FilthyMonkeyBrains6-Atheist World, FFRF Update, Interview with Lyra, a Satanist.

This week, we announced our next event: The Youtuber The Skeptick will visit us on March the 23rd. Ed’s update includes an amicus brief introduced by FFRF and AU to prevent  a religious exemption request that they think it’d undermine the protection of vulnerable children. Monica and Regina rant about the new IVF law in Alabama and Sam and Beneil return with Bunk in the Trunk. 

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 Show Notes:

Atheist World

After saying women who wear shorts deserve to be raped, pastor admits "I was wrong" (friendlyatheist.com)

Iowa Republican files bill to ban "Satanism on state property" (friendlyatheist.com)

California school board member claims Satanists are worse than literal Nazis (friendlyatheist.com)

FFRF

News Release Archives - Freedom From Religion Foundation (ffrf.org)

The Rant

Alabama's IVF embryo ruling explained. And what's next? | AP News

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This week, we’re celebrating Darwin’s Week! The FFRF’s update includes the removal of a Ten Commandments display from a county courthouse in Kentucky. Regina and Monica rant about public outbursts of demon obsession. And Sam and Beneil bring us the second part of the Falsehood of Moderation. 

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Show Notes:

Atheist World

A Vital Fossil for the Evolution of Early Reptiles Might be Partially Forged | Discover Magazine

FFRF

News Release Archives - Freedom From Religion Foundation (ffrf.org)

The Rant

https://www.foxnews.com/us/flight-descends-chaos-possessed-woman-begins-screaming-jumping-over-seats-theres-real-devil?fbclid=IwAR2Tuq1i_H4ZQ3n5pqAHnKctvEgIucvqJt2g3nAXjs8WzycJAYfL3hSe5JI

https://www.fox4news.com/news/lady-on-plane-not-real-tiffany-gomas?fbclid=IwAR1WViMf4sX07j7JmYYnqekGPempushK_D7anUXLVuJvqV3SULltyiUbrlM

The Falsehood of Moderation 2

Religious quotes and news – January 28, 2024 (timesofmalta.com)

Millions of LGBTQ Americans have religious trauma. Psychiatrists want to help (nbcnews.com)

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In this week's episode, we will talk about the right-wing haven projected in KY, the new CEO of Answers in Genesis and the latest (and craziest) of Senator Deevers. FFRF will reveal punishment for blasphemy in a MS elementary school. We will rant about the Ark Encounter's conferences. And we will discuss if there is any virtue in being a religious moderate. 

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Show Notes:

Atheist World

Revealed: far-right figures try to create Christian nationalist ‘haven’ in Kentucky | Kentucky | The Guardian

Redoubt movement helps push North Idaho politics to extreme right | The Spokesman-Review

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/01/martyn-iles-is-new-ceo-of-creation-museum-ark-encounter/72004202007/

The Australian who ascended to the helm of a Republican-linked fundamentalist Christian group | Christianity | The Guardian

Oklahoma GOP lawmaker wants to ban single people from sexting each other (friendlyatheist.com)

FFRF

News Release Archives - Freedom From Religion Foundation (ffrf.org)

DeSoto County Schools, MS - Blasphemy (ffrf.org)

The Rant

Reclaim: Answers for Women 2024Weekend Conference - Williamstown, KY | Answers in Genesis

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Filthy Monkey Brains team returns after the three holiday specials, with news about Josh Hawley’s endorsement of Christian nationalism and the latest of pastor Greg Locke. Ed brings his FFRF Update, which includes Florida’s abortion rights ballot triumph. Monica and Regina will analyze the latest cases of pastors found guilty of abuse and Sam and Beneil will make fun, once again, of Flat Earthers.

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Shownotes:

Atheist World

Christian Nationalist Sen. Josh Hawley: We need more Christian Nationalism! (friendlyatheist.com)

Our Christian Nation by Josh Hawley | Articles | First Things

A natural disaster destroyed hate-preacher Greg Locke's tent church (again) (friendlyatheist.com)

FFRF

News Release Archives - Freedom From Religion Foundation (ffrf.org)

The Rant

https://ministrywatch.com/kentucky-pastor-pleads-guilty-to-sex-crimes-against-children/?fbclid=IwAR3Jw_WaF2j-o5zpi6A0o4tPJx-E1xLNRX15xSPidUNmg1tTr0Y1dzzo2eQ

https://ministrywatch.com/former-pastor-arrested-on-30-felony-charges-for-child-sex-crimes/?fbclid=IwAR30T61IOUytdG4CE-8C16Owig2hj9LFMB6-loGrdHBpnheSk7Bh_WrbNpc

https://ministrywatch.com/montana-pastor-found-guilty-of-sexually-abusing-minors-on-indian-reservation/?fbclid=IwAR2xs7AJVluVajBSfbCkjg1LrVGvSaXQ1IfDP8jSXr6D2E6WBcMmLsAlBLA

https://ministrywatch.com/former-tennessee-pastor-charged-with-sexual-exploitation-of-a-minor/?fbclid=IwAR2KQRwdHJiOfaoGifY_sQkPO83bEkgGS5wODJDwJ9cr_EerJwArEMoAksU

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This is our third, and last, holiday special, dedicated to our great ranters, Regina and Monica. We selected clips from our favorite rants. Always both interesting and entertaining. I hope you enjoy it!

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Today’s episode is our second holiday special, especially dedicated to Sam and Beneil. We review their best moments, and we include a segment about their own peculiar vision of the war on Christmas. 

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Happy New Year, y’all!

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On today’s episode, we have our first special recap of 2023. James Logsdon, Ellen Tishdottir, John Sutton and Ed Hensley will answer Angela Borner’s and John Kiel’s questions. We hope you enjoy it!

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Special thanks to a member of our community, Brandon Campbell, from SoundSculptor Studios, for his original song ‘Burials’ (first interview). 

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On today’s episode we talk about the latest on pastor Greg Locke, news about the Ark Encounter and an Oklahoma State Senate candidate's controversial remarks. FFRF’s update includes a letter of complaint from FFRF to TN Governor. Also don’t miss Reagan’s ad we include on the show notes. Monica will bring us a special kind of rant: her own deconversion story. And Sam and Beneil will have fun with the idea of Ancient Aliens.

Show Notes:

Hate Pastors' "Flat Earth Debate" Ends In "Profanities, Weed Smoking, Rammed Cars, And Police Involvement" - Joe.My.God. (joemygod.com)

PuraviveGreg Locke debated a flat earther - it got wild

(1) FFRF Kentucky | Facebook

Oklahoma Senate candidate: Parents who use IVF are “waging an assault against God” (friendlyatheist.com)

News Release Archives - Freedom From Religion Foundation (ffrf.org)

 FFRF's Ron Reagan Ad 

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This week on Blasphemy in the Bluegrass, we will announce our holiday meeting. FFRF’s update digs into the weaponization of the  Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). Monica and Regina will rant about the app that the Speaker of the House admitted to use to monitor porn access. And Beneil and Sam will have some fun talking about the people who think the Earth is flat. 

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Show Notes:

Atheist World: https://fb.me/e/6W13p1FKy

FFRF: News Release Archives - Freedom From Religion Foundation (ffrf.org)

Rant:https://newrepublic.com/post/176676/mike-johnson-son-monitoring-porn-intake-national-security-threat?fbclid=IwAR0AxrvPDgp7x8JDYxmrAJX7Wo4eQR7aliftSZKqZ1_KBej3QvKNRDrrBGY

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his week on Blasphemy in the Bluegrass, we will discuss the result of the past election in the Commonwealth and more. Ed’s update includes a complaint from FFRF against a school in TN. Five high school basketball players won a free throw competition and their prize was to “get to” wash their teammates feet while the Bible was being read. Regina returns to rant with Monica, this time, about an unfortunate story of a mayor and pastor from Alabama, who decided to end his life after being outed. Finally, Sam and Beneil will answer some common questions from Christians to atheists in a fun way.

We thank Ketsa, SuRRism, Redproductions, AlexGrohl, geoffharvey and Mapamusic for this episode’s music tracks.

Show Notes:

Atheist World:

Kentucky Election Results and Maps 2023 | CNN Politics

Kentucky election results: Russell Coleman wins attorney general race (courier-journal.com)

Meet Russell - Russell Coleman for Attorney General (rcforag.com)

FFRF: Robertson County Schools, TN Washing Feet like Jesus _Redacted.pdf (ffrf.org)

Rant: 1819news.secret-life-mayor-and-pastor

1819news.daily-wires-matt-walsh-slams-left-wing-media

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