Blasphemy In The Bluegrass

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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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.

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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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Filthy Monkey Brains are back! This week, we will talk about the election in the Commonwealth and more. Look forward to a double dose from the steady efforts of the FFRF. After the update, Monica will rant about the attempts to install a theocracy, then John Sutton will join Sam and Beneil to discuss near-death experiences in “Bunk in the Trunk!”

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Show notes:

https://apnews.com/article/abortion-kentucky-governor-campaign-ad-e29db1a78e4d0bb2c079d993af4c4af2

https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article279730354.html

https://www.politico.com/newsletters/the-recast/2023/11/07/election-day-kentucky-beshear-cameron-00125804

https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/jan/21/boy-who-came-back-from-heaven-alex-malarkey

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In this week’s episode, we discuss the unconstitutional stance of the ex-President in a recent rally. Learn about FFRF’s fight against a judge’s order compelling Southwest Airlines attorneys to attend the “religious liberty training,” pushed for by a Christian advocacy organization. After an entertaining reminder of the history of Halloween, Monica and Regina rant about what’s actually scary… more cases of sexual abuse by church members. Wrapping it up, Beneil and Sam’s Bunk covers the “Electric Universe” in their latest segment of ‘Bunk in the Trunk.’

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Show notes:

https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/donald-trump-ill-block-immigrants

https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2023/01/03/faith-on-the-hill-2023/#:~:text=But%20Christians%20make%20up%2088,Congress%20in%20the%20late%201970s

https://ffrf.org/news/news-releases

https://www.newsbreak.com/houston-tx/3192332570201-texas-pastor-ordered-to-pay-woman-2-45m-for-giving-her-herpes

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This week, we celebrate the 25th episode of Filthy Monkey Brains. We talk about Christianity and climate change. We have some news about the FFRF KY Chapter. We rant about Kent Ham’s comments on gender. And we will have some fun replying to some more questions from Christians to Atheists.

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Show notes:

https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/when-it-comes-to-accepting-climate

https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/pennsylvania-lawmaker-cites-genesis

https://time.com/4800000/tim-walberg-god-climate-change/

https://ffrf.org/uploads/images/USA-Today-Ad_FFRF_FreethoughtDay.pdf (new ad FFRF)

https://ffrf.org/news

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0fQgqACxYEjQ35zeuJCJfo6ptHyfZWAyMgaL9JGoXYJR4Xc3ySuif6pUCfPjuSig4l&id=100044305935877&mibextid=Nif5oz (Ken Ham’s post)

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In this week’s episode of Blasphemy in the Bluegrass, we talk about the 12 steps to quit smoking. FFRF explains how the Nobel Peace Prize Iranian awardee, in jail at the moment, reveals the dangers of ‘One nation under a god'. Monica and Regina will rant about religion, sex and shame. And Sam and Beneil will reply to some questions from Christian YouTubers. 

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 Show notes:

https://smokefree.gov/tips

https://ffrf.org/news

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/women-who-stray/201708/overcoming-religious-sexual-shame

https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2018/09/12/pure-evangelical-purity-movement

https://www.insider.com/ti-daughter-was-shocked-by-fathers-comments-about-her-hymen-2020-6

https://youtube.com/watch?v=1oNlTrLIjU4&si=XxZzRTKPjBGpK3Lu

https://youtube.com/watch?v=tBYAgvTUEwM&si=zGJdZutey7s_8AgA

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On this week’s episode of Blasphemy in the Bluegrass, we talk about the Show of Shows celebrated in Louisville last February. The FFRF National Convention is very close. We rant about  Christian missionaries playing nurses and doctors. And we will put karma to the test in Bunk in the Trunk!

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Show notes:

https://inytimes.pressreader.com/article/281767043859697

https://ffrf.org/news

https://www.hbo.com/savior-complex

https://slate.com/culture/2023/09/savior-complex-hbo-documentary-renee-bach-no-white-saviors.html

The White Savior Complex

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On this week’s episode, we give the date for everyone to bring their families and join us at Huber’s Orchard and Winery! We also present an original book club with an interesting way to analyze novels. FFRF explains how another Senator’s religiosity is causing havoc within the US government. We discuss some details on the Delphi’s murders. Finally, Bunk in the Trunk is back this week… this time, with a live experiment!

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Show notes:

https://www.npr.org/2023/08/27/1195954927/this-jane-eyre-enthusiast-invites-you-to-treat-your-favorite-books-as-sacred-tex

https://ffrf.org/news

https://abcnews.go.com/US/delphi-murders-unsealed-documents-reveal-questions-remain/story?id=94210091

https://revealnews.org/article/an-ancient-nordic-religion-is-inspiring-white-supremacist-jihad/?fbclid=IwAR2ChKIiH0UroL9ruiUnU77apIuKBzZNdbhrRv5UPGxTaRLIM0mFqbqNzno

https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/23863585/delphidocs.pdf

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This week, James Logsdon joins the Atheist World to talk about the infamous Kim Davis and FFRF warns about PragerU. Also, Regina is back. Don’t miss her rant with Monica about the scary Project 2025, and Sam and Beneil return with a new edition of Bunk in the Trunk!

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Show notes:

https://www.npr.org/2023/09/14/1199477637/kim-davis-same-sex-marriage-license-ordered-to-pay-damages

https://ffrf.org/news

https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/project-2025-heritage-foundation-christian-nationalism-rcna103510

https://www.damemagazine.com/2023/08/14/the-gop-has-a-master-plan-to-criminalize-being-trans/

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1618503758656466

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This week, Filthy Monkey Brains will announce the date for the KFC. Ed reveals the games played by coach Joe Kennedy. Monica rants about the similarities between conspiracies and religion. In our last section, we bring another super debate: Sam introduces Angela’s, Katie’s, Monica’s and Beneil’s Not-so-pious Christian funeral stories.

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Show notes:

https://ffrf.org/news

https://www.bbc.com The saga of 'Pizzagate'

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