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The Non-Prophets

The Non-Prophets

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 And we are The Non-Prophets!... airing on the first and third Sunday of every month, starting at 3:00 PM Central (01:30-03:00 UTC) on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/thenonprophetsaca. The Non-Prophets focuses on atheism and the separation of church and state.

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  • The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.49.3 featuring Kelley Laughlin, John the Shipwreck, Damien H

    The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.49.3 featuring Kelley Laughlin, John the Shipwreck, Damien H
    Dec 13 2025
    The Catholic Church employs a priest/DJ who uses electronic music and rave culture to revitalize their dwindling congregation, with the Pope's explicit blessing. This "spiritual innovation," endorsed by Pope Leo to "share your faith", is scrutinized to determine if it is a genuine movement founded on "universal love" or a desperate attempt by the Vatican to put "butts in seats". The cynical view holds that this marketing strategy is merely a distraction from the Church’s history of atrocities and a necessary concession to remain financially relevant as global society moves toward secularism.

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    The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.49.3 featuring Kelley Laughlin, John the Shipwreck, Damien H.

    Catholic Church's Last Rave? 🎶
    DJ Priest Tries to Save the Vatican 💸
    Electronic Music Saves Catholicism? 🤔
    Pope Leo Blesses the EDM Stage 🙏
    New Age Grift: Jesus on the Jumbotron 🤯
    Selling Catholicism to Millennials ⛪
    Is Rave Evangelism a Win for the People? ✊
    The Catholic Church: Evolution on Steroids 🔬
    Concessions of a Declining Dogma 📉
    The Priest, the Pope, and the Party 🎉
    Raves vs. Repentance: New Church Strategy 🕹️
    Is DJ Priest a Trojan Horse for Rome? 🐴
    When God Needs an Influencer 📲
    Drowning Out Atrocities with EDM 🤫
    The Bottom Line: Saving the Church's Money 💰


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    24 mins
  • The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.49.2 featuring Kelley Laughlin, John the Shipwreck, Damien H

    The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.49.2 featuring Kelley Laughlin, John the Shipwreck, Damien H
    Dec 11 2025
    We examine the controversy surrounding Australian Senator Pauline Hanson's repeated political stunt of wearing a burqa in the Senate to advocate for its ban, arguing it poses security risks and contradicts Australia's values of openness and equality,. The discussion questions the authenticity of this move, considering whether it is a genuine fight for women's rights or a **targeted political tactic aimed at Islamic people and immigrants**,. Speakers suggest the act highlights the ongoing struggle against Christian nationalism found within conservative political movements in Australia and elsewhere,. The debate weighs Senator Hanson's own freedom of political expression against the nature of the burqa, which some argue is a forced cultural item that represses women,. Ultimately, the segment explores the tension between religious expression, inherent cultural repression, and political maneuvering designed to target specific marginalized groups,.

    News Source:
    get her out-aussie senator's burqa protest causes meltdown
    By [Author not provided] for Daily Wire and YouTube
    [Date not provided]

    🔗 https://www.dailywire.com/news/get-her-out-aussie-senators-burqa-protest-causes-meltdown
    🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP2gEIRU2wQ

    The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.49.2 featuring Kelley Laughlin, John the Shipwreck, Damien H.

    Australian Senator's Burqa Stunt: Women's Rights or Political Bigotry? 🤦‍♀️
    Pauline Hanson Suspended: The Right to Oppress? 🇦🇺
    Freedom of Expression vs. Cultural Repression 🤔
    Is Banning the Burqa About Security or Anti-Immigrant Sentiment? 🕌
    Christian Nationalism's New Target: Muslims and the Burqa 🎯
    Political Stunt or Genuine Concern for Oppressed Women? 🧐
    The Burqa Debate: Is It Really About Security Risks? 🔒
    Why Conservative Politicians Target Specific Religious Garments 👗
    Australia's Shame: Senator Hanson's Anti-Muslim Theater 🎭
    When Religious Freedom Conflicts with Cultural Repression ⚔️
    Disrespecting Guests: Is Mandatory Observance Uncivil? 🚫
    Pauline Hanson's History of Targeting Muslim Communities 📈
    Political Theater: The Australian Fight for a Christian Nation ✝️
    The Fine Line Between Political Expression and Targeted Bigotry 😡
    How Conservative Stunts Drive Division in Democracy 🗣️


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    21 mins
  • The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.49.1 featuring Kelley Laughlin, John the Shipwreck, Damien H

    The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.49.1 featuring Kelley Laughlin, John the Shipwreck, Damien H
    Dec 10 2025
    We dive into the harrowing reality of femicide and gender-based violence, questioning the role of patriarchal societies and religious dogma in upholding the subjugation and objectification of women. We examine how Abrahamic religions maintain ancient customs that often treat women as property, noting this degradation has existed for thousands of years. The discussion analyzes the ethical flaws in systems that place restrictions on women based on how men behave (a classic case of victim blaming). Finally, we explore whether legislative changes—such as Italy defining femicide—truly address the core cultural problem of pervasive gender oppression.

    News Source:
    Italy Implements Femicide Law and UN Report on Global Violence Against Women
    By [Author not provided] for CNN and YouTube
    [Date not provided]

    🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nW-1UuGrmc
    🔗 https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/25/europe/italy-femicide-law-intl-hnk

    The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.49.1 featuring Kelley Laughlin, John the Shipwreck, Damien H.

    Religious Patriarchy: Why Are Women Still Property? 🤬
    Femicide: When Love Becomes Murder 💔
    The God-Given Right to Victim Blaming 🤦‍♀️
    Is Italy's Femicide Law Enough? ⚖️
    The Ancient Roots of Female Subjugation 🏺
    Christianity, Culture, and Control of Women 🚪
    83,000 Women Murdered: The Shocking UN Stats 🚨
    When Faith Requires Women to Cover Up 👗
    Religious Dogma vs. Female Autonomy 🎤
    Why Is Marital Rape Legal In India? 🇮🇳
    Murder Rates Higher in Christian Countries? 📉
    Can New Laws Fix 5,000 Years of Misogyny? ⏳
    Stop Blaming Women for Male "Bad Thoughts" 🧠
    The Hypocrisy of Sacred Structures 🕌
    Patriarchy: Feature, Not Flaw, of Abrahamic Faiths 😈



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    27 mins
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