Latest Nonbelief Podcast Episodes
Lifewise Academy Exposed: The Dangerous Intersection of Religion and Public Schools with Zach Parrish and Molly Gaines
Secular Left - July 12, 2024 17:00 - 1 hourIn this jammed packed episode, we talk with Zach and Molly, parents who are taking a stand against LifeWise Academy, an evangelical Christian nationalist group that has found a way to seep into public schools through a legal loophole. They have formed Parents Against LifeWise to shed light on th...
Christian Nationalism in Legislation: Facts vs. Fear
Secular Left - June 27, 2024 12:00 - 48 minutesIn this episode, we open with noting a recent US Supreme Court decision in a social media censorship case. Then we discuss the hysteria in Ohio over trans women playing sports and the unconstitutional Ten Commandments law recently enacted in Louisiana. We explore how these laws are impacting ind...
Point of Pride From Stonewall To Drag Queens in Ohio
Secular Left - June 13, 2024 12:00 - 32 minutesA recent bill introduced by Christian Nationalists in Ohio labels the existence of trans individuals as obscene. We look into the implications of such legislation and questions the necessity for laws that perpetuate bigotry towards the LGBTQ community. The significance of Pride Month in June is ...
Unmasking the Illusion: Dissecting Trump's Lead in 2024 Election Polls
Secular Left - May 31, 2024 00:00 - 37 minutesWe delve into the upcoming 2024 election and the current political landscape. There is disbelief in polls showing Trump ahead of Biden, emphasizing the concerning reality of Trump's character and actions. We highlight the stark differences between the two major candidates, pointing out Trump's h...
Religion In Schools, Abortion Rights At Risk, And A Taste Of The Trump Trial
Secular Left - May 12, 2024 12:00 - 33 minutesCould Ohio's latest law be a seismic shift toward religious indoctrination in public schools? We grapple with the state's decision to allow Bible classes during school hours, and the societal tremors it's causing. Explore with me the backlash from an Ohio State Representative against cities supp...
From Pulpit to Politics: The Real Danger of White Christian Nationalism
Secular Left - April 27, 2024 14:00 - 46 minutesAmerica is facing a tipping point in potentially losing its democracy in 2024, particularly if Trump wins the upcoming election. White Christian nationalists are identified as a significant influence pushing the country towards this tipping point. We take a deep dive into the concept of Christia...
The Illusion of Free Speech and Inflation: Debunking Conservative Narratives
Secular Left - April 10, 2024 12:00 - 36 minutesWe delve into the complex topic of free speech and its limits. Free speech is not an absolute right and there can be the regulation of speech in certain contexts. A prime example is in a nearby conservative town where a vocal individual disrupts city council meetings with personal attacks on the...
Local Church And State Implications: Busing, Vouchers, And Politics
Secular Left - March 27, 2024 16:00 - 44 minutesWe update a local school busing dispute involving families wanting better accommodations for their children being transported to a Catholic school, citing concerns about early start times and religious freedom violations. In the discussion on Ohio's school voucher expansion, concerns were raise...
Racism: A Deplorable MAGA Feature
Secular Left - March 16, 2024 13:00 - 37 minutesWe delve into the Ohio 2024 primary elections where three white Republican candidates in the congressional race are resorting to racist rhetoric in their campaign ads. These candidates include State Representative Derek Merrin, who is a Christian nationalist known for his anti-LGBT stance and at...
Republican Irony Unpacked: Diversity Battles and Reproductive Rights
Secular Left - February 27, 2024 17:00 - 40 minutesDo political and religious conservatives really understand DEI? We challenge popular misconceptions about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, confronting the unfounded fears that it poses a threat to traditional values. We dissect the essence of DEI, illustrating how it nurtures communities where ...
Jon Stewart Can't Save Us From Doddering Old White Men
Secular Left - February 15, 2024 13:00 - 36 minutesWe explore the controversial subject of police conduct, particularly in situations where an individual seeks to commit 'suicide by cop.' We then shift to the media's fixation on President Biden's age, questioning why it garners such attention and criticizing how coverage distracts from more subs...
Compassion Collides with City Laws in the Case of Dad's Place
Secular Left - January 27, 2024 17:00 - 44 minutesFormer evangelical minister Bruce Gerencser joins us to unravel a legal tangle where religious freedom clashes with municipal zoning laws. We dissect the contentious situation surrounding Pastor Chris Avell, a friend of Bruce's, who's currently embroiled in a federal lawsuit against the city of ...
Countering Bad Faith Religious Freedom Protection
Secular Left - January 06, 2024 15:00 - 53 minutesHumanists International just released their 2023 Freedom of Thought Report that documents the efforts to protect or not protect religious freedom in all the countries in the world. The US government created the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom in 1998 to call out count...
Exploring the Moral Courage of Investigative Journalists with Dr. Anthony Feinstein
Secular Left - December 18, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutesHow far are you willing to go for the truth? How much are you ready to risk for justice and freedom of speech? Join us as we traverse the treacherous terrain of investigative journalism with our guest Dr. Anthony Feinstein, author of the book 'Moral Courage 19 Profiles of Investigative Journalis...
The Struggle for Real Religious Freedom: A Talk with Andrew Seidel
Secular Left - December 02, 2023 17:00 - 36 minutesEver wondered why the separation of church and state is a formidable pillar of modern democracies? Join us as we dissect this essential concept with no other than Andrew Seidel, the vice president of strategic communications for Americans United, an accomplished author, and a relentless defender...
Challenging Stereotypes: Keith Semple on Music, Atheism and Fiction
Secular Left - November 13, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutesJam-packed with insights and experiences, we sit down with Keith Semple, an eminent musician with a quarter-century-long journey in the industry. Starting his career in Northern Ireland, he's now making waves in the US, not just with his music, but with his engaging podcast, The Semple Truth. Ke...
Can Herb Kay's 1964 Plan Make America Great Again?
Secular Left - October 25, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutesWe delve into the life and philosophy of Herb Kay, a man with diverse experiences ranging from being an NSA analyst, a salesman, to serving time in prison. His stint in prison, as result of bad choices during the 2008 real estate collapse, helped him experience people with underprivileged backgr...
Unmasking Ohio Politics with The Rooster
Secular Left - October 11, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutesWe meet the person behind the Rooster, DJ Byrnes. He is a renowned video blogger and former political candidate, known for his audacity in unveiling the political landscape of Ohio and who sparks fear in the religious zealots infecting the Ohio Statehouse. He made his name when he posted the inf...
A Superficial Look On The Future of Islam with Eric Brazau
Secular Left - September 27, 2023 12:00 - 57 minutesCan a reformed Islamophobe be redeemed and can a non-Muslim speak about the complex relationship between progressive and orthodox Islam with any creditability? Eric Brazau's look at Islam began in an unexpected place - while he was incarcerated. His enlightening perspectives and observations are...
Truth and Deception about Ohio's Reproductive Rights Amendment
Secular Left - September 13, 2023 15:00 - 33 minutesPrepare yourself for an enlightening ride into the obscure frontiers of political intrigue and misinformation warfare, as we shine a light on a heated conflict unfolding in Ohio. Learn about the conservative and Christian Nationalist groups opposing the Reproductive Rights Amendment, the sly tac...
From Old Church to Climbing Gym: St. Anthony's Totally Uncalled For Transformation
Secular Left - August 21, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutesWe explore the latest twist in the tale of closed St Anthony Church in Toledo. Saved from demolition to be a place for affordable housing and/or a community event space. The Lucas County Land Bank decided to ditch what the community wanted and went with the idea of converting the church into a c...
Decoding the Conservative Mind of Professor Lee Strang
Secular Left - August 03, 2023 16:00 - 48 minutesToday's episode takes us to Northwest Ohio as we probe into the intriguing life and ideologies of Professor Lee Strang. Engulfed in legal and societal debates, Strang plays multiple roles - a University of Toledo Law School professor, public charter school founder, anti-abortion activist, and ad...
Charlie Kirk Is Wrong About Affirmative Action
Secular Left - July 18, 2023 16:00 - 34 minutesPeople like Christian Nationalist Charlie Kirk and the US Supreme Court get affirmative action in college admissions wrong. The racist assumption is a marginalized group would be automatically unqualified to attend an elite college without it. Affirmative action doesn't elevate unqualified peopl...
Religious Freedom or Discrimination: Tackling Recent Supreme Court Rulings
Secular Left - July 05, 2023 16:00 - 40 minutesWe tackle the controversial Supreme Court decision, 303 Creative LLC versus Elenis. This case revolves around a Christian graphic designer from Colorado who refuses to provide services to same-sex couples. We unpack the court's ruling, which distorts the First Amendment, and the potential implic...
Climbing the Walls of Controversy: Sacred Space and Media Revision
Secular Left - June 20, 2023 16:00 - 48 minutesCan you imagine converting a historic church into a rock climbing gym? This week, we tackle the controversy surrounding the potential repurposing of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Toledo, Ohio. As plans emerge to transform the church, we question the suitability of one idea for the distressed ...
Religious Bigot Gary Glick Targets Trans Kids
Secular Left - May 26, 2023 16:00 - 40 minutesWe meet Ohio House Representative Pastor Gary Glick who introduced an anti-Trans bill and lies about his motivation for it. Next Republican bullies try to intimidate Ohio public school boards complaining about vouchers. And finally we find out that Nebraska legislator Megan Hunt, a darling of th...
Religious Bigot Gary Click Targets Trans Kids
Secular Left - May 26, 2023 16:00 - 36 minutesWe meet Ohio House Representative Pastor Gary Click who introduced an anti-Trans bill and lies about his motivation for it. Next Republican bullies try to intimidate Ohio public school boards complaining about vouchers. And finally we find out that Nebraska legislator Megan Hunt, a darling of th...
Political Scapegoating of the Trans Community
Secular Left - May 03, 2023 13:00 - 34 minutesThe last time the word contagion was used to scapegoat a group of people, six million Jews perished in the Holocaust. Transgender people, a minority of a minority, are currently the target of scapegoating in statehouses across the country. These efforts are being lead by conservatives to distrac...
Jim Jordan Attempts To Obstruct Trump's Indictment
Secular Left - April 13, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutesRep. Jim Jordan attempts to obstruct a state criminal case, VP Kamala Harris is a master politician, a rule giving religious student groups that discriminate school funding should go away, and we find out that vaccine hesitancy is NOT a new thing. Show Notes 00:45 Rep. Jim Jordan Attempts To O...
The Ohio Legislature Sits On A Throne Of Lies!
Secular Left - March 26, 2023 02:00 - 33 minutesIn Ohio, a proposed amendment to protect abortion was allowed to start collecting signatures. Meanwhile, the forced-birth zealots are spending $5 million dollars to lie to Ohio voters about the amendment and their friends at the state house want to change the rules. Why do Republicans hate democ...
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