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August 2024

The Non-Religious Candidates on the Ballot

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

— Why I didn’t publish a story I worked on. (0:25)

— Tulsa mayoral candidate who wished all public officials were Christians loses race. (7:20)

— If Amendment 2 passes, Kentucky would waste taxpayer dollars on religious schools. (19:33)

— Christian pastors were told to start private schools since taxpayers would foot the bill. (32:03)

— Here are the openly non-religious candidates for state/federal office in 2024. (44:55)

— Teacher sues school district after getting fired for refusing to respect trans students. (1:02:24)

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August 29, 2024 by

The DNC and Evangelicals for Harris

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

— The Democratic National Convention held a panel on the threat of Christian Nationalism. (0:30)

— Even Oklahoma Republicans are getting fed up with Ryan Walters. (19:55)

— Conservative Christians can’t handle the potential impact of “Evangelicals for Harris.” (43:48)

— Brother of Christian “prophet” Jeremiah Johnson blows the whistle on his lies. (1:00:15)

— A Florida man wants to force prayer in every South Dakota school. Step one is complete. (1:13:05)

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August 23, 2024 by

Richard Dawkins Lies About the Algerian Boxer and Censorship

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

— Hemant got into a beef with 80s TV-star-turned-evangelist Kirk Cameron. (0:35)

— Richard Dawkins lied about the Algerian boxer, then lied about Facebook censoring him. (16:10)

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August 15, 2024 by

Louisiana Can’t Defend Its Ten Commandments Law

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

— The selection of Gov. Tim Walz. (1:40)

— Allie Beth Stuckey can’t handle a LEGO-themed Bible made by an atheist. (9:25)

— Louisiana found the worst ways to defend its Ten Commandments-in-classrooms law. (33:24)

— Anti-trans Texas pastor arrested after paying undercover cop for sex. (1:07:01)

— 98% of evangelical leaders say pastors shouldn’t endorse candidates in the pulpit. (1:16:18)

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August 8, 2024 by