Genetically Modified Skeptic
@gmskeptic.bsky.social
Drew | Religious pluralist, atheist/agnostic, wannabe educator and occasional polemicist who makes YouTube videos.
Anyway here’s my selfie with Senator Megan Hunt
July 13, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Anyway here’s my selfie with Senator Megan Hunt
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Join us next Thursday, June 5, when @gmskeptic.bsky.social will join us to discuss what fighting Christian nationalist authoritarianism actually looks like, and what YOU can do to help stop the fascist encroachment on human rights:
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American Humanists Fight Authoritarianism
In this online event, leaders from the American Humanist Association explain how to fight Christian nationalist authoritarianism.
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May 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Join us next Thursday, June 5, when @gmskeptic.bsky.social will join us to discuss what fighting Christian nationalist authoritarianism actually looks like, and what YOU can do to help stop the fascist encroachment on human rights:
www.eventbrite.com/e/american-h...
www.eventbrite.com/e/american-h...
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Our friend @gmskeptic.bsky.social broke down all the bogus claims made by the Trump administration's "Taskforce to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias." Spoiler alert: the discrimination is coming from inside the house 👀 Watch now!: ⬇️ youtu.be/vudGQjSXyXg?...
They’re Letting Christians Do Crimes Now
YouTube video by Genetically Modified Skeptic
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May 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Our friend @gmskeptic.bsky.social broke down all the bogus claims made by the Trump administration's "Taskforce to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias." Spoiler alert: the discrimination is coming from inside the house 👀 Watch now!: ⬇️ youtu.be/vudGQjSXyXg?...
Didn’t expect to see myself cited in an article while scrolling today! Thanks, Amanda!
I wrote about the "Jesus glow" trend on TikTok, and how it perfectly encapsulates the narcissism and moral emptiness of conservative Christianity online.
Literally, the argument for faith is "it'll make you hotter."
www.salon.com/2025/05/05/t...
Literally, the argument for faith is "it'll make you hotter."
www.salon.com/2025/05/05/t...
The "Jesus glow" trend exposes the emptiness of social media religion
Conservative Christians are hawking faith like it's the hot new beauty treatment
www.salon.com
May 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Didn’t expect to see myself cited in an article while scrolling today! Thanks, Amanda!
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Get in losers*, we're gonna beat White Christian Nationalism
(* — beating White Christian Nationalism is Very Cool, Actually and the only losers are the people enabling it)
(* — beating White Christian Nationalism is Very Cool, Actually and the only losers are the people enabling it)
April 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Get in losers*, we're gonna beat White Christian Nationalism
(* — beating White Christian Nationalism is Very Cool, Actually and the only losers are the people enabling it)
(* — beating White Christian Nationalism is Very Cool, Actually and the only losers are the people enabling it)
Yo @nickfish.me we’re out here fighting Christian Nationalism like Texans
Amazing vid by @gmskeptic.bsky.social
We push back today with calls & emails, then in person tomorrow. Help us out and choose one rep to call today! Voice your opposition to #SB10, say no to #ChristianNationalism and protect #churchstateseparation which is foundational to our country.
We push back today with calls & emails, then in person tomorrow. Help us out and choose one rep to call today! Voice your opposition to #SB10, say no to #ChristianNationalism and protect #churchstateseparation which is foundational to our country.
April 28, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Yo @nickfish.me we’re out here fighting Christian Nationalism like Texans
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Amazing vid by @gmskeptic.bsky.social
We push back today with calls & emails, then in person tomorrow. Help us out and choose one rep to call today! Voice your opposition to #SB10, say no to #ChristianNationalism and protect #churchstateseparation which is foundational to our country.
We push back today with calls & emails, then in person tomorrow. Help us out and choose one rep to call today! Voice your opposition to #SB10, say no to #ChristianNationalism and protect #churchstateseparation which is foundational to our country.
April 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amazing vid by @gmskeptic.bsky.social
We push back today with calls & emails, then in person tomorrow. Help us out and choose one rep to call today! Voice your opposition to #SB10, say no to #ChristianNationalism and protect #churchstateseparation which is foundational to our country.
We push back today with calls & emails, then in person tomorrow. Help us out and choose one rep to call today! Voice your opposition to #SB10, say no to #ChristianNationalism and protect #churchstateseparation which is foundational to our country.
God damn I love American Atheists
Building an inclusive, pluralistic community starts with (but doesn't end with) listening to the folks who haven't felt welcome in our spaces. People showing up for a game night or a protest shouldn't have to deal with Debate Me Bros rattling on about the singular they or arguing about sports.
April 27, 2025 at 9:33 PM
God damn I love American Atheists
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We're working on getting all of the sessions up ASAP, but you should definitely check out @theardenhart.bsky.social's great talk at #AACON2025 about confronting transphobia in secular spaces. Important topic from a great speaker — and person. So glad to have her.
Confronting TRANSPHOBIA in the Secular Movement?!
YouTube video by Arden Hart
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April 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
We're working on getting all of the sessions up ASAP, but you should definitely check out @theardenhart.bsky.social's great talk at #AACON2025 about confronting transphobia in secular spaces. Important topic from a great speaker — and person. So glad to have her.
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Incredible. It is so unbelievably common that the men accusing trans women of being sex predators are themselves sex predators that just the accusation alone should be seen as a red flag at this point
youtu.be/M1FNkGgutgc?...
youtu.be/M1FNkGgutgc?...
Sex Predators
YouTube video by Rebecca Watson (Skepchick)
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April 24, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Incredible. It is so unbelievably common that the men accusing trans women of being sex predators are themselves sex predators that just the accusation alone should be seen as a red flag at this point
youtu.be/M1FNkGgutgc?...
youtu.be/M1FNkGgutgc?...
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It'd be really cool to see a discussion about the REAL "War on Science" between @hankgreen.bsky.social and @gmskeptic.bsky.social ! Fingers crossed this could happen!
April 21, 2025 at 3:37 AM
It'd be really cool to see a discussion about the REAL "War on Science" between @hankgreen.bsky.social and @gmskeptic.bsky.social ! Fingers crossed this could happen!
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@hankgreen.bsky.social, @gmskeptic.bsky.social, and @friendlyatheist.com is definitely the kind of crossover the world needs right now! 🤞
April 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
@hankgreen.bsky.social, @gmskeptic.bsky.social, and @friendlyatheist.com is definitely the kind of crossover the world needs right now! 🤞
Help me with engagement here!
Hi, Hank! I made a detailed video about this book alongside @friendlyatheist.com
We’d love to talk to you about this if you’re interested! We’ve been privy to the details of their rightward movement for a long time, but want to talk about the defunding of science further!
youtu.be/mfh75ezwi2Y?...
We’d love to talk to you about this if you’re interested! We’ve been privy to the details of their rightward movement for a long time, but want to talk about the defunding of science further!
youtu.be/mfh75ezwi2Y?...
The “Skeptics” Are Crashing Out HARD
YouTube video by Genetically Modified Skeptic
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April 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Help me with engagement here!
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Hi, Hank! I made a detailed video about this book alongside @friendlyatheist.com
We’d love to talk to you about this if you’re interested! We’ve been privy to the details of their rightward movement for a long time, but want to talk about the defunding of science further!
youtu.be/mfh75ezwi2Y?...
We’d love to talk to you about this if you’re interested! We’ve been privy to the details of their rightward movement for a long time, but want to talk about the defunding of science further!
youtu.be/mfh75ezwi2Y?...
The “Skeptics” Are Crashing Out HARD
YouTube video by Genetically Modified Skeptic
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April 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Hi, Hank! I made a detailed video about this book alongside @friendlyatheist.com
We’d love to talk to you about this if you’re interested! We’ve been privy to the details of their rightward movement for a long time, but want to talk about the defunding of science further!
youtu.be/mfh75ezwi2Y?...
We’d love to talk to you about this if you’re interested! We’ve been privy to the details of their rightward movement for a long time, but want to talk about the defunding of science further!
youtu.be/mfh75ezwi2Y?...
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I helped write a video for my buddy @gmskeptic.bsky.social about a new book that complains about the "war on science" being waged by... liberals.
(Somehow, Republicans defunding cancer research isn't a big deal to the contributors.)
youtu.be/mfh75ezwi2Y?...
(Somehow, Republicans defunding cancer research isn't a big deal to the contributors.)
youtu.be/mfh75ezwi2Y?...
The “Skeptics” Are Crashing Out HARD
YouTube video by Genetically Modified Skeptic
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April 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I helped write a video for my buddy @gmskeptic.bsky.social about a new book that complains about the "war on science" being waged by... liberals.
(Somehow, Republicans defunding cancer research isn't a big deal to the contributors.)
youtu.be/mfh75ezwi2Y?...
(Somehow, Republicans defunding cancer research isn't a big deal to the contributors.)
youtu.be/mfh75ezwi2Y?...
As a Zillennial, I often feel like I live in a completely different reality than people my age and younger because I deleted TikTok after using it for a week in 2020.
A good decision, but I swear it dramatically affects the way I relate to and make friends with people.
A good decision, but I swear it dramatically affects the way I relate to and make friends with people.
One of my most Elder Millennial traits is that I have literally never downloaded TikTok and only ever access it for work and I am convinced that was one of the wisest decisions of my adult life.
TikTok not beating the "world's most effective brain-smoothing technology" allegations www.wired.com/story/airpor...
March 19, 2025 at 3:27 AM
As a Zillennial, I often feel like I live in a completely different reality than people my age and younger because I deleted TikTok after using it for a week in 2020.
A good decision, but I swear it dramatically affects the way I relate to and make friends with people.
A good decision, but I swear it dramatically affects the way I relate to and make friends with people.
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It's genuinely hard to keep track of how many other countries have recently reviewed trans healthcare for kids and come up with literally the polar opposite of the "Cass Review"
Australia, Canada, France, Poland and now Germany, Austria and Switzerland
www.erininthemorning.com/p/new-german...
Australia, Canada, France, Poland and now Germany, Austria and Switzerland
www.erininthemorning.com/p/new-german...
New German, Swiss, And Austrian Guidelines Recommend Trans Youth Care, Slam Cass Review
The recommendations, released by the Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany, come at a time when US politicians erroneously claim that Europe is "pulling back" on transgender care.
www.erininthemorning.com
March 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
It's genuinely hard to keep track of how many other countries have recently reviewed trans healthcare for kids and come up with literally the polar opposite of the "Cass Review"
Australia, Canada, France, Poland and now Germany, Austria and Switzerland
www.erininthemorning.com/p/new-german...
Australia, Canada, France, Poland and now Germany, Austria and Switzerland
www.erininthemorning.com/p/new-german...
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Biological Sex is chromosomes, hormones, gametes, gonads, a whole load of epigenetic stuff, various organs like breasts etc
The only reason transphobes go on and on about chromosomes is because they are the only part you can't change with transition, not because they're important. They aren't
The only reason transphobes go on and on about chromosomes is because they are the only part you can't change with transition, not because they're important. They aren't
March 7, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Biological Sex is chromosomes, hormones, gametes, gonads, a whole load of epigenetic stuff, various organs like breasts etc
The only reason transphobes go on and on about chromosomes is because they are the only part you can't change with transition, not because they're important. They aren't
The only reason transphobes go on and on about chromosomes is because they are the only part you can't change with transition, not because they're important. They aren't
From a biological perspective, the salute positioned Elon’s humerus, radius, ulna, metacarpus, and phalanges in manner identical to the Nazi salute. Biological facts are not anti-Musk bigotry.
Why are you denying science, Jerry?
Why are you denying science, Jerry?
In case you thought atheist Jerry Coyne was merely anti-trans, I present to you this attempt at gaslighting everyone about Elon Musk's Nazi salute.
January 22, 2025 at 12:26 AM
From a biological perspective, the salute positioned Elon’s humerus, radius, ulna, metacarpus, and phalanges in manner identical to the Nazi salute. Biological facts are not anti-Musk bigotry.
Why are you denying science, Jerry?
Why are you denying science, Jerry?
I often get emails from viewers that contain arguments for or against the existence of god written by Chat GPT. Those writing me suggest that since the prompts included “make a purely logical argument,” the “AI” did so and revolutionized philosophy.
Yall, please watch one video on how LLMs work.
Yall, please watch one video on how LLMs work.
January 17, 2025 at 6:27 AM
I often get emails from viewers that contain arguments for or against the existence of god written by Chat GPT. Those writing me suggest that since the prompts included “make a purely logical argument,” the “AI” did so and revolutionized philosophy.
Yall, please watch one video on how LLMs work.
Yall, please watch one video on how LLMs work.
Let’s goooooo!
BREAKING: In the wake of anti-trans comments from some well-known atheists like Richard Dawkins and Jerry Coyne, 16 atheist/Humanist groups have just issued a statement reaffirming their commitment to LGBTQ rights.
www.atheists.org/2025/01/amer...
www.atheists.org/2025/01/amer...
American Atheists Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting LGBTQ+ Rights
Cranford, NJ—American Atheists is proud to stand alongside national civil rights organizations and secular advocacy groups today—and everyday—in reaffirming our commitment to vigorously oppose attacks...
www.atheists.org
January 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Let’s goooooo!
Hopefully Anita gave this a thorough viewing before her passing
January 10, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Hopefully Anita gave this a thorough viewing before her passing
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Remember: It is critically important that we continue to ask whether children are being rushed into hormones and surgery despite years of data demonstrating that they are not.
New Study: although Matt Walsh once claimed that the number was "millions," fewer than 1,000 U.S. adolescents were treated for gender dysphoria with puberty blockers, and none under 12 received hormone therapy.
January 8, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Remember: It is critically important that we continue to ask whether children are being rushed into hormones and surgery despite years of data demonstrating that they are not.
I don’t think “The Woke Mind Virus” is a metaphor for many. Certain folks believe it is an actual pathogen - a mental illness - that infects LGBTQ people and anyone who supports them.
It looks like a new venue has opened up for people to push the pathologization of non-conformity and tolerance.
It looks like a new venue has opened up for people to push the pathologization of non-conformity and tolerance.
NEW: Meta changed its Community Guidelines today to permit "allegations of mental illness or abnormality when based on gender or sexual orientation, given political and religious discourse about transgenderism and homosexuality" @knibbs.bsky.social
www.wired.com/story/meta-i...
www.wired.com/story/meta-i...
Meta Now Lets Users Say Gay and Trans People Have 'Mental Illness'
Meta rolled out a number of changes to its “Hateful Conduct” policy Tuesday as part of a sweeping overhaul of its approach toward content moderation.
www.wired.com
January 7, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I don’t think “The Woke Mind Virus” is a metaphor for many. Certain folks believe it is an actual pathogen - a mental illness - that infects LGBTQ people and anyone who supports them.
It looks like a new venue has opened up for people to push the pathologization of non-conformity and tolerance.
It looks like a new venue has opened up for people to push the pathologization of non-conformity and tolerance.
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How much do we want to bet that reactionary centrists who justify their anti-trans views with the Cass Study will just pretend this one (and all the other ones that support gender affirming care) doesn't exist?
After extensive review, France has established very positive gender affirming care guidelines, and they’ve rejected the highly politicized Cass Report as simply false.
www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/12/new-...
www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/12/new-...
New French guidelines show doctors overwhelmingly support gender-affirming care - LGBTQ Nation
The medical guidelines contradict numerous conclusions from the UK's infamous Cass Review.
www.lgbtqnation.com
January 6, 2025 at 4:58 AM
How much do we want to bet that reactionary centrists who justify their anti-trans views with the Cass Study will just pretend this one (and all the other ones that support gender affirming care) doesn't exist?