Florida’s "God Grades," The Charlie Kirk Analogy, & Black Atheism (BWAH Ep 9)

In this episode of Breakfast with a Heathen, we break down a proposed Florida bill (SB 1006) that could force schools to pay out $25,000 if they fail a student for citing religious beliefs in academic work. Is this protecting speech, or rewarding students for ignoring assignments?I also tackle the "Historical Jesus" debate with a controversial modern analogy: looking at the deification of Charlie Kirk to understand how myths form over time.We also discuss:Black Atheism: Why leaving the church is often seen as "betraying your race" and the need for secular outreach at HBCUs.Tax The Churches: I break down the numbers from my own zip code—7 churches, $31 million in property, and $0 in taxes.Misogyny in the Pulpit: Reacting to Doug Wilson’s patriarchal theology and the idea that women shouldn't vote.Coming Out: A listener story about why coming out as gay at 13 was actually easier than coming out as an atheist.💬 Viewer Question"I used the deification of Charlie Kirk as an analogy for how the 'myth' of Jesus might have formed from a real person. Do you think modern celebrity worship is the same mechanism that created ancient religions? Let me know in the comments."📑 Relevant Topics or Chapter HeadingsIntro: Brunch with a Heathen (Jan 2026)Advice to a 16-Year-Old: "Am I Wrong for Doubting?"Response to "Atheists Obsess Over God"Florida Bill: $25,000 Fines for Failing "God Answers"Responding to Carl: Is Evolution Just "Secular Dogma"?Did Jesus Exist? (The Charlie Kirk Analogy)Respecting People vs. Respecting ReligionWomen Pastors & The "No Voting" TheologyBlack Non-Believers & The Stigma at HBCUs"Taxation is Theft" Deflection vs. Church Property TaxListener Story: Coming Out Gay vs. AtheistVisit us at www.Atheistville.com  for more content from Mike Smithgall and the Atheistville team 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@atheistville 💬 Want to be a guest or submit a question? Drop us a note at CONTACTCheck us out at: https://atheistville.buzzsprout.com  🔥 New episodes weekly from Atheistville — Mike Drop with Mike Smithgall, Ask an Atheist, and The Unholy Roundtable, Breakfast With a Heathen © 2025-2026 Atheistville Media