652: Dobson of a B.... Edition
In this week’s episode, protesters get a rise out of Dan Patrick by not letting him get a rise out of them, Kristi Noem remains a puppy killer, and we’ll find a fresh grave in need of some aggressive urine therapy.
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Headlines:
Texas Lt. Governor threatens to expel Texans who don’t stand for prayer: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/texas-lt-gov-dan-patrick-demands
The Jehovah's Witnesses now say college is OK... after decades of saying the opposite: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-jehovahs-witnesses-now-say-college
Ryan Walters says Oklahoma will test some incoming teachers with 'America-first' exam: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2025/08/19/oklahoma-teachers-california-new-york-test/
Federal judge strikes down MN ban on state funding for schools with faith statements: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/federal-judge-strikes-down-minnesotas
Christian pastors in Kentucky urge theft of LGBTQ books from Shelbyville public library: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/christian-pastors-in-kentucky-urge
DHS is using the Bible to promote ICE, claiming ‘righteous’ fight against immigrants: https://religionnews.com/2025/08/19/homeland-security-quotes-bible-in-messaging-on-immigration-enforcement/
https://x.com/DHSgov/status/1949913619644493930
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This Week in Misogyny:
Pete Hegseth attends Doug Wilson’s church: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/defense-secretary-praises-pastor
Christian University chooses powerful men over abused women and girls again: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/faith-power-and-abuse-the-scandal
Women groomed by priest outs him in a delightful way: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/hes-a-priest-she-was-a-17-year-old
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To check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-movies
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Live Events:
Come see a live God Awful Movies record in New Orleans on September 27th!
Come see Noah read tarot in Orlando on September 21st!
---
Headlines:
Texas Lt. Governor threatens to expel Texans who don’t stand for prayer: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/texas-lt-gov-dan-patrick-demands
The Jehovah's Witnesses now say college is OK... after decades of saying the opposite: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-jehovahs-witnesses-now-say-college
Ryan Walters says Oklahoma will test some incoming teachers with 'America-first' exam: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2025/08/19/oklahoma-teachers-california-new-york-test/
Federal judge strikes down MN ban on state funding for schools with faith statements: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/federal-judge-strikes-down-minnesotas
Christian pastors in Kentucky urge theft of LGBTQ books from Shelbyville public library: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/christian-pastors-in-kentucky-urge
DHS is using the Bible to promote ICE, claiming ‘righteous’ fight against immigrants: https://religionnews.com/2025/08/19/homeland-security-quotes-bible-in-messaging-on-immigration-enforcement/
https://x.com/DHSgov/status/1949913619644493930
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This Week in Misogyny:
Pete Hegseth attends Doug Wilson’s church: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/defense-secretary-praises-pastor
Christian University chooses powerful men over abused women and girls again: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/faith-power-and-abuse-the-scandal
Women groomed by priest outs him in a delightful way: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/hes-a-priest-she-was-a-17-year-old
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The Scathing Atheist — 652: Dobson of a B.... Edition