Humanists Take on the World

DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE – Are we relevant? ANGRY NEWS UPDATE – DeVos confirmed in 51-50 vote   http://www.politico.com/story/2017/02/betsy-devos-democrats-confirmation-234691 UPDATE – Falwell appointed to higher ed deregulation task force   http://au.org/blogs/wall-of-separation/trump-appoints-creationist-jerry-falwell-jr-to-lead-higher-education UPDATE – Travel ban halted   http://www.cnn.com/2017...

DUSTING OFF THE DEGREE – Whose Prophet is Crazier? SDA – Ellen G White  LDS – Joseph Smith NEWS Quebec City Mosque Shooting   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec_City_mosque_shooting Journalists charged with felonies for covering Trump inauguration riots   https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/01/25/business/media/journalists-arrested-trump-inauguration.html Donald Trump nominates Neil Gorsuch to the S...

DUSTING OFF THE DEGREE – Burying your head in the sand NEWS The Trump Administration’s “Alternative Facts”   https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/01/22/us/politics/president-trump-inauguration-crowd-white-house.html Trump has tried to silence the EPA, government employees, and other agencies.   https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2017/01/24/for-a-few-hours-badlands-national-parks-...

On this week’s episode we are joined by author, blogger, and podcaster Dan Arel you can find his website at http://www.patheos.com/blogs/danthropology/ NEWS Update: Canadian dad is out of jail and is now promoting alt med   http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2017/01/13/father-who-let-his-child-die-of-meningitis-is-once-again-promoting-harmful-alternative-medicine/ After School Satan come...

Dustin and Lauren were on Trailer Park Atheist   http://tparkatheist.blogspot.com/2017/01/episode-0133-judith-gives-head.html DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE – Self Supporting Ministries NEWS Kentucky’s legislature has passed two new anti-abortion bills   http://wkms.org/post/general-assembly-approves-anti-abortion-bills-awaiting-signature-governor Elderly Brazilian woman has been praying to Elrond figurin...

DUSTING OFF THE DEGREE – Guilt and fear NEWS Vandals dismantled a Jewish family’s 7′ PVC menorah and turned it into a swastika   https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2016/12/30/vandals-turned-a-jewish-familys-menorah-into-a-swastika/?utm_term=.751a10b08ba3 Kentucky’s governor has again declared a “Year of the Bible”   https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases/item/28356-kentucky-governor...

NOTE: Patrons got an extra two stories DUSTING OFF THE DEGREE – I hate myself TRUMP: WHAT TO EXPECT Trump’s team’s disavowed Energy Department witch hunt http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/12/09/trump-transition-team-seeks-details-on-energy-dept-workers.html Ben Carson will be appointed the head of Housing and Urban Development http://www.au.org/blogs/wall-of-separation/carson-at-hud-he-says-he-...

Bill O’Reilly declares War on Christmas to be over! And they won! http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2016/12/15/bill-oreilly-war-on-christmas-won-by-good-guys-but-insurgents-remain.html DUSTING OFF THE DEGREE – Is Christmas a Christian Holiday? Pastor goes to mall to tell kids there is no Santa http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/12/11/a-christian-pastor-went-to-a-texas-mall-and-told-kid...

DUSTING OFF THE DEGREE – The Story of Christmas NEWS British churches being infiltrated by South Korean Cult http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/12/10/exclusive-churches-warned-deceptive-cult-linked-south-korea/ Bombing at Coptic Cathedral killed at least 25 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/38280627 A motion to dismiss Carrier’s lawsuit has been filed http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/201...

DUSTING OFF THE DEGREE – The Story of Christmas NEWS British churches being infiltrated by South Korean Cult http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/12/10/exclusive-churches-warned-deceptive-cult-linked-south-korea/ Bombing at Coptic Cathedral killed at least 25 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/38280627 A motion to dismiss Carrier’s lawsuit has been filed http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/201...

DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE – Heaven or Hell? Soul sleep – SDA, JW, some go to heaven, no hell Mormon – Three heavens, outer darkness Catholic – Heaven, Purgatory, Hell, Limbo Calvinist – God chooses Freewill Protestant – Born again go to heaven, everyone else hell NEWS Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly changed their invocation rules again http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/11/24/alaskan-...

Happy Thanksgiving! Patron feed via Patreon Trying Zencastr DUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE – Exploring Doubt Jerry Falwell being considered for Education Department Actual pick is a billionaire charter school advocate Fake News Google removing “In the News” British church walks out after minister resigns The first “After School Satan Club” meets in Portland, Oregon! South African pastor heals with pestici...

We are joined by Tally and Steve from the band Monster on Sunday. Monster on Sunday YouTube Recovering From Religion Thanks-for-Giving streamathon – Dustin is on Sunday, November 20 at 2:30 PM CST DUSTING OFF THE DEGREE – Gnosticism News “Housing First” coming to Boise Former inmate sues prison over ban on Satanism SPLC reports over 300 hate incidents since the election FEEDBACK Big Poppa Pump via...

To talk about the election we have Wayne, a Capitol Hill staffer and friend of Dustin’s from high school. Senate Map Governor races POTUS: R: EC: 279, G: 49.99%  D: EC: 228 G: 50.01% Why Trump won and the media missed it Election Turnout Fifth time the winer of the popular vote loses State ballot measures White Nationalists are pleased with the results Muslims faced hate at the polls Michele Bachm...

Teaching creationism in Texas may go away depending on the electionFear me, fear my fatherBundy gang found not guiltyPoking holes in Pence’s moralsRFRA mom who beat her son with a coat hanger gets probationPretending to be a racist still makes you a racist | Frat boy | LynchingFatal measles complication more common than thoughtDinosaur brain fossil foundMars lander crashedMen's contraceptive...

Note: There is almost 20 minutes of bonus content for patrons. SDA Church, women’s ordination, and church unity Raif Badawi’s lashes to resume License plate issue in Pennsylvania | via FFRF AZ school assembly taught girls to be abstinent and boys how to date | via The Friendly Atheist Trump: Not sure if he’ll accept defeat Trump: Ripping Babies out Nebraska Atheists “The Good Life Without God? It’...

Idaho legislators punt on faith healing review Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly restricts invocations The Crusaders have been arrested Newt Gingrich calls on pastors to run for office Trump and Sexual Assault Trump caught on a live mic in 2005 Pat Robertson defends Trump Pro Trump pastor says accusers are like Satan Back to other news Estimates for how many galaxies there are have been increased T...

Fight Blood Cancers by donating under Dustin or under Lauren Watch Part 1 and Part 2 In this week’s episode we have our conversation from the Light the Night Streamathon with Al Goodlive and Astrid from the Inciting Incident Podcast. You can find their show at www.alexandergoodlive.com/inciting-incident This episode is brought to you by: Dark Matter Sponsor – >US$35.00 Travis Megee Nuclear Spon...

Fight Blood Cancers by donating under Dustin or under Lauren Watch Part 1 and Part 2 In this week’s episode we have our conversation from the Light the Night Streamathon with Shujin Tribble and Brigid Fitch of Holy Crap the Vlogcast. You can find their how at holycrapthevlogcast.com This episode is brought to you by: Dark Matter Sponsor – >US$35.00 Travis Megee Nuclear Sponsor – US$20.00 – US$3...

Streamathon Donate under Dustin or under Lauren Watch Part 1 and Part 2 DUSTING OFF THE DEGREE – Christianity’s Gender Problem POLITICS AND RELIGION ACLU and the State of Idaho have reached an agreement over booze/obscenity law Catholic Church acquits priest rapist Pastor hangs himself after sending dick pics to church members Laying on of hands with Trump Trump and Islam SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Ne...

On this week’s episode we’re joined by Gary Mitchell, president of Idaho Atheists. We talk about his background, Idaho Atheists, Idaho, and then geek out at the end. Idaho Atheists Facebook Page Idaho Atheists Facebook Group Idaho Atheists Meetup 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 Russ from the Kitsap A...

Light the Night Streamathon September 24 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM MDT DUSTING OFF THE DEGREE – Religion and Misogyny THIS DAY IN HISTORY – September 15 1831 – The locomotive John Bull operates for the first time in New Jersey on the Camden and Amboy Railroad 1835 – HMS Beagle, with Charles Darwin aboard, reaches the Galápagos Islands. The ship lands at Chatham or San Cristobal, the easternmost of the arc...

In this week’s episode of the Atheist Nomads we are joined again by Sam Mulvey from Ask an Atheist . We discuss the latest changes and upcoming plans for his show, the atheist community, and political shenanigans. 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 Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnostics Frank Dar...

Streamathon – September 24 DUSTING OFF THE DEGREE – Religion and Reproduction THIS DAY IN HISTORY – 1920 – Liz Carpenter was born 1938 – Lilly Tomlin was born 1958 – Iceland expands its fishing zone, putting it into conflict with the United Kingdom, beginning the Cod Wars POLITICS AND RELIGION Pastor who thinks Pulse victims got what they deserved arrested for molestation | Via Raw Story Federal j...

We are joined by Robert M Laurence to talk about his recent departure from religion as he was studying to be an apologist, how this went over with his family, how the atheist community helped him out, and more. TwitterFacebookThis episode is brought to you by:Dark Matter Sponsor - >US$35.00* Travis MegeeNuclear Sponsor - US$20.00 - US$35.00 per month* Russ from the Kitsap Atheists & Agnosti...