane Irma with prayer Benham Brothers Claim God Used Hurricanes On 9/11 To Tell Us To Repent For LGBTQ Rights Pope Francis persuades acid attack victim not to g...

This week we talk with Geoff Blackwell, attorney for American Atheists and podcaster. We also discuss Trump's inability to "talk good", Rush Limbaugh's dangerous suggestion that Hurricane Irma was fake news, and Iowa Corn Goblin Steve King gets his DACA racism on. Don't forget to catch the live show Sunday, September 17th on Livestream or Facebook Live! Thanks to Geoff for coming on the show! You...

This week Tom and Cecil discuss recent news about Nazi tactics, Catholic Archbishops, and ugly liberal women. Tom applies to become the Uganda Porn Detector, and the guys have Charone from the Podcast Habeas Humor on the show! You can find her work below. http://habhumor.libsyn.com/ https://www.facebook.com/habeashumor/ https://twitter.com/habeashumor The guys also appear on Poorly Summarized, thi...

We talk with police management consultant and activist Michael Wood Jr. on Standing Rock and Charlottesville as well as cover Trump spiritual advisor Paula White's garbage statements, Rick Joyner fuckery, and KY governor states that Charlottesville happened b/c we took bibles out of schools, and more ridiculousness. Strikeoutslavery.com Strike Out Slavery Press Conference | Twitter We Know How to...

Stories covered in this episode include Trump speaking on the Charlottesville protests, secessionists push for South to break away from U.S. again, more Dave Daubenmire fuckery, and a couple takes a girl, 13, to marry a polygamous sect leader. Stories covered in episode: WATCH: President Trump speaks on Charlottesville protests, criticism over comments Secessionists push for South to break away fr...

You can find Poorly Summarized here: http://www.poorlysummarized.com/ https://twitter.com/poorsummary https://www.facebook.com/Poorlysummarized/ Stories covered in episode: Cindy Jacobs: God Has A 'Skilled, Surgical, Precise Solution' In Place To Neutralize The Threat From North Korea E.W. Jackson: Preferred Pronouns 'They/Them' Indicate People Are Possessed By Multiple Demons CDC warns against ea...