The Non-Prophets

The Supreme Court sided with the Department of Education, pausing a lower court ruling that would have restored grants for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The panel explores what’s at stake—not just for education, but for democracy itself. Are DEI efforts under threat because they aim to level the playing field? Or is ignorance becoming policy by design? News Source: CBS News by Melissa...

Major win for abortion rights in US after new ruling Metro by Sarah Hooper on April 1, 2025 https://www.smartnews.com/en-us/article/4797808326211539939 The Non-Prophets 24.15.4 with Cynthia McDonald, AJ, Kelley Laughlin and Rob Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support .

Oklahoma’s Ryan Walters wants to bring Bibles into classrooms—and silence the watchdogs. But is it religious freedom or unconstitutional overreach? In this episode, The Non-Prophets take aim at Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters, who is suing the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) for doing what it does best: upholding the Constitution. After the FFRF blocked Walters from using $3 mil...

Texas Pastor Says Bible Has 'No' Grounds for Being Anti-Transgender  NewsBreak by Nick Mordowanec, on March 31, 2025 https://www.newsbreak.com/share/3943600104434-texas-pastor-says-bible-has-no-grounds-for-being-anti-transgender The Non-Prophets 24.15.2 with Cynthia McDonald, AJ, Kelley Laughlin and Rob Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/...

On April 1st, 2025, a bipartisan proposal to let members of Congress vote by proxy while on parental leave sparked unexpected chaos in the U.S. House. Co-sponsored by Rep. Ana Paulina Luna (R) and Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D), the measure aimed to support working parents in government. But GOP leaders attempted to quietly kill the bill using a procedural trick—only to face rebellion from their own...

CIA found the Ark of the Covenant by using psychics , declassified files claim NewsBreak The Independent, By James Liddell, on March 28, 2025 https://www.newsbreak.com/share/3939128610325-cia-found-the-ark-of-the-covenant-by-using-psychics-declassified-files-claim The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.14.4 featuring Scott Dickie, , Jimmy Jr. and Helen Greene Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www....

Immigration agents arrested a U . S . citizen and created warrants after an arrest , lawyers say in court Chicago Sun-Times, By Sadriana Cardona Maguigad Wbez Curious City And Adriana Cardona Maguigad Wbez, on March 14, 2025 https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/03/14/us-citizen-arrested-berwyn-ice-chicago-attorneys   The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.14.3 featuring Scott Dickie, , Jimmy Jr. an...

Texas officials announce third arrest in illegal abortion case involving Houston area woman ABC13 Houston, By Abchouston, on March 18, 2025 https://abc13.com/post/texas-attorney-general-announces-third-arrest-illegal-abortion-case-involving-houston-area-midwife/16044651/ The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.14.2 featuring Scott Dickie, , Jimmy Jr. and Helen Greene Become a supporter of this podcast: https...

 Bill in Texas Legislature would 'mark' foreigners legally living in the state San Antonio Current, By Michael Karlis, on Mar 26, 2025https://www.sacurrent.com/news/bill-in-texas-legislature-would-mark-foreigners-legally-living-in-the-state-37079019The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.14.1 featuring Scott Dickie, , Jimmy Jr. and Helen Greene Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...

http://bit.ly/3GYu36V Smithsonian Magazine, January 2023, By Chanan Tigay The discussion highlights the groundbreaking work of Mike Langlois, a scholar with an impressive range of expertise, including seven degrees and a deep focus on the Dead Sea Scrolls. His work involves using high-tech methods, such as sophisticated scanning and analysis techniques, to uncover forgeries in ancient religious te...

Have Your Loved Ones Turned Their Backs on God? Do What Élisabeth Leseur Did, National Catholic Register, By Katya Fitzpatrick, May 3, 2023  https://www.ncregister.com/blog/how-to-love-nonbelievers-in-your-home The conversation begins with a reflection on an article from the National Catholic Register about the story of Felix and Elizabeth Lassier, emphasizing sacrificial love and divine providenc...

Friend of Satan: how Lucien Greaves and his Satanic Temple are fighting the religious right, The Guardian, Adam Gabbatt, 1-4-2023 http://bit.ly/3DFvANk In the aftermath of the 2022 Roe v. Wade reversal, groups like the Satanic Temple are leveraging religious freedom arguments to push back against the restrictions. The Satanic Temple claims that abortion rights align with their religious beliefs, p...

The "Holy Spirit Board" is Ouija for Jesus, Boing Boing.net, By Thom Dunn, December 20, 2022 http://bit.ly/3WjYpp3 This segment delves into the comical yet intriguing notion of a “Holy Spirit Ouija Board,” a product that has sparked both amusement and controversy. The board, which appears to be a regular Ouija board with a religious twist, has drawn attention for its bizarre nature. As the group e...

Updated A West Ada teacher was asked to remove signs promoting inclusivity. Controversy ensued. Idaho Education News, By Idahoednews, on March 13, 2025 https://www.idahoednews.org/top-news/a-west-ada-teacher-was-asked-to-remove-signs-promoting-inclusivity-controversy-ensued/ In Idaho, a teacher’s classroom posters promoting inclusivity sparked significant controversy when they were asked to be rem...

Johns Hopkins laying off more than 2,000 workers after dramatic cut in USAID funding CNN, By Kaanita Iyer, on March 13, 2025 https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/13/politics/johns-hopkins-layoffs-usaid-funding/index.html This discussion delves into the financial cuts at John Hopkins University, following the U.S. administration’s decision to slash $800 million in funding from the U.S. Agency for Internatio...

Supreme Court will hear challenge to Colorado conversion therapy ban Axios, By Avery Lotz, on Mar 10, 2025 https://www.axios.com/2025/03/10/supreme-court-conversion-therapy-challenge In Colorado, a legal challenge is underway against a state ban on gender conversion therapy for minors. The case centers on Christian counselor Kaylee Charles, who argues that the state's prohibition of conversion the...

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AntiTrans Bill in Iowa Gets Final OK , Despite Protests TIME, By Hannah Fingerhut Ap, on February 27, 2025 https://time.com/7262485/protesters-iowa-capitol-gender-identity/ In this episode, the panel delves into the controversial legislative actions in Iowa, where lawmakers swiftly passed discriminatory laws against transgender individuals. Tracy begins by highlighting how politicians exploit chil...

West Texans , Mennonites at center of measles outbreak choose medical freedom over vaccine mandates AP News, By Devi Shastri, on March 4, 2025 https://apnews.com/article/measles-outbreak-texas-rfk-vaccines-8cf4641b04731c713edb524ca943490c The discussion opens with the old saying, "God helps those who help themselves," but the Mennonite community in rural Texas appears to have missed that memo. Und...

Oklahoma GOP advances bill letting Christian doctors deny services to patients The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on March 5, 2025 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/oklahoma-gop-advances-bill-letting The ongoing discussion centers around House Bill 1006 in Oklahoma, which would allow medical professionals to refuse care based on personal ethical, moral, or religious beliefs. This controversial...

Mind Matters News, January 8, 2023  http://bit.ly/3kwt70G The discussion explores physicist Marcelo Gleiser's argument against the possibility of reality being a simulation. The panelists express skepticism, noting that such claims often rely on unfalsifiable assertions rather than scientific evidence. They critique the logic behind simulation theory, pointing out its similarities to religious arg...

 The Times of Israel, By Gabriel Lamza, March 9, 2023, https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/what-is-pure-and-authentic-faith/ Faith is often presented as a virtue, a connection to the divine, or a means of understanding the world. However, in attempting to defend this notion, many religious arguments reveal their own contradictions. One such example is an article that claims the biblical phrase "made i...

Strange But True: Ancient Egyptians were so into oral sex, they put it in their religion — and religious art, Salon, Matthew Rosza, January 29, 2023 Sex and morality have been tightly controlled by religion throughout history, shaping societal attitudes toward sexuality. The discussion begins with ancient Egypt, where gods were depicted engaging in acts like autofellatio as part of creation myths....

Salon, Matthew Rosza, January 30, 2023  http://bit.ly/3xcJxyH This segment discusses the moral panic surrounding the term "grooming," particularly in relation to LGBTQ+ people, and how it is being weaponized by right-wing politicians, particularly in Florida under Ron DeSantis. Historically, moral panics have been used to demonize specific groups—examples include the witch hunts and the Nazis' ris...

Scientists sound alarm over troubling phenomena forcing them to 'rethink' everything 'Predictability has become more challenging' The Cool Down, By Chelsea Cook, on February 14, 2025 https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/unpredictable-climate-patterns-shift/ In the face of increasingly unpredictable weather patterns and rising climate change risks, scientists are sounding the alarm over how outda...