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TSP 25: At the Movies – The Unbelievers (Anthony and Chad)

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In this episode we are launching a new type of episode called “At the Movies.” With this format we will be watching a feature film that thematically fits with the content of this podcast. Not every movie will be blatantly religious or secular, but it might hit some marks that are relevant to what we want to do with The Secular Perspective.

We would also like to invite the audience to suggest movies that would make for a good discussion. Feel free to send those suggestions and recommendations through the proper channels.

The Unbelievers (2013)

Director – Gus Holwerda

Writer – Gus Holwerda, Luke Holwerda, Laurence Krauss

Starring – Richard Dawkins and Laurence Krauss

Synopsis – Renowned scientists Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss cross the globe as they speak publicly about the importance of science and reason in the modern world.

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Matt and Anthony’s episode about God’s Not Dead.

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TSP 24: AiG Shakes Down Chad

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Back in February of 2014, Chad purchased the DVD of the Bill Nye vs. Ken Ham debate from the Answers In Genesis organization. As a result, Chad has been regretfully added to the AiG mailing list. So a few weeks ago he received a letter from AiG asking him to donate to the museum itself and it’s new Ark Encounter attraction. This is a reading of that letter.

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Check out the Answers in Genesis website for more information on their craziness.

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TSP 23: Heathen Hodgepodge 4: Creeping Theocracy and FFRF Hate Mail (Anthony and Chad)

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We start out this depraved discussion by mentioning a few religious based documentaries. Anthony uses the phrase “It’s almost like it’s a cumming cock in motion, and that’s the red jism flying off of the penis.” Then the guys discuss some local news from around Indiana and other parts of the country that was reported in FFRF’s Freethought Today. Chad and Anthony were sort of all over the place in this episode. Many tangents were fleshed out, but sometimes that’s the best stuff. Enjoy!

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Check out OMG WTF BIBLE: http://omgwtfbible.com/   It is brilliant!

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Podcast – Heathen Hodgepodge 2: Electric Boogaloo (Anthony, Chad, and Matt)

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This is the second half of our first hodgepodge episode (awesome title, right?!). The guys bring up all kinds of fun topics like how Jesus is similar to Superman, Hobby Lobby’s continual desire for American theocracy, our disappointment in Pope Francis’ recent comments on childless marriages, one of the best trolls of all time at the Oklahoma Statehouse, and a recent discovery at a Catholic seminary in Ireland that really got to Anthony.

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The Patheos.com Superman and Jesus article: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/crossexamined/2014/06/superman-and-jesus-more-similar-than-you-might-imagine/

TFN Insider article about Steve Green’s biblical curriculum: http://tfninsider.org/2014/06/03/tfnef-report-bible-curriculum-backed-by-hobby-lobby-president-would-lead-to-preaching-not-teaching-in-public-schools/

Article about Pope Francis’ comments on Childless marriages (note* I could not find the article from The Criterion that I was directly referencing): http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1402247.htm

Article about the Satanic statue in Oklahoma (the figure in the sculpture is called Baphomet, by the way): http://www.theverge.com/2014/5/3/5678782/satanic-group-reveals-crowdfunded-monument-for-oklahoma-state-capitol

Article about the mass grave found in Ireland: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2014/06/02/mass-grave-in-ireland-holds-the-remains-of-800-out-of-wedlock-children-who-died-in-the-care-of-catholic-nuns/

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Podcast – Book of Mormon Review (Chad)

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SPOILER ALERT! Chad was lucky enough to get tickets to see Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s “Book of Mormon” as the show traveled to Indianapolis. Here are his thoughts on the show. Enjoy!

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Podcast – Genesis Bible Study Answers and Send Me Your Stuff! (Anthony)

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Send me your stuff! If you have an idea, a topic, or a response, RECORD IT! Then just send it to me and I’ll post it as an episode on the podcast. I am hereby instituting an open door policy. You can all become co-hosts of The Secular Perspective Podcast! Feel free to reveal as much or as little about yourself as you want to. You can give your full name or make up a pseudonym. Give out your email and twitter handle, or give out nothing. It’s up to you!

Also, I took the time to read some responses I got from friends regarding our questions, interpretations, and comments about our Genesis episodes of Secular Bible Study. My friends Patrick and Michael have both put a lot of thought and time into honing their beliefs, and figured they would help us out. I greatly appreciate their responses and hope you guys enjoy their insight.

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Wikipedia page for the Ennuma Elish: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enûma_Eliš

Wikipedia page for the Atrahasis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atrahasis

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Podcast – F*ck you, Establishment Clause! Discussing the Town of Greece v. Galloway Decision (Anthony, Chad, and Matt)


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For the first time as a group, the gang gets together to discuss the appalling Supreme Court decision from Town of Greece v. Galloway. Anthony (or Tiny) makes a tasteless holocaust joke, Matt defends secular hyperbole in new media, and Chad learns what the Zapruder Film is …. things got very random; but the discussion was good and fun times were had. Enjoy!

Correction: Three times (seriously?), Anthony referred to the current Supreme Court as the “Rhenquist Court.” This is actually the “Roberts Court”; apologies for that.

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Erwin Chemerinsky’s article from SCOTUSblog: http://www.scotusblog.com/2014/05/symposium-dismantling-the-wall-that-should-separate-church-and-state/

The Ohio Statehouse holocaust memorial article from The Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/18/ohio-statehouse-holocaust-memorial-star-of-david_n_3612373.html

The hyperbolic headline from Patheoshttp://www.patheos.com/blogs/progressivesecularhumanist/2014/05/disastrous-supreme-court-ruling-paves-the-way-for-christian-theocracy/

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Podcast – Dinner With Dawkins (Chad)

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In this episode Chad regales us with his weekend trip to Chicago to have dinner with Professor Richard Dawkins. Incidentally, the dinner wasn’t the only interesting part of the trip. Enjoy!

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Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science

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Podcast – Secular Bible Study: Genesis Part III (Anthony and Matt)

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If you have ever wondered how an atheist reads The Bible, this series is for you. Anthony and Matt discuss notes they took and thoughts they had as they read Genesis. This is the third episode of the series Secular Bible Study where Anthony and Matt read through The Bible for the first time as secularists.

Eventually, all 66 books will be covered. Unfortunately, Anthony and Matt had A LOT to say; so the recording is being broken up into multiple parts. This is the last episode for Genesis. In the weeks to come we will move on to Exodus; so make sure you come back!

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Podcast – Swallowing a Shot of Faith from Dr. Mitch Stokes (Anthony)

 

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Anthony read a book called “A Shot of Faith (to the Head)” by Mitch Stokes and decided to write a review and commentary of it for a website that he contributes to called obsessivebooknerd.com. Anthony figured that you fellow secularists might be interested in what he had to say. This is just a recitation of that review. We hope you enjoy!

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Dr. Mitch Stokes’ website.

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