Episode 238 – Shepherd’s Rod part 2
This week we're joined by Mikey Pullman and talk about some local drama, revisit the Shepherd's Rod, and talk about the latest news. We went long so patrons will get a few extra news stories and longer discussion of the stories totaling nearly 30 minutes.You can email Mikey at atheist@bumpmag.org and find him on Twitter at @MikeyPullmanTuneIniOS and Android AppsBrad - PizzalchikDUSTIN’ OFF THE DEGREE - Shepherd’s Rod part 2Corrections from robp123451 via Youtubehttps://hearyetherod.wordpress.com/?s=Into+the+Viper%27s+den&submit=SearchNEWSUpdate: More details on Boise priest http://www.ktvb.com/article/news/crime/retired-boise-priest-facing-child-sexual-exploitation-charges-out-on-bond/277-515831492In the midst of record high temperatures in Boise, the Idaho legislature has again rejected the climate change sections of the state's science curriculum. https://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/cold-shoulder-idaho-legislature-committee-censors-climate-change-from-public-hearing/Content?oid=9152577Eleven Hildale, UT city employees resign over religious beliefs https://www.ksl.com/?sid=46257457Patron Only - A Utah state legislator who voted in favor of stricter punishments for prostitution has resigned after two sessions with an escort where the state paid for the hotel room have come to light https://nypost.com/2018/02/09/lawmaker-accused-of-using-taxpayer-money-for-sex-with-escort/The Michigan town of Bay View is being sued for it's Christians only rules. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/feb/09/christians-only-town-bay-view-michiganEvangelical megachurch leader and Trump advisor Gloria Copeland said not to get a flu shot since Jesus will protect you. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/gloria-copeland-trump-adviser-flu-shot-jesus-god-christian-evangelical-healing-miracle-a8197801.htmlPatron Only - A Somali-American gay atheist escaped from his family in Kenya the night before he would be taken to a gay conversion camp thanks to Ex-Muslims of North America, the US Embassy, and Ithaca college https://theithacan.org/opinion/escaping-gay-conversion-therapy-in-kenya/Iran has sentenced an Iranian-American couple to prison for being Zoroastrians http://www.arabnews.com/node/1236956/middle-eastHalf of Iranians want the nation's hijab requirements dropped http://www.dw.com/en/half-of-iran-wants-to-drop-headscarf-laws-government-report/a-42462263This episode is brought to you by:Dark Matter Sponsor – >US$35.00* Travis MegeeNuclear Sponsor – US$20.00 – US$35.00 per month* MikePlatinum Sponsor – US$8.00 – US$19.00 per month* Darryl Goossen* Kim* DanielleGold Sponsor – US$4.00 – US$7.00 per month* Rachel* John* Josh* Rob* Alfred* Henry* Alex* Mike* The Flying SkepticBronze Sponsor – < US$4.00 per month* George* Frank* Archway Hosting provides full featured web hosting for a fraction of the cost of traditional shared hosting. You get all the benefits of shared hosting, without the sticker shock or extra fees. Check them out at archwayhosting.com.You can find us online at www.htotw.com, follow us on Twitter @AtheistNomads, like us on Facebook, email us at contact@htotw.com, and leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666.Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred.DOWNLOAD EPISODESupport the show