Christian Student Blames Persecution for Failed Assignment (Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke, The Friendly Atheist podast #612)

— She turned in a Bible sermon instead of an essay and failed. Now conservatives say she’s the victim. (3:06)

— A Minnesota church told kids to hug and forgive their abuser. Then he found more victims. (44:15)

— Because of religion, a West Virginia judge just torched the state’s best public health policy. (58:40)

— Florida Attorney General declares war on adults-only holiday drag show. (1:06:18)

— Religious leaders demand “immediate cancellation” of “Merry Gothmas” festival. (1:16:11)

— Texas families file class action lawsuit to halt Ten Commandments display in every school district. (1:19:49)

— UK Supreme Court strikes down N. Ireland’s pro-Christian Religious Education curriculum. (1:23:29)
Interview: 

https://friendlyatheistpodcast.com/2025/12/04/christian-student-blames-persecution-for-failed-assignment/