September 2024

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

— Denver churches, prioritizing bigotry, continue lawsuit over free pre-K program. (1:15)

— Iowa taxpayers challenged a pastor’s unfair tax exemptions. A new law got in their way. (18:45)

— After Satanic event at Iowa courthouse, local leaders want to change the rules (again). (37:03)

— Christian pastor, a former reality TV contestant, found guilty of child cruelty. (50:32)

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

— Hemant will be speaking in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sep. 21. More details are here!

— Pope Francis pushes false claim that both presidential candidates are “against life.” (3:15)

— Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear courageously bans “conversion therapy” on minors. (14:08)

— Pastor claims he miraculously cured a man hospitalized due to voting for Democrats. (26:05)

— In Ohio, taxpayer dollars are being used to expand Christian schools. (36:56)

— South Carolina Supreme Court strikes down voucher scheme giving tax dollars to private schools. (47:40)

— Atheists to court: It’s okay to ban “faith statements” in taxpayer-funded Minnesota program. (55:31)

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

— Hemant will be speaking in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sep. 21. More details are here!

— A discussion about the presidential debate. (1:00)

— After Satanists and Humanists speak up, Florida district rejects school chaplains. (5:38)

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— Evangelical writer faces backlash after saying public schools might be worthwhile. (22:19)

— Maine churches continue legal fight to maintain taxpayer-funding bigotry. (49:30)

— Christian school goes back to court after facing consequences for anti-trans bigotry. (58:15)

— Researchers say Christian Nationalism fuels violence against non-Christians. (1:08:55)

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

— Mark Robinson‘s hypocrisy about sex shops and abortion should be disqualifying. (2:05)

— Iowa officials tried to block a Satanic event. They hurt homeless veterans instead. (18:25)

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— Evangelical broadcasters sue IRS for right to endorse candidates without penalty. (30:18)

— Florida district rejects school chaplains (for now) after Satanists pledge to participate. (47:33)

— Federal judge dismisses Christians’ lawsuit to stop teaching evolution in Indiana schools. (1:03:32)

— The American Humanist Association’s new leader has a unique history with the group. (1:11:20)

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