Thank God I'm Atheist

Observant Jewish drug dealers observe the sabbath, Pastor Terry Jones tries to burn 2998 Qurans in remembrance of 9/11 victims, Quebec attempts to ban 'overt' religious symbols, a highly questionable ‘cure’ for homosexuality lands a man in prison, an Ohio Amish couple denies child chemotherapy for leukemia, and parastriskaidekaphobia rears its ugly head.

Iranian president wishes Jews a happy new year, LDS church releases new unvarnished volume of the ‘Joseph Smith Papers,’ Mormon owned TV station moves “Days of Our Lives” to the middle of the night, new Christian ‘dating’ site, a case of Texas measles, UK’s Girl Guide’s new promise, and Dan tells all on Burning Man.

Catholic Bishop in Honolulu takes a stand against marriage equality, American Atheists win license plate battle, IRS to treat same-sex couples equally for tax purposes, Syria and the second coming of Jesus Christ, Christian church destroyed in North India, and abortionist Kermit Gosnell.

Kathy Lee Gifford wants to be a rabbi, “dot” BIBLE domain, Ratzinger: “God told me to” step down, black magic outlawed in Indian state, surprise for Louisiana lawmaker, “missionary” criminals, and the sad, sad story of Iosepa, Utah.

Brains of dying mice reveal details about near death experiences, PBS set to air series on Islam’s Muhammad, unable to focus on sermons church goers turn to e-devices, court orders child’s name changed, archbishop rejects persecution, Switzerland changes national anthem, and family lost at sea doesn’t find God.

Mystery priest probably an angel according to local media, pastor prosecuted for reading bible out loud at DMV, Greek orthodox services suspended in SLC, Obama administration likes prayer, elderly nun jailed, and the ethics of force feeding prisoners.

Some US conservatives laud Russia’s anti-gay laws, Alabama football coach fired for going to wrong church, Tennessee mosque in the news again, Kenyan lawyer on quest to overturn Pilate’s ruling against Jesus, ex-gays rally at Supreme Court, UK ‘dinner lady’ fired, and what kind of atheist are you?

Comic-Con and street preachers, the Church of England and payday lenders, the GOP and welcoming diversity, Schindler’s List: The Original, godless church, and Buddhism vs. Islam.

Adam sits in for Dan, America’s most saintly city, Ohio statehouse holocaust memorial, Satanists perform “Pink Mass” on Fred Phelps' mother’s grave, religion and Wikipedia: the edit wars, how faith can affect therapy, America’s most sinful city, and Adam talks about his time as a Taoist.

The New York Times questions whether Muslims are ready for democracy, the White House lets faith groups opt out of Obamacare contraception requirement, Mormon membership numbers screwy, female bishops now allowed in the Church of England, backlash against a moderate pastor, Satanist infighting, and “What Jehovah’s Witness Believe!”

Home schooling humanists, Muslim prisoners ask to be allowed to starve to death for Ramadan, San Diego judge OKs yoga in classroom, Montana court rules in favor of Jesus statue, Obama administration refuses to classify Westboro Baptists a hate group, a very clever PR effort for Superman backfires, and happy 4th!

Same-sex marriage, Christians happier than atheists, Brandeis gets an apology, gay member of the Pennsylvania house, anti-Muslim bullets, domestic discipline, and a conversation with Noah from the Scathing Atheist.

Crucifixion images no longer command auction prices, conservative moms slam Kraft over “zesty guy” ad campaign, atheist woman being denied citizenship because her morality doesn’t come from religion, pagan Oklahoma license plates, religious leaders arrested, masturbating fetuses, and the vast number of Mormon denominations you’ve never heard of.

A meeting on tolerance turns into shouting match, Pope Francis admits that a gay lobby exists within the Vatican Curia, Mending Vatican ties with Islam, Science curriculum in Kansas schools, Mike Huckabee tweets that churches should give up tax exemption, “possessed” parent beats child to death.

A wedding cake for dogs not gays, Utah Boy Scouts defy orders and wear their uniforms in Pride Parade, Arizona lawmaker does humanist prayer, Miss World beauty pageant, Amish romance novels, and a monument to atheism misses the point.

Utah gay rights group protests naming of family center after Boyd K. Packer, Mormon owned DI cuts workers hours ahead of Obamacare, American Atheists settle case against six-ton Ten Commandments, vaccinations, and El Salvador has a very serious prohibition against abortion.

According to Pope Francis atheists are saved by Christ’s blood too, the Sistine Chapel has become haven for pickpockets, Westboro Baptist Church blames Oklahoma City tornadoes on supporters of Jason Collins, autistic kids and atheism, Pope Francis names new saints, Virginia lt. gov. nominee not sorry for hate speech, and more news from the road including a Church Review.

Saudi Arabia punishes men over Christian convert, Mahony continues public life after rebuke, Georgia places Bibles in public cabins, the end is near, and Frank and Dan have been on the road for almost a week: Giant Cross, Branch Davidians, and Houston Atheists.

Interview with noted physicist Lawrence Krauss, psychic’s predictions proven wrong, cheerleaders in Texas win ‘Bible Banner’ lawsuit, Methodist minister caught in faith’s split over same-sex marriage, Mormon offshoot ‘Community of Christ’ accepts homosexuals into clergy, Cardinal Dolan says ‘wash your hands,’ and “Sorry, kids. Graduation’s canceled.”

Britons trust Google as much as “the church” (meaning not very much), US Muslims more moderate than Muslims worldwide, atheist’s hold “National Day of Reason”, blasphemers punished in Malta, women praying at the wailing wall, atheist pamphlets in Florida school, and this week in gayness.