This week we get more background on Christianity in Africa. In the news, Liberty University’s leak about their real purpose, SCOTUS rules the right way on Maine’s vaccine mandate, poll show’s broad support for church state separation, QAnon craziness, pregnant hands, and more! The feedback form is at atheistnomads.com/contact Leave us voice message at atheistnomads.com/speakpipe Support the show at atheistnomads.com/donate Subscribe at atheistnomads.com/subscribe Join our Discord server at atheistnomads.com/discord Dustin' off the Degree Christianity in Africa News Liberty University could lose tax-exempt status after shocking recording went viral: columnist SCOTUS Rejects Religious Challenge to Maine’s Vax Mandate for Healthcare Workers Idaho joins 18 other states suing Biden over vaccine mandates New Poll Shows That Americans Support Church-State Separation NC Lt. Gov.: “Christian Patriots… Will Own This Nation and Rule This Nation” This QAnon Influencer Accuses Democrats of Being Pedophiles. He Hides His Own Conviction With an Alias QAnon supporters gather to welcome JFK junior who they falsely believe faked his death and will run with Trump Modi’s Diwali extravaganza shows why we need to tell the many stories of Rama Masturbation will leave hands pregnant in afterlife: Muslim televangelist To Rescue Two Hikers, Five Sikh Men Used Their Turbans to Create a Rope Ladder Feedback Keith Hamusute via the website Christiner BlasPhemer via Facebook Podcasts This episode is brought to you by: Henry K Danielle Pat Acks from the Humanists of Idaho SoJo Big Easy Blasphemy Darryl G Arthur K Samuel C Beatriz A Erik from Wyoming Levi C Richard G Balázs Steve F Brad R And by our $1 patrons and those who want no reward. Contact information, show notes, and links to Social Media and the like can be found at https://atheistnomads.com Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred. Full show notes can always be found at https://atheistnomads.com/431 Download episode

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431 The Rise of Christianity in Africa

This week we talk about Prosperity Theology, which is background we need to continue looking at what’s going on with religion in Africa. In the news we have the Boise Town Square shooting, a GOP candidate admitting he’s a theocrat who doesn’t care about the constitution, Evangelical’s new meaning, Kerr’s new Trump prophecy, a California Sec of State candidate who’s powers of prophecy include deflecting a murderous arsonist to her witch neighbor’s house. The feedback form is at atheistnomads.com/contact Leave us voice message at atheistnomads.com/speakpipe Support the show at atheistnomads.com/donate Subscribe at atheistnomads.com/subscribe Join our Discord server at atheistnomads.com/discord Dustin' off the Degree Prosperity Theology, aka Prosperity Gospel News Boise Town Square Shooting Ohio Republican admits if he’s elected he won’t follow the Constitution Being an “Evangelical” Has Become Shorthand for Supporting Trump No Matter What God Took ‘Prophetess’ Kat Kerr ‘Into the Near Future’ and Showed Her Trump Back in the White House CA Sec. of State Candidate: I Dreamed of Murder So God Killed My Witch-Neighbor Mat Staver Says the Military’s Vaccine Mandate Will Cause Soldiers to Commit Suicide Rather Than Sin Against God School’s Mask Mandate is a ‘Satanic Ritual,’ Claims Christian Parent in Lawsuit Health misinformation flourishes in Idaho, with pandemic only increasing trend… Manitoba Judge Rules Against Churches That Said COVID Restrictions Went Too Far Feedback Christiner Blasphemer via website @interestingif via Twitter Support Christiner Blasphemer This episode is brought to you by: Henry K Danielle Pat Acks from the Humanists of Idaho SoJo Big Easy Blasphemy Darryl G Arthur K Samuel C Beatriz A Erik from Wyoming Levi C Richard G Balázs Steve F Brad R And by our $1 patrons and those who want no reward. Contact information, show notes, and links to Social Media and the like can be found at https://atheistnomads.com Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred. Full shownotes can always be found at https://atheistnomads.com/430 Download episode

430 The Gospel of Greed

This week we talk about the colonial and post-colonial destabilizing of Africa as we move closer to the modern Pentecostal and Evangelical takeover. In the news we have religious right conspiracy theorists, a win on vaccine religious exemptions, wellness and misinformation, the Reformed Church’s attempt to avoid schism and more. The feedback form is at atheistnomads.com/contact Leave us voice message at atheistnomads.com/speakpipe Support the show at atheistnomads.com/donate Subscribe at atheistnomads.com/subscribe Join our Discord server at atheistnomads.com/discord Dustin' off the Degree The Scrambling of Africa The Scramble for Africa Intentional unstable boarders Destabilizing decolonization Welcome to the 3rd World Dictatorship, civil wars, apartheid, land and wealth redistribution Rwandan Genocide and Congo Wars Malaria and HIV Malaria is estimated to suppress 33% of GDP across sub-Saharan Africa. HIV crossed to humans from SIV through bush meat harvest and processing and spread initially through syphilis infested brothels in the Belgian Congo. Current HIV Rates are 4.9% across all of sub-Saharan Africa and as high as 26% is Eswatini. News Right wing election conspiracy theorist blames Biden’s election on Satan “Prophetess”: My 1,000,000-Angel Army Will Stop “Critical Race Theory” in School Judge Tosses Lawsuit from Religious Workers Suing Over Maine’s Vaccine Mandate The dark side of wellness: the overlap between spiritual thinking and far-right conspiracies The Reformed Church in America moves toward restructuring, prepares for departures A Pastor Who Raped and Impregnated a 14-Year-Old Girl Will Face No Jail Time At least 6 Hindus men killed, temples vandalized in Bangladesh violence Feedback Rich via the website Christiner Via Facebook Support This episode is brought to you by: Henry K Danielle Pat Acks from the Humanists of Idaho SoJo Big Easy Blasphemy Darryl G Arthur K Samuel C Beatriz A Erik from Wyoming Levi C Richard G Balázs Steve F Brad R And by our $1 patrons and those who want no reward. Contact information, show notes, and links to Social Media and the like can be found at https://atheistnomads.com Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred. Download episode

429 The Scrambling of Africa

This week we have a high level view of religion in Africa, Ghana’s anti-LGBT violence, Christian nationalist racism, homophobia, and transphobia, a county commissioner from my hometown saying to ask God about vaccines, and more! Dustin' off the Degree High-level view of religion in Africa News Ghana’s proposed anti-LGBT law is already encouraging violent attacks NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson Says Transgender Rights Movement Is ‘Demonic’ and ‘Full of the Antichrist Spirit’ Survey: ‘Great replacement’ belief correlates with Christian nationalist views Christian Conspiracists: Satan is Using Vaccines to Get Revenge via Depopulation Oregon Official: “Ask God” About Vaccines Because “You Can’t Trust the Doctors” New York must allow religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine mandate, judge rules Dismissing Catholic abuse victims' lawsuit, ECHR rules Vatican cannot be sued in European courts Brazil’s Supreme Court upholds ban on missionaries visiting uncontacted tribes, at least during the pandemic Feedback Jimmy via the website Keith Hamusute via the website Janis via the website Support This episode is brought to you by: Henry K Danielle M Pat Acks from the Humanists of Idaho SoJo Beatriz A Zoe Darryl G Arthur K Samuel C Erik from Wyoming Jennifer N Erica B Jonathan N Richard G Balázs Rebecca P And by our $1 patrons and those who want no reward. Contact information, show notes, and links to Social Media and the like can be found at https://atheistnomads.com Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred. Download episode

428 Religion in Africa

This week we talk about the Orthodox movement in Guatemala, Facebook trouble, Governors on the wrong side of COVID, weird campaign add, and more! Dustin' off the Degree Led by 'Father Revolutionary,' Indigenous Guatemalans turn to Orthodox Christianity News In 2019, Almost All of Facebook's Top Christian Pages Were Run By Foreign Troll Farms "Mercury Retrograde" Has Nothing to Do With Facebook Going Down Governor with Worst-in-Nation COVID Rate Calls for More "Fasting and Prayer" As Gov. Little visits the border, Lt. Gov. McGeachin signs executive order banning Idaho schools, universities from requiring COVID-19 vaccines, tests Madison Cawthorn Releases a Historically and Theologically Incoherent Christian Nationalist Election Ad Three Swiss Guards resign following Vatican vaccine mandate France Catholic Church abuse scandal: 216,000 minors sexually abused, report finds Michele Bachmann Says Conservatives Must Build 'Parallel Institutions' to Protect Them From the 'Monstrous' Biden Administration It's October, So the GOP is Already Saying the Left Wants to "Cancel Christmas" Support This episode is brought to you by: Henry K Danielle M Pat Acks from the Humanists of Idaho SoJo Beatriz A Zoe Darryl G Arthur K Samuel C Erik from Wyoming Jennifer N Erica B Jonathan N Richard G Balázs Rebecca P And by our $1 patrons and those who want no reward. Contact information, show notes, and links to Social Media and the like can be found at https://atheistnomads.com Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred. Download episode

427 Christian Facebook Troll Farms

This week we're joined by Aaron from Interesting if True and talk about Hovind going back to jail, dad beating pastor, pastor beating kids, German religiosity, and more! Buy a shirt, mug, magnet, or so much more at our store News Creationist Kent Hovind Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail for Domestic Violence Father beats up pastor allegedly caught on video touching boy at bus stop Listen to These Two Horrible Christian Pastors Explain Why They Hit Their Kids Most Germans find religion unimportant, survey shows Right-Wing "Moms" Whine About Children's Book Featuring Mating Sea Horses WA Judge Permanently Blocks Church from Harassing Patients at Planned Parenthood Church's beer festival sparks outrage after visitors pose with drinks on gravestones After filing religious exemption, St. Luke's physical therapist decides to get COVID-19 vaccine Feedback mrsbatesmotel via Discord Support This episode is brought to you by: Henry K Danielle M Pat Acks from the Humanists of Idaho SoJo Beatriz A Zoe Darryl G Arthur K Samuel C Erik from Wyoming Jennifer N Erica B Jonathan N Richard G Balázs Rebecca P And by our $1 patrons and those who want no reward. Contact information, show notes, and links to Social Media and the like can be found at https://atheistnomads.com Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred. Download episode    

426 Is it Interesting if True?

This week we talk about the gift and grif of prophecy, conspiracy theories about a Florida GOP official's COVID death, more arguments to get a COVID shot, ads on misinformation, and more! Get a shirt, mug, magnet and more at our new merch store Dustin' off the Degree The Gift or Grift of Prophecy News Florida GOP official who wanted to 'end Faucism' dies from COVID-19 and the conspiracy theorist go wild This is a Brilliant Way to Challenge COVID Vaccine "Religious Exemptions" Robert Jeffress: There's "No Credible Religious Argument" Against COVID Vaccines Nike and Amazon among brands advertising on Covid conspiracy sites Preacher with sign saying 'women belong in the kitchen' gets decked by college student Brenda Kunneman Claims 'This Nation Was Founded as a Christian Nationalist Form of Government' Base booster or blasphemy? Bible-quoting pro-Trump billboard raises eyebrows in Georgia Want Chick-fil-A on Sunday? This Satan-Infused Website Will Make It Happen. Feedback @interestingif via Twitter Support New patron - Paul This episode is brought to you by: Henry K Danielle M Pat Acks from the Humanists of Idaho SoJo Beatriz A Zoe Darryl G Arthur K Samuel C Erik from Wyoming Jennifer N Erica B Jonathan N Richard G Balázs Rebecca P And by our $1 patrons and those who want no reward. Contact information, show notes, and links to Social Media and the like can be found at https://atheistnomads.com Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred. Download episode    

425 The Gift or Grift of Prophecy

This week we talk about backfire vs back fire and why we shouldn't be worried about one and should be doing the other. We also talk about Kunneman's prophecies, bishop quitting over love with a satanic erotica writer, and Boebert's desire for theocracy. Buy shirts and other merch on the new store Dustin' off the Degree Feedback from Alan Ferkinhoff @AtheistNomads Just to let you know that backfiring is a compound word. Back firing means something different. News Hank Kunneman Says That Questioning His False Election Prophesies Is 'Grievous to God' Spanish bishop quit for love for erotic writer Lauren Boebert Says Government Should Be Run by 'Righteous Men and Women of God' Feedback @ferky123 via Twitter DudeManDeuce — 09/11/2021 "Half of the laws out there are to protect idiots" I'm using this! Support This episode is brought to you by: Henry K Danielle M Pat Acks from the Humanists of Idaho SoJo Beatriz A Zoe Darryl G Arthur K Samuel C Erik from Wyoming Jennifer N Erica B Jonathan N Richard G Balázs Rebecca P And by our $1 patrons and those who want no reward. Contact information, show notes, and links to Social Media and the like can be found at https://atheistnomads.com Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred. Download episode

424 Backfire vs Back Fire

This week we talk about whether or everything is back firing on secular movements, a MMS promoter getting charged, Daubenmire's $100 million plan, Trump's new Faith Advisory Board, gay teach winning against Catholic school, and abortion in Texas and Mexico. Dustin' off the Degree Is it back firing? News A leader of a movement touting toxic bleach as a 'miracle' COVID-19 cure has been charged in Argentina following a 5-year-old boy's death Dave Daubenmire's $100 Million Plan to Fund His Right-Wing Culture War Trump and his religion advisors launch new National Faith Advisory Board Gay teacher wins lawsuit against Catholic school that fired him because he wanted to marry The Satanic Temple begins legal maneuver to skirt Texas' new abortion ban Mexico Supreme Court rules abortion criminalization is unconstitutional Feedback Janice via email Support This episode is brought to you by: Henry K Danielle M Pat Acks from the Humanists of Idaho SoJo Beatriz A Zoe Darryl G Arthur K Samuel C Erik from Wyoming Jennifer N Erica B Jonathan N Richard G Balázs Rebecca P And by our $1 patrons and those who want no reward. Contact information, show notes, and links to Social Media and the like can be found at https://atheistnomads.com Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred. Download episode

423 Is it back firing?

This week we talk about the relationship between religion and vaccines, religion and the 2020 election, some numbers on priests molesting children, the Taliban, and God's gelatinous cube. Dustin' off the Degree Religion and vaccines News Most White Americans who regularly attend worship services voted for Trump in 2020 Christian Media Group Fires Employee for Urging People to Get Vaccinated COVID vaccines: Spokane Catholic bishop supports conscience rights, but says priests won't provide religious exemption Shane Vaughn Claims COVID-19 Vaccines Don't Work Because The U.S. Is Under God's Judgment, of course real world data shows they work really well NY approves COVID vaccine mandate for health care workers, removes religious exemption Lawsuits identify 230 priests as molesters, including 8 of WNY's most-accused abusers. That accounts for 10% of all priests the the Buffalo Diocese. Men not allowed to teach girls in Afghanistan: Taliban ban coeducation Evangelist Robin Bullock: I Met God, and He Lives in a Cube Made of Gelatin Support This episode is brought to you by: Henry K Danielle M Pat Acks from the Humanists of Idaho SoJo Beatriz A Zoe Darryl G Arthur K Samuel C Erik from Wyoming Jennifer N Erica B Jonathan N Richard G Balázs Rebecca P And by our $1 patrons and those who want no reward. Contact information, show notes, and links to Social Media and the like can be found at https://atheistnomads.com Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred. Download episode

422 What is a religious exemption?

This week we talk about theocracy, Afghanistan, Rapert and TST contempt, Duggar, Pastor's hidden cameras, Burke's COVID, and more! Dustin' off the Degree What is Theocracy? News Afghanistan Arkansas State Senator Jason Rapert and The Satanic Temple are facing a contempt hearing in Ten Commandments Case Josh Duggar Tries Getting Charges Against Him Dropped By Blaming Donald Trump Pastor gets 30 years in prison after setting up network of cameras to secretly film children getting undressed Cardinal Burke opposed COVID shots and of course caught COVID, he's now off ventilator, still hospitalized with COVID Facebook takes action against 'disinformation dozen' after White House pressure Research Shows a Rise in the Public Acceptance of Evolution Over the Last Decade Feedback Janis via email DudeManDuce via Discord Support This episode is brought to you by: Henry K Danielle M Pat Acks from the Humanists of Idaho SoJo Beatriz A Zoe Darryl G Arthur K Samuel C Erik from Wyoming Jennifer N Erica B Jonathan N Richard G Balázs Rebecca P And by our $1 patrons and those who want no reward. Contact information, show notes, and links to Social Media and the like can be found at https://atheistnomads.com Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred. Download episode    

421 What is Theocracy?

Dustin' off the Degree What's apologetics, mission, and evangelism? News High profile priest busted for consensual sex because of online tracking Christian Hate Group Loses Appeal Challenging Its "Hate Group" Status Sarah Palin Says She'll Run for Senate if God Wants Her To, Christians Do More to Support Her Scott Lively Warns of 'Armed Rebellion' if 'Genuine Patriots' Don't Win the 2022 Elections Woman Injured After Falling 20 Ft. in Old Train Station While Hunting for Ghosts People are less tolerant of atheists expressing their beliefs at work compared to Christians, Muslims, or Jews Americans United & Allies Secure Court Victory For Colorado Parolee Jailed For Refusing To Attend Worship Services Foo Fighters Counter Westboro Baptist Church Protest with Dance Party… Again! 'This virus doesn't care': Pastor pushes for vaccinations after losing 6 members in 10 days to COVID Support This episode is brought to you by: Henry K Danielle M Pat Acks from the Humanists of Idaho SoJo Beatriz A Zoe Darryl G Arthur K Samuel C Erik from Wyoming Jennifer N Erica B Jonathan N Richard G Balázs Rebecca P And by our $1 patrons and those who want no reward. Contact information, show notes, and links to Social Media and the like can be found at https://atheistnomads.com  

420 Apologetics, evangelism, and missions

This week is a short episode where we talk about what a denomination is. Dustin' off the Degree What's a denomination? This episode is brought to you by: Henry K Danielle M Pat Acks from the Humanists of Idaho SoJo Beatriz A Zoe Darryl G Arthur K Samuel C Erik from Wyoming Jennifer N Erica B Jonathan N Richard G Balázs Rebecca P And by our $1 patrons and those who want no reward. Contact information, show notes, and links to Social Media and the like can be found at https://atheistnomads.com Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred.

419 What is a denomination?

This week we talk about monotheism, polytheism, and the Trinity. In the news we have Facebook wooing churches, a pastor who's done with COVID, and a pastor who want's God to forgive California. Dustin' off the Degree What's the Trinity? News Facebook decided faith groups are good for business. Now, it wants your prayers Christian Hate-Preacher: If You Come to My Church in a Mask, I'll Kick You Out! Jack Hibbs Asks God to Forgive California for Electing 'People with Antichrist Worldviews,' Cites Nancy Pelosi and Kamala Harris Feedback Brendan via email Support Donation from Freethinker215 This episode is brought to you by: Henry K Danielle M Pat Acks from the Humanists of Idaho SoJo Beatriz A Zoe Darryl G Arthur K Samuel C Erik from Wyoming Jennifer N Erica B Jonathan N Richard G Balázs Rebecca P And by our $1 patrons and those who want no reward. Contact information, show notes, and links to Social Media and the like can be found at https://atheistnomads.com Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred.

418 What’s the Trinity?

This week we talk about monotheism, polytheism, and the Trinity. In the news we have Facebook wooing churches, a pastor who’s done with COVID, and a pastor who want’s God to forgive California. Dustin' off the Degree What’s the Trinity? News Facebook decided faith groups are good for business. Now, it wants your prayers Christian Hate-Preacher: If You Come to My Church in a Mask, I’ll Kick You Out! Jack Hibbs Asks God to Forgive California for Electing ‘People with Antichrist Worldviews,’ Cites Nancy Pelosi and Kamala Harris Feedback Brendan via email Support Donation from Freethinker215 This episode is brought to you by: Henry K Danielle M Pat Acks from the Humanists of Idaho SoJo Beatriz A Zoe Darryl G Arthur K Samuel C Erik from Wyoming Jennifer N Erica B Jonathan N Richard G Balázs Rebecca P And by our $1 patrons and those who want no reward. Contact information, show notes, and links to Social Media and the like can be found at https://atheistnomads.com Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred. 

Episode 418 - What's the Trinity?

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