The Non-Prophets

Several arrested after American woman dies in first use of controversial suicide pod The discussion centers on the complex and often taboo topic of suicide and assisted dying. It begins with a metaphorical comparison of life decisions to doors that, once opened, cannot be closed. This imagery illustrates the irrevocable nature of choices related to life and death, emphasizing that a slow and delib...

Colorado will now make Catholic hospitals say what services they won't provideThe Friendly Atheist,  By Hemant Mehta, on October 1, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/colorado-will-now-make-catholic-hospitals Colorado has passed a new law requiring all hospitals to disclose any procedures they won’t perform due to non-medical reasons. The "Patients Right to Know Act" ensures transparency, espe...

Consciousness may stem from unseen dimensions beyond our reality Earth.com, By Eric Ralls, on September 21, 2024 https://www.earth.com/news/consciousness-may-stem-from-unseen-dimensions-beyond-our-reality/ The conversation delves into a discussion of Dr. Michael Priva’s hypothesis that extra dimensions, beyond the known four of spacetime, might help explain human consciousness. Priva draws from st...

 Religious freedom, LGBTQ rights collide in lawsuit over Colorado’s universal preschool program The Denver Post, By Ann Schimke, on September 22, 2024 https://www.denverpost.com/2024/09/22/colorado-universal-preschool-religious-freedom-lgbtq-rights/ Religious preschools in Colorado, specifically under the Archdiocese of Denver, are pushing back against state rules requiring nondiscrimination, part...

 Florida bans instruction on contraception and consent in sex ed classes Popular, By Rebecca Crosby, on September 25, 2024   https://popular.info/p/florida-bans-instruction-on-contraception Florida's recent policy changes in sex education are stirring significant concern among advocates for comprehensive health education. As of September 2024, schools in Florida are required to submit their sex ed...

 Pastor claims he miraculously cured a man hospitalized due to voting for Democrats The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on September 26, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/pastor-claims-he-miraculously-cured I Went to a Pro-Trump Christian Revival. It Completely Changed My Understanding of Jan. 6. Slate Magazine by Molly Olmstead on September 25, 2024 https://slate.com/news-and-politics/202...

 Steam Users Curate 'Anti-Woke' List & It's Dividing Opinion Dual Shockers, By Abdullah Al Tekreeti, on September 9, 2024 https://www.dualshockers.com/steam-anti-woke-list/ This week, the gaming community is buzzing with discussions surrounding a controversial initiative launched by a group of Steam users who have formed an anti-woke list. This list categorizes video games based on their perce...

Maine law thwarts impact of school choice decision, lawsuit says National Catholic Reporter, By Religion News Service, on September 10, 2024 https://www.ncronline.org/news/maine-law-thwarts-impact-school-choice-decision-lawsuit-says Measure to repeal Nebraska’s private school funding law should appear on the ballot, court rules AP News by Margery A. Beck on September 13, 2024 https://apnews.com/ar...

 I was a black child raised in a white supremacist cult. When doomsday didn't come, I had to learn how to live  the Guardian, By Steve Rose, on September 10, 2024 https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/sep/10/i-was-black-child-raised-in-white-supremacist-cult-doomsday-didnt-come-learn-how-to-live Gerald Walker's story is one of resilience in the face of extreme ideological manipulat...

Mississippi sheriff's solution to the drug crisis? Everyone must 'truly find Jesus'  The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on September 13, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/mississippi-sheriffs-solution-to Church Attendance is (Once Again) Correlated with Authoritarianism — So Why Do We Refuse to Acknowledge It? Religion Dispatches by Chrissy Stroop on September 13, 2024 https://religiondis...

Newly-baptized Russell Brand helps kick off Tucker Carlson's US tour with prayer asking God to bring 'unity' at the Presidential election (after a joke about sneaking into America illegally and trafficking 'a few kids' with him) The Daily Mail, By Martin Robinson, on September 6, 2024 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13820663/Russell-Brand-Tucker-Carlson-tour.html   This discussion centers...

Las Vegas cops arrest pastor who brought weapons and drugs to his hotel roomThe Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on September 09, 2024 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/las-vegas-cops-arrest-pastor-who The story revolves around a former mega-church pastor who found himself in a bizarre situation in Las Vegas. Arrested by police in a motel room, the pastor was caught with firearms and fentanyl, a...

'I lied.' A teacher describes protecting her students during Apalachee HS shooting NPR , By Emma Bowman, on September 7, 2024 https://www.npr.org/2024/09/07/nx-s1-5104200/georgia-apalachee-high-school-shooting   The tragic event at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, marked the 39th school shooting of the year. The story highlights the actions of a Spanish teacher, Jennifer Carter, who manag...

An American Church Thrived in Nicaragua. Then Its Pastors Went to Prison. The New York Times, By Frances Robles, on Sept. 5, 2024 https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/05/us/american-pastors-nicaragua-money-laundering.html   Nicaragua has increasingly slipped towards authoritarian rule under President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Rosario Murillo, who have maintained control over the government for decade...

Joel Webbon Insists It’s Not Racist To Prefer A White Doctor Over A Black Doctor Angry White Men, By , on August 23, 2024 https://angrywhitemen.org/2024/08/23/joel-webbon-insists-its-not-racist-to-prefer-a-white-doctor-over-a-black-doctor/   The idea that race could be a determining factor for medical competency is both misleading and absurd. The suggestion that doctors of color might be given a "...

Tennessee family's lawsuit says video long kept from them shows police force, not drugs, killed son https://apnews.com/article/lethal-restraint-police-tennessee-austin-hunter-turner-ca8b91c2f3dc9584094c6fc835d49deb   AP News, By jeff Martin, on August 16, 2024 Why did more than 1,000 people die after police subdued them with force that isn't meant to kill? AP News by john Seewer on March 28, 2024...

Stand to Reason, By Greg Koukl, on August 1, 2024 https://www.str.org/w/it-s-time-to-forget-faith- In this discussion, Greg Koukl proposes a redefinition of "faith" to better align with rational and evidence-based thinking. Koukl suggests that faith should be understood as "confident convictions based on good reasons" rather than as mere belief without evidence. His goal is to reshape the percepti...

El Paso mom won’t get damages for unexpected pregnancy after believing her tubes were tied KERA News, By Toluwani Osibamowo, on May 10, 2024 https://www.keranews.org/health-wellness/2024-05-10/el-paso-mother-medical-negligence-texas-supreme-court Texas GOP Wants a Horrifying Punishment for Abortion, IVF Patients The New Republic by Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling on April 1, 2024 The discussion today hi...

Are Republicans losing the culture wars? Politico, By Juan Perez Jr, on 2024-08-24 https://www.politico.com/news/2024/08/24/republicans-culture-war-races-00176166 In a recent discussion about the culture wars and their impact on the Republican Party, several key points emerged. The conversation, which took place on August 24, 2024, highlights how conservatives might be losing ground in the culture...

If Amendment 2 passes, Kentucky would waste taxpayer dollars on religious schools The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on 2024-08-28 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/if-amendment-2-passes-kentucky-would   The proposal to amend Kentucky's constitution seeks to introduce a voucher system, allowing public funds to support private, predominantly religious schools. Critics highlight several concerns...

Ryan Walters confirms new student test results are ‘very different’ Oklahoman, By Nuria Martinez-Keel, on 2024-08-23 https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/08/23/ryan-walters-oklahoma-osde-student-test-score-changes/74917784007/   Proposed education rules' real purpose is to shut down Oklahoma schools, create chaos Oklahoman, By Rep. Melissa Provenzano, on 2024-06-11 https://www.oklahoman.com/s...

Gateway Church exodus: Another leader out at Texas megachurch over 'moral issue' USA TODAY, By Jonathan Limehouse, on 2024-08-22 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/08/22/gateway-church-kemtal-glasgow/74909722007/   The situation surrounding the moral failings at one of Texas's largest megachurches, Gateway Church, has recently come to light, leading to the forced resignation of four l...

10 Things Scientists Can't Explain and Attribute to God Savvy Dime, By James Dorman, on August 19, 2024 https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/10-things-scientists-can-t-explain-and-attribute-to-god The discussion dives into a critique of a misleading article that claims science cannot explain various mysteries, thus attributing them to divine intervention. The article, referred to as more of a...

After the end of Roe, a new beginning for maternity homes AP News , By TIffany Stanley, on August 2, 2024 https://apnews.com/article/abortion-maternity-homes-catholic-evangelical-roe-f455da4fd46c195246df43bc6dd16a67   The discussion delves into the resurgence of maternity homes across the United States, particularly following the reversal of Roe v. Wade. These institutions, primarily run by Cathol...

New College of Florida tosses hundreds of library books, empties gender diversity library Sarasota Herald-Tribune, By Steven Walker, on August 15, 2024 https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/education/2024/08/15/new-college-of-florida-throws-away-hundreds-of-library-books-diversity-lgbtq/74814756007/ The discussion brings to light the alarming issue of book disposal in schools as part of a broad...