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• God Said Forever #706

  The LDS Church just quietly published a long-suppressed 1886 letter from prophet John Taylor—declaring polygamy an eternal commandment. Frank and Dan dig into the implications for Mormon doctrine. Also in this episode: A Catholic diocese in the UK fires an atheist accountant after she adopts a child Pennsylvania considers declaring a “Day of the Bible” A Saudi journalist is executed for tweets criticizing the regime Pew Research shows disturbing levels of support for school prayer in US Rastafarian prisoner’s dreadlocks cut by prison guards And the World Humanist Congress ditches Washington, D.C. Stick around for emails, voicemails, and some truly unhinged Christian nationalism.

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• God Told Trump WHAT?! #705

  A failed preacher is arrested for the shocking murder of a Minnesota state senator. Frank and Dan dig into the disturbing religious and political motivations behind the crime—and the dangerous rhetoric fueling it. Also in this episode: • Jimmy Swaggart is somehow still alive • A surprising number of Christians are “cheating” on their churches • A UK town removes a Pride flag after bookstore complains • Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law hits a legal wall • Mike Huckabee sends a terrifying message to Trump • Atheists barely register in federal prison stats Listener mail, petty flags, big questions, and more. Email us: [email protected] Support us on Patreon: www.thankgodimatheist.com/donate

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• Religious Extremism and a Dangerous Shift #704

  A shooting at a Salt Lake City protest. Two state legislators are shot in Minnesota. As political violence grabs headlines across the country, Frank and Dan reflect on a disturbing new reality—and explore the religious rhetoric fueling it. Also in this episode: Iran expands its ban on dog walking Arkansas and Illinois fight to post the Ten Commandments Southern Baptists target gay marriage A far-right Christian gets a top U.S. religious freedom post Faith-healing parents sentenced after their newborn’s death Pope Leo gets worried about AI… and Dan lets ChatGPT suggest how to fix Catholicism Plus, a listener email about Mormonism and modern revelation, and a final segment reflecting on how close we may be to a breaking point—and why peaceful protest still matters. Support us on Patreon... www.thankgodimatheist.com/donate

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• Dragons, Angels, and AI: The Bible Goes Full Fantasy #703

  This week on Thank God I’m Atheist: A Republican lawmaker freaks out over a Muslim prayer in Congress—except it turns out the man praying wasn’t Muslim at all. Frank and Dan break down the ignorance and bigotry on display. Plus, a new study explores what happens when clergy take psilocybin (the active compound in magic mushrooms). The results? Surprisingly spiritual. Also in this episode: Denmark pushes stricter bans on burqas and niqabs in schools Christian nationalism is thriving in Moscow, Idaho A Texas pastor demands access to Pride events to spread his anti-LGBTQ message The Community of Christ church names its first female prophet Final segment: AI-generated Bible videos go viral—what happens when religion looks like a fantasy movie? Link to video... https://youtu.be/zzDZeNhmqeg?si=dTwG6dziuQ0BJHDo Support us on Patreon! www.thankgodimatheist.com/donate

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• Beards, Bibles, and the Need to Feel In Charge #702

  Frank and Dan tackle a full slate of religious absurdities this week: a Halloween costume sparks Christian outrage in Arizona, Utah quietly buries its own study on gender-affirming care, and a UK teacher sues for the right to misgender students. Meanwhile, school cancels a student play for being too “controversial,” and Delaware legalizes medical aid in dying. In the second half of the show, the guys dig into why young men are turning to conservative religion—and what secular folks can offer instead.

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