# Religious Exemption on The No Agenda Show Religious Exemption comes up in 26 chapters across 25 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2009 to July 2025. - **Chapters:** 26 - **Episodes:** 25 - **Discussed:** July 2009 – July 2025 - **Related topics:** [Employment Law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment-law.md), [Vaccine Mandate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandate.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Value For Value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [Civil Rights Act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civil-rights-act.md), [First Amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [Meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [New York](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md), [North Carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-carolina.md), [Obgyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obgyn.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 26 ### California Employment Law and Religious Exemptions - **Episode:** [1786: Best Exit Strategies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-31 - **Time:** 1:18:41–1:21:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1786-best-exit-strategies/chapter/california-employment-law-and-religious-exemptions.md The hosts discuss the potential for massive lawsuits in California if employers ask prohibited questions about an employee's religious exemptions. They joke about getting jobs just to sue their employers, referencing "embedded scammers" who target companies for legal settlements. Keywords: [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [employment law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment-law.md), [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), [sexual harassment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexual-harassment.md), [lawsuits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuits.md), [exit strategy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/exit-strategy.md) ### BART Vaccine Mandate Lawsuit, Religious Exemption Victory - **Episode:** [1707: Sweet Seventeen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1707-sweet-seventeen.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-27 - **Time:** 2:29:16–2:32:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1707-sweet-seventeen/chapter/bart-vaccine-mandate-lawsuit-religious-exemption-victory.md A federal jury in San Francisco awarded six former BART workers over $1 million each after they were fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine on religious grounds. The Pacific Justice Institute represented the workers, successfully arguing that BART failed to provide reasonable accommodations as required by the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Keywords: [bart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bart.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [vaccine mandate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandate.md), [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), pacific justice institute ### Rockland County Measles Lawsuit, Vaccine Exemptions - **Episode:** [1672: Sand Battery](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1672-sand-battery.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-27 - **Time:** 1:43:02–1:45:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1672-sand-battery/chapter/rockland-county-measles-lawsuit-vaccine-exemptions.md Producer Nellie Grossenbacher shares a victory against Rockland County, New York, where 14 families fought for five years after their unvaccinated children were excluded from school during a 2018-2019 measles outbreak. The hosts discuss the long timeline required for legal justice in vaccine-related cases. Keywords: [rockland county](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rockland-county.md), [measles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/measles.md), [mmr vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mmr-vaccine.md), [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md) ### Religious Exemptions and Fetal Cell Line Controversies - **Episode:** [1392: TRANSNOODLE](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1392-transnoodle.md) - **Published:** 2023-05-22 - **Time:** 46:39–50:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1392-transnoodle/chapter/religious-exemptions-and-fetal-cell-line-controversies.md Leaked audio from a DOJ call discusses the difficulty of circumventing religious exemptions for vaccine mandates. The primary claim involves the use of aborted fetal cell lines in the testing or production of Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. The discussion notes that some hospitals are countering this by pointing out similar testing for common over-the-counter drugs like Tylenol. Keywords: [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [fetal cells](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fetal-cells.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [moderna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderna.md) ### OBGYN Vaccine Exemptions in North Carolina - **Episode:** [1487: Si Senor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor.md) - **Published:** 2022-09-18 - **Time:** 1:52:36–1:54:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1487-si-senor/chapter/obgyn-vaccine-exemptions-in-north-carolina.md A pregnant woman in Raleigh, North Carolina, successfully obtained a vaccine exemption after facing coercion from her employer. The story highlights the difficulty of finding medical professionals willing to sign exemptions and the resilience of parents seeking to protect their unborn children. Keywords: [north carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-carolina.md), [obgyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obgyn.md), vaccine exemption, [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), [pregnancy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pregnancy.md) ### Religious Exemptions, OBGYN Search and Meetup Reports - **Episode:** [1471: Publical Emergency](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1471-publical-emergency.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-28 - **Time:** 2:02:51–2:09:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1471-publical-emergency/chapter/religious-exemptions-obgyn-search-and-meetup-reports.md A community effort is underway in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, to find a "humane OBGYN" for a pregnant woman being forced by her employer to receive a COVID-19 booster. The request highlights the difficulty of finding medical professionals willing to write exemptions or challenge hospital protocols. Additionally, various "No Agenda" meetups are reported from St. Louis, Tucson, and Kansas City, showcasing the show's active listener community. Keywords: [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), [obgyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obgyn.md), [north carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-carolina.md), [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md), [vaccines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccines.md) ### Birthday Shoutouts, Military Vaccine Discrimination, Dressage - **Episode:** [1464: Bomb Rotterdam!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1464-bomb-rotterdam.md) - **Published:** 2022-06-30 - **Time:** 1:56:06–2:03:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1464-bomb-rotterdam/chapter/birthday-shoutouts-military-vaccine-discrimination-dressage.md The hosts read notes from producers celebrating birthdays and those facing discrimination in the military for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. One soldier in the Georgia National Guard describes the "calamity" of the DOD's vaccine mandate. The segment also features a promotion for a dressage horse training business in Holland and concludes with a final explanation of the "value for value" model. Keywords: [birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md), army national guard, [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), dressage, [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) ### Paxlovid Birth Control Warnings, Religious Exemption Templates - **Episode:** [1458: Prime Time Purge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1458-prime-time-purge.md) - **Published:** 2022-06-10 - **Time:** 1:12:10–1:16:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1458-prime-time-purge/chapter/paxlovid-birth-control-warnings-religious-exemption-templates.md A medical professional reports that providers are now being instructed to warn patients that the Pfizer antiviral Paxlovid decreases the effectiveness of birth control pills. Additionally, the show highlights a comprehensive religious exemption template for vaccine mandates, which has been made available in the show notes. The segment concludes with a critique of the massive taxpayer money flowing into COVID-19 testing kits. Keywords: [paxlovid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paxlovid.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [birth control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birth-control.md), [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), [covid-19](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-19.md), [testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/testing.md) ### DC Pretrial Services, Religious Exemption Tracking - **Episode:** [1417: Get Boris!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-16 - **Time:** 1:39:13–1:41:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/dc-pretrial-services-religious-exemption-tracking.md The Federal Register published a notice from the Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia regarding the creation of a "System of Records" for employee religious exception requests. This system will maintain personal religious information for those seeking exemptions from vaccine mandates. The hosts describe this as a "communist" style of keeping tabs on citizens' beliefs. Keywords: [federal register](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-register.md), [privacy act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy-act.md), [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [data collection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-collection.md) ### Satanic Temple, Vaccine Exemptions, Religious Freedom - **Episode:** [1407: Gob of Goo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1407-gob-of-goo.md) - **Published:** 2021-12-12 - **Time:** 26:42–28:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1407-gob-of-goo/chapter/satanic-temple-vaccine-exemptions-religious-freedom.md A caller to a podcast claims to have successfully obtained a religious exemption from vaccine mandates by filing as a Satanist. The individual cited the Satanic Temple's tenet that one's own body is inviolable and subject to one's own will alone. The hosts discuss the irony of Satanists receiving exemptions while traditional Christian and Muslim waivers are frequently denied. Keywords: [satanism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satanism.md), [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), [vaccine mandate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandate.md), satanic tenets, [bodily autonomy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bodily-autonomy.md) ### Associate Executive Producers, Medical Freedom Stories - **Episode:** [1401: Boost or Baste](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste.md) - **Published:** 2021-11-21 - **Time:** 1:31:43–1:43:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1401-boost-or-baste/chapter/associate-executive-producers-medical-freedom-stories.md Producers from the healthcare sector describe the loss of institutional knowledge as experienced nurses and anesthesiologists leave the field due to mandates. A donor from Rotterdam, "Sir Greg of the Northern Island," provides a local perspective on the European "technocratic QR regime" and the ongoing protests in the Netherlands. Keywords: [healthcare workers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/healthcare-workers.md), [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), [rotterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotterdam.md), institutional knowledge, [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md) ### Resistance to Vaccine Mandates in FDNY and US Navy - **Episode:** [1393: Space Wake](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1393-space-wake.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-24 - **Time:** 57:41–1:00:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1393-space-wake/chapter/resistance-to-vaccine-mandates-in-fdny-and-us-navy.md New York City firefighters and U.S. Navy personnel are actively resisting vaccine mandates, with the FDNY warning of potential firehouse closures due to low compliance. The First Liberty Institute is representing 40 Navy SEALs who claim their religious exemption requests are being summarily denied or used as grounds for harassment. Legal experts argue that while the Department of Defense has the authority to issue mandates, it must still comply with the First Amendment and federal law regarding exemptions. Keywords: [fdny](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fdny.md), [us navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-navy.md), [navy seals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy-seals.md), [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), [bill de blasio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-de-blasio.md), first liberty institute ### Global Producer Reports from Iceland and Washington State - **Episode:** [1393: Space Wake](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1393-space-wake.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-24 - **Time:** 1:58:12–2:04:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1393-space-wake/chapter/global-producer-reports-from-iceland-and-washington-state.md Josh the Glacier Guide provides a "Boots on the Ground" report from Iceland, claiming that glacier retreat is within natural cycles and not as catastrophic as media reports suggest. Other producers contribute donations to support religious exemptions from vaccine mandates and promote local meetups. The segment highlights the international reach of the show's audience and their role in providing localized news updates. Keywords: [iceland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iceland.md), [glaciers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glaciers.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), ario vape, religious exemptions, [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md) ### Universal Life Church, Religious Exemptions, Kirby Hensley - **Episode:** [1391: Clown World](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1391-clown-world.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-17 - **Time:** 9:11–11:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1391-clown-world/chapter/universal-life-church-religious-exemptions-kirby-hensley.md The history of the Universal Life Church and its founder, Kirby Hensley, is recounted following a meeting with a fellow minister at the Bastrop event. The conversation shifts to the increasing number of requests for religious exemptions from vaccine mandates being processed through the church's ministers. Keywords: [universal life church](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/universal-life-church.md), [kirby hensley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kirby-hensley.md), [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), [modesto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/modesto.md), minister ### Religious Exemptions and Invasive HR Questionnaires - **Episode:** [1390: No Hugs For You!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1390-no-hugs-for-you.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-14 - **Time:** 2:06:24–2:15:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1390-no-hugs-for-you/chapter/religious-exemptions-and-invasive-hr-questionnaires.md The hosts examine a USDA questionnaire for employees seeking religious exemptions from vaccine mandates. The form asks invasive questions about the history of the employee's beliefs and their past use of other vaccines. Legal experts cited on the show argue these questions are illegal and violate established privacy and religious freedom protections. Keywords: [usda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usda.md), [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), [vaccine mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandates.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [labor law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-law.md) ### Federal Contractor Mandates and Religious Exemptions - **Episode:** [1387: Clippers 'n Whittlers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1387-clippers-n-whittlers.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-03 - **Time:** 1:31:32–1:35:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1387-clippers-n-whittlers/chapter/federal-contractor-mandates-and-religious-exemptions.md A Department of Defense contractor, "Molrat," sought advice on navigating the December 8th vaccine mandate deadline for federal employees. The discussion points toward previous show notes containing form letters for religious and medical exemptions. There is hope expressed that the availability of new treatments like Merck's Molnupiravir might eventually provide a legal or policy alternative to mandatory injections. Keywords: [department of defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-defense.md), [vaccine mandate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandate.md), [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), [legal advice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legal-advice.md), [federal contractors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-contractors.md) ### Governor Kathy Hochul, New York Healthcare Vaccine Mandate - **Episode:** [1386: Frankenjab](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1386-frankenjab.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-30 - **Time:** 31:26–40:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1386-frankenjab/chapter/governor-kathy-hochul-new-york-healthcare-vaccine-mandate.md New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued an executive order granting herself emergency powers to address healthcare staffing shortages caused by vaccine mandates. Hochul sparked controversy by claiming the vaccine was an answer to prayer from God and calling on citizens to be her "apostles." An association of atheists in New York is reportedly suing over the religious rhetoric used to justify the state's medical policies. Keywords: [kathy hochul](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kathy-hochul.md), [new york](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york.md), [national guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-guard.md), [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), atheists, [systemic racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/systemic-racism.md) ### United Airlines, Unpaid Leave for Exemptions - **Episode:** [1381: Stink Minority](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1381-stink-minority.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-12 - **Time:** 1:30:31–1:32:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1381-stink-minority/chapter/united-airlines-unpaid-leave-for-exemptions.md United Airlines became the first major U.S. carrier to mandate vaccines for all employees, announcing that those with approved religious or medical exemptions will be placed on indefinite unpaid leave. The company stated that customer-facing employees with exemptions will not be allowed in the workplace until the risk of COVID-19 is deemed low enough. This move effectively bypasses the legal requirement for reasonable accommodation. Keywords: [united airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-airlines.md), [vaccine mandate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandate.md), unpaid leave, [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), medical exemption ### Catholic Archdiocese, Religious Exemption Refusal - **Episode:** [1377: R9X](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1377-r9x.md) - **Published:** 2021-08-29 - **Time:** 2:43:58–2:46:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1377-r9x/chapter/catholic-archdiocese-religious-exemption-refusal.md The Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio announced it will not provide religious exemption letters for the COVID-19 vaccine, calling vaccination a "moral responsibility" and an "act of charity." This guidance aligns with the Vatican and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. The move comes as Texas businesses and schools battle the state government over vaccine requirements. Keywords: [catholic church](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catholic-church.md), [san antonio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-antonio.md), [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), [vatican](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vatican.md), act of charity ### Knighting Ceremony, Religious Exemptions, Value for Value - **Episode:** [1371: Bald Nancy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1371-bald-nancy.md) - **Published:** 2021-08-09 - **Time:** 1:48:09–1:58:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1371-bald-nancy/chapter/knighting-ceremony-religious-exemptions-value-for-value.md New knights and dames are inducted into the No Agenda peerage, including "Sir Surrounded by Idiots" and "Sir 12,000 Miles." A producer provides advice on using religious exemptions for workplace vaccine mandates, specifically citing John 1:12. 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