The Non-prophets

Most adolescents reject a biblical worldview Christian Post, by Ryan Foley, on Oct. 23 2023, https://www.christianpost.com/news/most-kids-dont-believe-cornerstone-beliefs-of-biblical-worldview.htmlThe Non-Prophets, Episode 22.45.4 featuring Kelley Laughlin, Cindy Plaza, Jimmy Jr. and Aaron JensenTo start, Jimmy Jr. shares a study indicating that only 3% of kids aged 8 to 12 embrace all seven cornerstones of a Biblical worldview. These cornerstones include beliefs in God, sin, and trusting the Bible. The panelists, including Kelley, Cindy, Jimmy, and Aaron, express their thoughts on the study.Kelley emphasizes the harmful aspect of the belief that individuals are sinners by choice, calling it illogical and damaging on a psychological level. He highlights the victim-blaming aspect, sharing a personal experience of someone being harmed due to their parents' religious beliefs.Cindy criticizes the indoctrination of religion in children, suggesting that forbidding religious teachings before the age of 18 could lead

Mike Johnson ends GOP chaos as 56th House SpeakerNBC News, by Scott Wong, Ali Vitali, Rebecca Kaplan and Kyle Stewart, on Oct. 25, 2023, https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/mike-johnson-elected-new-speaker-house-vote-rcna122151 The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.45.3 featuring Kelley Laughlin, Cindy Plaza, Jimmy Jr. and Aaron JensenCindy led us through the shocking twists that allowed Mike Johnson's surprising elevation to the 56th Speaker of the House. She highlighted Johnson's extremism, particularly his vocal opposition to LGBTQ rights and leading role in GOP efforts to overturn the 2020 election.Kelley underscored the perception of Johnson as the "least objectionable person" amidst GOP disarray. Despite Johnson's extremist views and role in challenging the 2020 election, his charisma and conservative stance played a vital role in uniting the party. Johnson's lack of enemies within the GOP was a key factor in his success.Aaron joined, highlighting Johnson's alignment with the MAGA crowd and inclination tow

Selling homeschool curriculum makes me sickHuffPost, by Heather Stark, on Oct 29, 2023, https://www.huffpost.com/entry/homeschool-conference-curriculum-girl-empowerment_n_652445c9e4b0102e6962fd39The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.45.2 featuring Kelley Laughlin, Cindy Plaza, Jimmy Jr. and Aaron JensenPanelists Kelley, Cindy, Jimmy Jr., and Aaron delve into Grace and Grit‘s Heather Stark's distinctive homeschooling narrative, exploring the complex interplay of feminism, religion, and far-right politics.Kelley emphasizes feminism's positive impact, particularly in challenging religious circles that perpetuate the subjugation of women. He illuminated how religion shapes expectations, reinforcing gender roles that depict women as inferior.Jimmy Jr. then underscored the clash between feminism and religious conservatism, citing an incident where a woman demands a God-centric discussion in the article. He also discussed challenges faced by Heather Stark and B in their effort to empower girls through the history of legendar

Nobody wins in DeSantis’ war on woke Sun Sentinel, by Rae Leiner, on Oct. 29 2023, https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2023/10/29/nobody-wins-in-desantis-war-on-woke-opinion/The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.45.1 featuring Kelley Laughlin, Cindy Plaza, Jimmy Jr. and Aaron JensenIn the Sunshine State, Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a "war on woke," targeting teachers, medical providers, and marginalized communities, turning schools into political battlegrounds. This results in an exodus of educators and a plummeting teacher-to-population ratio.Jimmy Jr appreciated the author's use of "incubator" to describe harmful laws spreading across states. He criticized warlike language, emphasizing its impact on marginalized communities, causing fear and divisiveness. Cindy characterized the GOP as rooted in fascist principles, relying on strongman narratives and vague terms like "woke."Kelley pushed back against the idea that the war on woke originated solely in Florida, asserting it is a nationwide phenomenon. DeSantis is fol

The Ungodly Surveillance of Anti-Porn ‘Shameware’ Apps, wired.com, Dhruv Mehrotra, 09/22/2022 https://www.wired.com/story/covenant-eyes-anti-porn-accountability-monitoring-apps/?fbclid=IwAR0W7YD9fnDsxNcA7ddbYYmnVwVc2f0EplOcL_hnnnhO0u6A7YU9qIyLdfYThe Non-Prophets, Episode 22.44.4 featuring Helen Greene, Phil the Caribbean Skeptic, Jonathan Roudabush and Kelley Laughlin

We Don’t Talk About Leonard: The Man Behind the Right’s Supreme Court Supermajority, propublica.org, by Andy Kroll, Andrea Bernstein and Ilya Marritz, 10/11/2023 https://www.propublica.org/article/we-dont-talk-about-leonard-leo-supreme-court-supermajorityThe Non-Prophets, Episode 22.44.3 featuring Helen Greene, Phil the Caribbean Skeptic, Jonathan Roudabush and Kelley Laughlin

How a group of Florida men allegedly plotted the assassination of the Haitian president and sent the country into chaos, .abc.net, By Matt Bevan and Yasmin Parry, 10/13/2023, https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-14/the-plot-to-assassinate-haitis-president/102953056The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.44.2 featuring Helen Greene, Phil the Caribbean Skeptic, Jonathan Roudabush and Kelley Laughlin

The American Museum of Natural History Will Remove All Human Remains From Display, Vowing Policy Change, artnet.com, Adam Schrader, 10/19/2023 https://news.artnet.com/art-world/natural-history-museum-will-remove-human-remains-from-display-2381068The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.44.1 featuring Helen Greene, Phil the Caribbean Skeptic, Jonathan Roudabush and Kelley Laughlin

Texas church defies government crackdown by blessing drag queens, LGBTQ Nation, By Bil Browning, Updated on October 5, 2023, https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/09/texas-church-defies-government-crackdown-by-blessing-drag-queens/ The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.43.4 featuring Cynthia “M. Gideon (she/her)” McDonald, Jimmy "Ramesses Jr.” Jr, Jason “Jason Vorheesberg” Friedman and Scott “Kelley Laughlin” Dickie

Jim Jordan's curious rise: A tale of how Christian nationalism consumed the GOP, Salon.com, By Amanda Marcotte, October 19, 2023 https://www.salon.com/2023/10/19/jim-jordans-curious-rise-a-tale-of-how-christian-nationalism-consumed-the/ The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.43.3 featuring Cynthia “M. Gideon (she/her)” McDonald, Jimmy "Ramesses Jr.” Jr, Jason “Jason Vorheesberg” Friedman and Scott “Kelley Laughlin” Dickie

Christian Nationalist Trump Cultist Mark Burns Plans to Open a Military Academy, Right Wing Watch, By Kyle Mantyla, October 16, 2023 https://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/christian-nationalist-mark-burns-military-academy/ The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.43.2 featuring Cynthia “M. Gideon (she/her)” McDonald, Jimmy "Ramesses Jr.” Jr, Jason “Jason Vorheesberg” Friedman and Scott “Kelley Laughlin” Dickie

Miami school receives complaints after pupils shown Winnie the Pooh themed horror film by teacher, Sky News, October 12, 2023 https://news.sky.com/story/miami-school-receives-complaints-after-pupils-shown-winnie-the-pooh-themed-horror-film-by-teacher-12983060 The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.43.1 featuring Cynthia “M. Gideon (she/her)” McDonald, Jimmy "Ramesses Jr.” Jr, Jason “Jason Vorheesberg” Friedman and Scott “Kelley Laughlin” Dickie

Escape from the rabbit hole: the conspiracy theorist who abandoned his dangerous beliefs, The Guardian, By Amelia Gentleman, October 4, 2023https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/oct/04/escape-from-the-rabbit-hole-the-conspiracy-theorist-who-abandoned-his-dangerous-beliefs The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.42.4 featuring Kelley Laughlin, The Cross Examiner, Phoebe Rose and Jonathan Roudabush

Children’s picture book flagged at Alabama library because author’s last name is ‘Gay’, AL.com, By Williesha Morris, October 8, 2023 https://www.al.com/news/2023/10/childrens-picture-book-was-on-library-list-to-be-moved-to-adult-section-because-authors-last-name-is-gay.html The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.42.3 featuring Kelley Laughlin, The Cross Examiner, Phoebe Rose and Jonathan Roudabush

Tennessee Neo-Nazis Show Up to Support Far-Right Mayoral Candidate, The Advocate, By Christopher Wiggens, October 5, 2023 https://www.advocate.com/politics/neo-nazis-franklin-gabrielle-hanson The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.42.2 featuring Kelley Laughlin, The Cross Examiner, Phoebe Rose and Jonathan Roudabush

Investigation underway after honor student’s scholarship stripped over dance, Unfiltered with Kiran, By Kat Adair, October 6, 2023 https://unfilteredwithkiran.com/scholarship-stripped-over-a-homecoming-after-party-dance/ The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.42.1 featuring Kelley Laughlin, The Cross Examiner, Phoebe Rose and Jonathan Roudabush

The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, October 3, 2023 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/project-2025-a-christian-nationalist?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=oa4eThe Non-Prophets, Episode 22.41.4 featuring Phoebe Rose, Aaron Jensen, Jimmy Jr. and Blatant Blatheist

For LGBTQ+ Catholics, LGBTQ, By Molly Sprayregen, October 3, 2023https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/10/pope-francis-suggests-church-can-bless-same-sex-unions-in-enormous-advance-for-lgbtq-catholics/ The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.41.3 featuring Phoebe Rose, Aaron Jensen, Jimmy Jr. and Blatant Blatheist

Sky News, Tuesday 3 October 2023 https://news.sky.com/story/trans-women-to-be-banned-from-female-hospital-wards-under-new-tory-proposals-12975456 The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.41.1 featuring Phoebe Rose, Aaron Jensen, Jimmy Jr. and Blatant Blatheist

White Christians think too many people see racism when it’s not there, new survey finds Religious News Service, By Bob Smietana, August 28, 2023https://religionnews.com/2023/08/28/white-christians-think-too-many-people-see-racism-when-its-not-there-new-survey-finds/ The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.41.2 featuring Phoebe Rose, Aaron Jensen, Jimmy Jr. and Blatant Blatheist