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In this week’s episode, Pete Hegseth creates a department of HOLY war, we learn from a Fox News interview that Jesus is the gay, the truth, and the life, and that ding you hear is the oven telling us the Baker’s done.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Headlines:Pete Hegseth creates a Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs reporting directly to him: https://apnews.com/article/pete-hegseth-defense-department-pentagon-religion-41405eb6dd60ca5a3f45fe3387f82952https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/pete-hegseth-is-centralizing-religioushttps://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/2026/10/pete-hegseth-state-of-force-address/688852/Eminem is featured on Kid Rock's new Christian album 'Halfway 2 Jesus': https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/10/01/eminem-kid-rock-join-forces-for-track-from-rocks-new-christian-album/92044133007/Daily Wire’s filming permit suspended for latest movie: https://deadline.com/2026/10/daily-wire-filming-temporarily-suspended-montana-1237146172/Turkish court orders access ban on popular news portal over 'LGBTQ+ propaganda': https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/turkish-court-orders-access-ban-popular-news-portal-over-lgbtq-propaganda-2026-09-30/Christian influencer claims to have died and met testosterone Jesus: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-christian-influencer-says-he-went---This Week in Misogyny:Woman on United flight forced back into seat next to masturbating creep: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/united-airlines-flight-masturbating-incident/6551525/FTA to tie funding to birth rates: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/06/babies-marriage-transit-funding-trump-01107399

On this week’s episode: The Daily Mail manages to to be less trustworthy than the BIBLE ... The Pope kinda tells us he’s sowwy for all the diddling ... And when making coffee at home doesn't buy them a house, Gen Z turns to religion...ish.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/---Headlines:Scientists have definitely NOT "100% confirmed" the resting place of Noah's Ark: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/scientists-have-not-100-confirmedAt Lourdes healing shrine, Pope Leo addresses 'wounds' of clerical abuse: https://religionnews.com/2026/09/27/at-lourdes-healing-shrine-pope-leo-addresses-wounds-of-clerical-abuse/Nearly half of people raised Mormon have left the LDS Church: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/nearly-half-of-people-raised-mormonLife Surge christian wealth seminar featuring Tim Tebow gets exposed: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/09/life-surge-the-gospel-of-high-yields-inside-tim-tebows-favorite-wealth-seminar/Pablo Torre Finds Out episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh7s2jr0b48Man who 'met Jesus' during 18-day coma claims he gave him this simple instruction to tell the world: https://vt.co/news/world/man-who-met-jesus-during-coma-claims-gave-him-simple-instructionGen Z most likely to identify as 'religious,' engage in spiritual activities, poll finds: https://www.christianpost.com/news/gen-z-most-likely-to-identify-as-religious-poll-finds.html

In this week’s episode, Donald Trump gives himself infinity plus one Christianity points, Christians are pretty sure that Tillamook is making antisemitic kosher cheese, and we’ll look into the only book of the Bible named after a dick.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Headlines:Trump releases b******t list of things he’s done for Christians: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/trumps-top-250-victories-for-peopleChristians are mad that Meryl Strep is gonna play Aslan: https://www.christianpost.com/news/meryl-streep-as-aslan-in-the-magicians-nephew-sparks-backlash.htmlCatholic League is pretty sure AI is bigoted against Christianity: https://www.catholicleague.org/artificial-intelligences-authentic-bigotry/Millions Are Turning to AI for Spiritual Guidance: Some Chatbots Now Speak as God: https://www.techtimes.co.uk/ai-religious-chatbots-spiritual-guidance-mental-health-risks-1808728Hegseth urges Texas cadets to "fight the islamists, fight the communists":https://www.joemygod.com/2026/09/hegseth-urges-texas-cadets-to-fight-the-islamists-and-fight-the-communists-in-the-name-of-the-lord/Pentagon moves forward with mandatory testosterone testing for most male troops: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/pentagon-moves-forward-with-mandatory-testosterone-testing-for-most-male-troopsMAGA Nutballs Lose It Over Tillamook Cheese Being Halal-Certified: https://hiphopwired.com/3065903/maga-loses-it-tillamook-cheese-halal-certified/

In this week’s episode, the midterms are more Godless than ever, we meet the man who puts the Orr into “illegal donor”, and we learn that our high school experience could too have been worse.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Guest Links:Hear Eli on Murder Made Fiction here: https://www.patreon.com/MurderMadeFiction/posts/teenage-bonnie-169200080---Headlines:Hemant Mehta publishes this year’s list of openly non-religious candidates in the midterms: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/here-are-the-openly-non-religious-22fConvicted sex offender offered opening prayer at rally for GOP Senate nominee in North Carolinahttps://apnews.com/article/whatley-pastor-sex-offender-prayer-rally-01eab33af03f6a308719ce6a62157451Orthodox church sends medieval prince’s remains to Russian troops in Ukraine | Russia | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/10/russia-orthodox-church-dmitry-donskoy-medieval-prince-hand-troops-ukraine After backlash, President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary retracts his support for blasphemy laws: https://religionnews.com/2026/09/14/al-mohler-reverses-course-rejects-blasphemy-laws-after-controversy/The 'golden door' is 'closed': US won't admit persecuted Christian refugees in 2026, report warnshttps://www.christianpost.com/news/us-wont-admit-persecuted-christian-refugees-in-2026-report.html

In this week’s episode, JD Vance is MEH on causing the apocalypse, Christians at Burning Man are wildly offended by a celebration of death and rebirth, and Nintendo set the release date for the Ocarina of Time remake for November 5th. Unrelated to the show, but we have to at least acknowledge it.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Headlines:JD Vance worries the Antichrist walks among us: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/02/jd-vance-god-podcast-end-timesPete Hegseth all pissy because MMRF made gate guards stop being all Christian about it: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/hegseth-air-force-base-religious-greetings-b3045381.htmlChristian employers may now be protected from trans discrimination claims: https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/09/02/christian-employers-transgender-discrimination/Christian missionaries were not kicked out of Burning Man for preaching the Gospel: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/christian-missionaries-were-not-kicked

In this week’s episode, Donald Trump asks for a little of that rendering unto Caesar he’s heard so much about, Girl Scouts of America gets some blowback about their islamic "badges for hajjes" program, and we’ll read about JD Vance’s f*****g Mamaw for you.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Headlines:New Orleans Catholic abuse settlement is a farce: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/28/new-orleans-catholic-church-sex-abuse-settlementTrump Implies Bible Endorses Donating to Him As an Act of Faith:https://meidasnews.com/news/trump-implies-bible-endorses-donating-to-him-as-an-act-of-faithNew Jersey didn’t ban prayer outside abortion clinics, but Christians are lying about it anyway: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/new-jersey-didnt-ban-prayer-outsideRight-wing influencers invented a Girl Scouts “Islamization” scandal: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/right-wing-influencers-invented-a---This Week in Misogyny:Ex-Deputy convicted of SA is now a cop chaplain: https://apnews.com/article/convicted-san-diego-exdeputy-police-chaplain-54eab67555be35d0f67532fe24f48e02

In this week’s episode, Christians will persecute THEMSELVES if were not gonna do it, Republicans warn us that dinosaur demons are eating the cats and dogs, and Don Ford will be here for more of the Bible’s “yadda yadda yadda” chapters.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Headlines:Meanwhile, Trump is ACTUALLY targeting churches: https://religionnews.com/2026/08/20/11-faith-groups-accuse-trump-administration-of-violating-court-order-while-spying-on-churches/Survivors Just Built the First National Database of Accused Protestant Abusershttps://relevantmagazine.com/current/survivors-just-built-the-first-national-database-of-accused-protestant-abusers/Pete Hegseth is bringing Blue Bonnet like b******t to military schools: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/pete-hegseth-is-bringing-christianSwiss Tourist Sentenced to Prison After Violating ‘Day of Silence’ in Bali: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/travel/bali-swiss-tourist-nyepi.htmlThe GOP nominee for governor of Illinois doesn’t want to talk about his Creationist beliefs: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-gop-nominee-for-governor-of-illinoisColorado GOP Gov Nominee Claims to Have Battled ‘Demons’ With ‘Reptilian’ Eyes: https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/colorado-gop-gov-nominee-claims-to-have-battled-demons-with-reptilian-eyes

In this week’s episode, Trump doesn't WANNA get a shot, godless commie aliens wanna sap your precious ova and bodily fluids, and we’ll learn how to protect ourselves from the dangers of getting laid.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Guest Links:Learn more about Bahacon here: https://bahacon.com/---Headlines:Trump signs executive order to give measles a fighting chance: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/trumps-vaccine-order-would-require-millions-of-individual-shots-last-used-decades-agoColorado school district dumps Bible-heavy curriculum borrowed from Texas after 3 days: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/colorado-school-district-dumps-bibleSCOTUS to hear case of Catholic schools that want state money even though they ban gay parents’ kids: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/08/scotus-to-hear-case-of-catholic-schools-that-want-state-money-even-though-they-ban-gay-parents-kids/Paxton, Talarico tap contrary versions of God and Christianity in appeal to Texas voters: https://religionnews.com/2026/08/13/paxton-talarico-tap-contrary-versions-of-god-and-christianity-in-appeal-to-texas-voters/Paxton is a pen stealer: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/joe-joplin-talarico-ken-paxton-pen-thief_n_6a7f5b92e4b0459fa2d2ceb6Televangelist claims aliens invaded her body, took her eggs: https://roysreport.com/televangelist-claims-aliens-invaded-her-body-took-her-eggs/

In this week’s episode, Jared Huffman applies for a job on our show, a lack of Christian soda cans leads to the unraveling of the fabric of society, and climbing a mountain in search of an imaginary boat turns out to be an amazing analogy for Christianity.---Come see us live in Washington, DC on August 14th!: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/god-awful-movies/Come see Noah in Ontario at BAHACon: https://bahacon.com/---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Headlines:Jared Huffman has a new book about the dangers of Christian Nationalism: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/us/politics/democrat-huffman-humanist-religion-christianity.htmlArkansas librarians grapple with enforcing book restriction law after court rulinghttps://arkansasadvocate.com/2026/08/10/arkansas-librarians-grapple-with-enforcing-book-restriction-law-after-court-ruling/And https://bookriot.com/arkansas-act-372/Miss NC says she lost her crown for Christianity; turns out to be bigotry: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/miss-north-carolina-usa-said-sheOklahoma candidate James Taylor has turned his classroom into a Christian campaign studio: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/oklahoma-candidate-james-taylor-hasChristians are freaking out about custom Coke cans: https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/coca-cola-custom-feature-lets-213003539.htmlhttps://nypost.com/2026/08/08/business/coca-colas-personalized-cans-show-inconsistent-enforcement-against-disallowing-controversial-phrases-groups/

In this week’s episode, Trump's religious committee tries to DEI so they don't DIE, a preacher gets kicked off a flight after a complaint from a baby with kidney stones, and we’ll crack open a book that can’t be trusted around the couch enough to sit on the coffee table.---Come see us live in Washington, DC on August 14th!: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/god-awful-movies/Come see Noah in Ontario at BAHACon: https://bahacon.com/---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Headlines:Trump judge redefines “diversity” to justify his b******t religious panel: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-trump-judge-redefined-diversityKim Davis still owes $565,000 and a new lawsuit says she hid her inheritance to avoid paying it: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/kim-davis-still-owes-565000-a-newRoss Douthat and Ben Shapiro try to spin religious conservative message from The Odyssey:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/opinion/the-odyssey-culture-war.htmlhttps://www.wonkette.com/p/elon-musks-war-on-the-odyssey-goingFlorida AG threatens to defund Catholic schools for being too vaccinated: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/florida-ag-threatens-to-defund-catholicAnnoying "Sky Evangelist" kicked off airline after scaring everyone with her preaching: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/annoying-sky-evangelist-kicked-off

In this week’s episode, Republicans will takes few rights off our plate rather than ordering their own, JD Vance sits down with Joe Rogan on the CHAIR...not the couch, and Don Ford will be here for the Bible’s most muttery chapter.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Guest Links:Hear Noah on the Phil Ferguson show here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/556-noah-lugeons-the-scathing-atheist-talks-about-the-ark-park-protest--73237086Come see us live in Washington, DC on August 14th!: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/god-awful-movies/Come see Noah in Ontario at BAHACon: https://bahacon.com/---Headlines:Justice Department issues new “religious liberty” memo: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-justice-depts-new-religious-libertyChatGPT Led to a Man’s Near-Fatal Health Crisis, Lawsuit Claims: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/22/well/openai-chatgpt-health-lawsuit.htmlPope's prayer app leaks 700K+ users' info: https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/07/24/popes-official-prayer-app-commits-cardinal-sin-leaks-700k-users-info/5278603https://bobdahacker.com/blog/click-to-prayMen-only gyms seek to protect Christian men from lust: https://baptistnews.com/article/men-only-gyms-seek-to-protect-christian-men-from-lust/JD Vance defends 10 Commandments posters in public schools on Rogan: https://www.wonkette.com/p/does-jd-vance-actually-know-what---This Week in Misogyny:Hegseth wants to give soldiers testosterone: https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/judge-hegseth-testosterone-transgender also, no girls allowed: https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/07/17/hegseth-ordered-a-new-study-of-women-in-combat-critics-say-its-built-to-reach-one-conclusion/Andrew Tate is doing bad: https://www.nbcnews.com/world/united-kingdom/tate-brothers-will-remain-jail-least-2-weeks-fight-extradition-uk-rcna589488

In this week’s episode, the IRS gets a little closer to putting the ‘lock’ in Greg Locke, we learn that Jesus was probably just using an infinite lives glitch, and Lindsey Graham will hear about that cheat a little too late.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Guest Links:Come see us live in Washington, DC on August 14th!: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/god-awful-movies/Come see Noah in Ontario at BAHACon: https://bahacon.com/If you wanna check out the RPG from the Farnsworth Quote, it’s available as a pdf on DriveThruRPG here:https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/556997/seventh-day-angels-in-the-darkand Itch.io here:https://psychogenesis-games.itch.io/seventh-day---Headlines:Sarah Huckabee Sanders wins the FIFA Peace Prize of Religious liberty awards: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/arkansas-won-a-fake-religious-liberty and https://x.com/SarahHuckabee/status/2078196033041895549 Also, American Atheists’ version if you want a reasonable version of this: https://states.atheists.org/state-scorecardsMIT scientist explains how the theory we're living in a simulation could prove Christianity righthttps://www.dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-15960417/mit-scientist-simulation-theory-christianity.html Jack White Invites Satanic Doo-Wop Duo Twin Temple To Open After Charley Crockett Drops Them For Being Satanichttps://stereogum.com/2504853/jack-white-invites-satanic-doo-wop-duo-twin-temple-to-open-after-charley-crockett-drops-them-for-being-satantic/newshttps://freespeechunion.org/news/archbishops-of-canterbury-and-york-accused-of-censorship-after-theyGreg Locke’s home raided: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/07/feds-raid-home-of-hate-pastor-who-destroyed-a-barbie-dream-house-with-a-bible-baseball-bat/Why Orthodox Jews are opposing the new daylight saving bill in Congresshttps://www.npr.org/2026/07/16/g-s1-133961/why-orthodox-jews-are-opposing-the-new-daylight-saving-bill-in-congress

In this week’s episode, Heath is in Paris and Eli’s in Washington and Noah’s just showing back up from the Ark Park protest. And somehow we still managed to get a full blown episode together for you.---Come see us live in Washington, DC on August 14th!: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/god-awful-movies/---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/

Come see us live in Washington, DC on August 14th!: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/god-awful-movies/ In this week’s episode, a bible school takes a vacation from sanity, the US women's team looks primed to win the World Cup again, and Christians will find yet new lands to colonize.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Appearance Notes: Get tickets to see Noah in Cincinnati: https://www.sethandrews.com/cincinnatiLearn more about the Ark Park protest here: https://www.facebook.com/events/ark-encounter/10th-anniversary-ark-encounter-protest/1591721388785519/Get your tickets to BAHACon here: https://bahacon.com/---Headlines:Viral video shows mock execution at Vacation Bible School: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/viral-video-shows-church-stagingVatican excommunicates all members of ultra-conservative rebel group SSPX: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/02/vatican-excommunicates-all-members-of-ultra-conservative-rebels-sspxStephen Miller is pretty sure that Trump was sent by God: https://www.thedailybeast.com/stephen-miller-makes-bonkers-claim-about-divine-president/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/we-dug-up-stephen-millers-dubious-dating-advice-and-relationship-experts-say-its-telling-g_l_6a451831e4b07b95cff31d69Ken Ham big mad newspaper didn’t pretend his b******t was science: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/ken-ham-is-furious-that-a-reporterChristians think there are abortion pills in the drinking water: https://washingtonstand.com/article/pressure-mounts-on-epa-to-test-drinking-water-for-traces-of-abortion-pill---This Week in Misogyny:Manosphere getting worse on college campuses: https://19thnews.org/2026/07/manosphere-misogyny-infiltrates-college-campus/Australia set to be first nation to eliminate cervical cancer… if antivax idiots don’t f**k it up: https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2025/11/20/australia-on-track-to-eliminating-cervical-cancer.htmlCatholics sell hospital, reproductive care immediately reintroduced: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/a-catholic-hospital-was-sold-reproductive

Come see us live in Washington, DC on August 14th!: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/god-awful-movies/ In this week’s episode, Trump has one particular religion’s liberty in mind, JD Vance lies about hanging ten while couch surfing, and we can, in fact, get a witness.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: [email protected] check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show’s hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show’s sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Guest Links:Get tickets to see Noah in Cincinnati: https://www.sethandrews.com/cincinnatiLearn more about the Ark Park protest here: https://www.facebook.com/events/ark-encounter/10th-anniversary-ark-encounter-protest/1591721388785519/Get your tickets to BAHACon here: https://bahacon.com/---Headlines:Religious Liberty Commission issues its final report: https://www.justice.gov/religious-liberty-commission/resourcesRun Hide Fight Infidels summary and trailer are here and they are glorious: https://www.avclub.com/jonathan-majors-daily-wire-movie-synopsisNew survey shows the majority of Americans favor teacher led prayer in schools: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/yikes-most-americans-now-supportFlorida proposes 50% sin tax for Only Fans: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/florida-gop-candidate-wants-50-sin-tax-onlyfans-creators-fight-cultural-degeneracyJD Vance and his disingenuous Catholicism very clearly detested by Usha Vance: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/usha-vance-stable-household-jd-vance-insult_n_6a3c43d7e4b0810d44254bde