Pastor Fired Over Anti-Trump Sermon

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Pastor fired from progressive church after preaching anti-Trump, pro-justice message. (1:32)

— The New Orleans Saints helped Catholic Church leaders spin a sex abuse crisis. (21:45)

— A proposed Texas law would let teachers “encourage” prayer during school activities. (33:10)

— Canadian town rescinds Christian Heritage Month proclamation after atheist makes similar request. (41:40)

— A proposed Alabama law would force every school to display the Ten Commandments. (48:03)

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Should Confessional Booths Protect Predators?

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— After “faith-healing” death of 8-year-old girl, 14 Christians found guilty of manslaughter. (1:55)

— Montana Democrats want to require priests to report confessions of child abuse. (14:45)

— Washington lawmaker defends bill making priests mandated reporters. (33:22)

— Atheist group sues to end tax exemptions for church-owned apartments in Madison. (48:00)

— The Supreme Court will decide if taxpayers should fund a religious charter school. (59:43)

— Right-wing priest Calvin Robinson had his religious title revoked after imitating Elon Musk’s salute. (1:05:18)

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Trump’s “Christian” Inauguration

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Trump’s inauguration happened. And Christian Nationalism came along for the ride. (0:21)

— An Episcopal bishop asked Trump to follow Jesus. He took that as an insult. (15:25)

— The Center For Inquiry’s latest statement continues to push anti-trans bigotry. (32:55)

— After Pagan and atheist invocations, Tulsa City Council replaces prayer with silence. (50:30)

— An Oklahoma lawmaker’s sneaky proposal would let the state indirectly fund Christianity. (57:13)

— A pastor who was “betrothed” to a child, then abused her, will finally go to prison. (1:03:40)

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Church Publicly Shames Unwed Mother

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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— Virginia church publicly shames unwed mother, then forbids her from having a baby shower. (0:30)

— Most national atheist groups release pro-LGBTQ statement. (14:47)

— Proposed North Dakota law would force students to say the Pledge of Allegiance. (23:07)

— Atheists sue West Virginia water agency over $5 million grant to Catholic school. (34:15)

— With awful logic, Christian professor says atheism leads to more sexual assault and self-harm. (39:08)

— South Dakota Republican proposes illegal Ten Commandments-in-schools bill. (56:45)

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