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Pope Francis: Both Candidates are “Against Life”

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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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September 19, 2024 by

Maine Churches Demand Tax Dollars Despite Bigotry

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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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September 12, 2024 by

Florida Hits Satanic Snag in School Chaplain Law

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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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September 5, 2024 by

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