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Jimmy Carter lauded for his humility and service in Washington before his return to Georgia AP News, by Chris Megerian, on January 9, 2025 https://apnews.com/article/jimmy-carter-state-funeral-joe-biden-donald-trump-df391a578d6b4627ad500f5df03ac1ff The discussion revolves around the legacy of Jimmy Carter, with panelists reflecting on his presidency and life. They discuss Carter's unassuming and h...

 Mark Zuckerberg Is Done Listening to His Users Slate Magazine, By Nitish Pahwa, on January 8, 2025 https://slate.com/technology/2025/01/mark-zuckerberg-meta-fact-checking-announcement-elon-musk-trump.html Mark Zuckerberg's decision to replace third-party fact-checkers with community-based content moderation at Meta has sparked significant debate. Citing the inherent biases of experts, Zuckerberg...

 Texas book ban backfires after school removes Bible over 'sexually explicit' content The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on December 23, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/texas-book-ban-backfires-after-school In 2023, Texas passed House Bill 900, banning sexually explicit books from school libraries. This law led the Canyon Independent School District to remove the Bible from its shelves...

 Lamenting the Decline in Literacy? The Church Can Help The Banner, By Karen Swallow Prior, on December 20, 2024 https://www.thebanner.org/columns/2024/12/lamenting-the-decline-in-literacy-the-church-can-help The discussion critically examines the church's role in promoting literacy, questioning whether it serves as genuine philanthropy or a veiled form of manipulation. Tracy highlights that churc...

 Faith-based cost-sharing seemed like an alternative to health insurance, until the childbirth bills arrived NBC News, By Aria Bendix, on December 22, 2024 https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-care/health-care-cost-sharing-ministries-maternity-childbirth-rcna170230 In this episode of The Non-Prophets, the hosts discuss the exploitation within faith-based healthcare sharing ministries (HCSMs). Hel...

 He’s anti-democracy and pro-Trump: the obscure ‘dark enlightenment’ blogger influencing the next US administration The Guardian, By Wilson Jason, on December 21, 2024 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/21/curtis-yarvin-trump The panel begins by addressing the transformation of American politics, highlighting how authoritarianism is gradually supplanting constitutional democracy, particu...

The age of BLM is over. Daniel Penny's case proves it Christian Post, By William Wolfe, on December 11, 2024 https://www.christianpost.com/voices/the-age-of-blm-is-over-daniel-pennys-case-proves-it.html The panel discussion centers on the role of religion in shaping morality and societal values, with a focus on the influence of religious dogma in modern life. The conversation begins with an explor...

 Nick Fuentes faces battery charge after alleged home assault Gazette, By Ross O'keefe, Washington Examiner, on December 8, 2024 https://denvergazette.com/news/nation-world/nick-fuentes-faces-battery-charge-after-alleged-home-assault/article_ebe1fa55-99aa-57f9-8b6e-f4c08c092b57.html Nick Fuentes, a controversial white supremacist figure, faces battery charges following an altercation at his Colora...

A Satanic display was destroyed outside the New Hampshire Capitol The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on December 11, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-satanic-display-was-destroyed-outside The discussion begins with a story about the Satanic Temple's holiday Baphomet display in Concord, New Hampshire, invited by agnostic state representative Helen Reed to ensure religious inclusivity. D...

PHOTOS: San Antonio's first Krampus parade takes over Southtown Tpr, By Joey Palacios, on December 6, 2024 https://www.tpr.org/arts-culture/2024-12-06/photos-san-antonios-first-krampus-parade-takes-over-southtown San Antonio recently hosted its first Krampus parade in the King William neighborhood, drawing thousands to celebrate Germanic traditions. The event showcased horned demons, witches, and...

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French prosecutors demand 20-year sentence for ex-husband in Pelicot mass rape case  France24, By NEWS WIRES, on 25/11/2024 https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20241125-court-moves-to-sentencing-in-french-mass-rape-trial The case of Dominique Piqueux, currently on trial in France, has horrified the public with its sheer magnitude and depravity. Over a decade, Piqueux allegedly sedated his wife,...

 Nativity scene controversy: Local atheist says church's new display takes it too  Far KGAN, By Nick El Hajj, on November 28, 2024   https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/nativity-scene-controversy-local-atheist-says-churchs-new-display-takes-it-too-far Solid Rock Bible Church in Iowa added an unusual twist to its nativity scene this year, including King Herod as a character and labeling him an atheist....

 This Michigan lawmaker wants to 'Make Gay Marriage Illegal Again' Raw Story, By David Badash, The New Civil Rights Movement, on December 3, 2024 https://www.rawstory.com/this-michigan-lawmaker-wants-to-make-gay-marriage-illegal-again/ Josh Schriver, a Michigan state representative, is advocating for a regressive agenda by attempting to outlaw same-sex marriage in the state. Claiming to be Michiga...

 Buc-ee's Is The Sickness At The Heart Of America Jalopnik, By Bradley Brownell, on November 28, 2024 https://jalopnik.com/buc-ees-is-the-sickness-at-the-heart-of-america-1851683139 This lively panel discussion dives into the phenomenon of Buc-ee's, the larger-than-life Texas-based gas station and convenience store chain that has captured the American imagination. The conversation unpacks Buc-ee's...

Unhinged election outcry reveals failed promise of secular salvation  Fox News, By Jim Daly, on November 17, 2024 https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/unhinged-election-outcry-reveals-failed-promise-secular-salvation This discussion critiques Jim Daly's opinion piece in Fox News, where he accuses the political left of hysteria following electoral losses. The panel rebuts this, highlighting the right's...

 What delusions can tell us about the cognitive nature of belief The Conversation, By Michael Connors and Peter W Halligan, on November 19, 2024 http://theconversation.com/what-delusions-can-tell-us-about-the-cognitive-nature-of-belief-243627 This episode of The Non-Prophets explores the intricate relationship between belief, delusion, and religious convictions. Hosted by Eli Slack, the discussion...

 Americans use the Book of Revelation to talk about immigration – and always have RNS, By Yii-Jan Lin, on October 24, 2024 https://religionnews.com/2024/10/24/americans-use-the-book-of-revelation-to-talk-about-immigration-and-always-have/ The discussion focuses on the historical and ongoing use of the Bible, particularly The Book of Revelation, to demonize marginalized groups, including immigrants...

 Texas lawmaker threatens university budget cuts over LGBT studies Christian Post, By Ian M. Giatti, on November 27, 2024 https://www.christianpost.com/news/texas-lawmaker-threatens-university-budget-cuts-over-lgbt-studies.html Texas State Representative Brian Harrison and his conservative colleagues have vowed to cut funding for any Texas public university offering LGBTQ studies, as well as oppos...

 Do you think that children born by IVF are human beings? Christian Post, By Carl R. Trueman, on November 20, 2024 https://www.christianpost.com/voices/do-you-think-that-children-born-by-ivf-are-human-beings.html In this conversation, the panelists discuss Dr. Carl R. Truman's controversial views on IVF and surrogacy, particularly his assertion that children born via these methods may not be fully...

5 things to know about Linda McMahon, Trump’s pick for Education secretary The Hill, By Lexi Lonas Cochran, on November 19, 2024 https://thehill.com/homenews/education/4999123-5-things-to-know-about-linda-mcmahon-trumps-pick-for-education-secretary/ Linda McMahon, best known as the former WWE CEO and head of the Small Business Administration under the Trump administration, has been nominated for t...

 Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessons AP News, By NADIA LATHAN, on November 19, 2024 https://apnews.com/article/texas-public-school-religion-bible-curriculum-education-0585dc0a1ecb04b6cf426cce08af7543?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3REIwbmlXgDNlXTd2WxcHy75rw35yw30X-oCLJQNUKHhAEwG9CYrng9Lc_aem_liKM2LWPsYK_WvcyYSuFRQ This segment delves into the controversial ap...

 Here’s Why I Decided To Buy ‘InfoWars’ The Onion, By Bryce P. Tetraeder, Global Tetrahedron CEO, on November 14, 2024 https://theonion.com/heres-why-i-decided-to-buy-infowars/ You Won’t Believe Who’s Trying to Stop The Onion Buying Infowars The New Republic by Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling on November 18, 2024 The panel discussed Alex Jones’s downfall as Infowars fell into the hands of The Onion. The...

 Federal judge temporarily blocks Louisiana law requiring classrooms to display Ten Commandments  CNN, By Lauren Mascarenhas and Isabel Rosales,, on November 12, 2024 https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/12/us/louisiana-ten-commandments-law-blocked? Date=20241112&Profile=CNN&utm_content=1731427724 A federal judge has temporarily blocked Louisiana's law mandating Ten Commandments displays in classro...