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Florida’s SB 1134, the “Anti-Diversity in Local Government” bill, prohibits local governments from promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, risking cancellation of cultural events. It allows the Governor to suspend officials for policy disagreements. The bill’s vague definitions raise concerns about its implications on community celebrations, economic impact, and democratic accountability.
A young person is hiding cash from their parents due to financial control linked to tithing 10% of their earnings to a megachurch. This practice, rooted in historical obligations, costs significantly in potential wealth. Tithing early in life can deprive individuals of substantial retirement savings, making informed decisions about giving crucial for financial well-being.
In the most recent episode of Breakfast with a Heathen, we sat down over coffee to parse through some of the most common questions facing the skeptical community today. We explored the friction between living a life of reason while navigating a world that often demands performative faith. These are some of the core issues…
This week’s Breakfast with a Heathen covered various listener questions, including doubt in faith, the political landscape in Florida, and the historical debate of Jesus’s existence. Key themes included the challenges facing atheists, education and religious biases, and the stigmatization of atheism in the Black community. Tune in for more insights.
Florida’s proposed legislation, SB 1006 and HB 835, seeks to prevent penalties for students expressing religious or ideological views in their coursework, potentially leading to legal liabilities for educators. Critics argue this undermines academic standards, turning grades into discussions of personal belief rather than objective assessments of knowledge, thereby devaluing education.
Tax exemptions for religious institutions are not neutral; they actively transfer financial responsibility to other taxpayers. In areas where churches own substantial property, the burden on homeowners increases as these institutions do not contribute to local property taxes. This situation requires accountability, transparency, and a fair sharing of civic costs among all organizations.
In the first episode of 2026’s “Breakfast with a Heathen,” the host discusses the controversy surrounding a New York mayor’s Quran oath and the hypocrisy of Christian Nationalists. Personal stories highlight themes of faith, mortality, and the complexities of free will. The episode also tackles topics like toxic family dynamics and religious fallacies.
By Mike Smithgall | Jan 1, 2026 | Atheistville | Heathen Hotline: (224) 307-5435 If you watched the news in 2025, you could be forgiven for thinking we were witnessing the triumphant return of theocracy. The visuals were certainly designed to make you think that. We saw smoke. We saw fire. We saw a giant,…
Mike Smithgall, the unelected mayor of Atheistville, returns for a post-holiday episode of Breakfast with a Heathen. After traveling through Asia, he discusses the tension between secular and religious life, sharing personal stories and addressing viewer questions about community, spirituality, and the atheist experience in modern society.
Recent analyses indicate that the perceived religious decline in the U.S. may not signify a revival but rather a temporary pause in the secular transition process. This process spans generations, exhibiting a predictable three-stage decline in religious affiliation, where identity change often lags behind behavior, impacting societal dynamics and culture wars significantly.
