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Is Bluey’s Dad Unbiblical?

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

Humanists for Harris! (0:50)

Ryan Walters (barely) revises proposal to spend taxpayer money on Trump Bibles. (3:33)

— Bluey’s dad adores his kids. A conservative writer says that’s unbiblical. (17:30)

— Christian TradWife Lori Alexander’s idea of a happy marriage is horrifying. (31:30)

— A quick update on hate-preacher Steven Anderson. (52:04)

— Milwaukee cyclist injures neck due to fallen wire put up by Orthodox Jewish group. (56:35)

— Evangelicals for Harris may be sued for using Billy Graham to highlight Trump’s hypocrisy. (1:07:55)

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Oklahoma’s $6 Million Request for Public School Bibles

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

— Not every public mention of religion is “creeping Christian nationalism.” (0:51)

— California sues Catholic hospital for not providing emergency care to woman in peril. (13:00)

— Colorado will now make Catholic hospitals say what services they won’t provide. (26:03)

Ryan Walters wants Oklahoma taxpayers to spend $6 million on public school bibles. (41:34)

— Ohio district rescinds policy allowing religious indoctrination during school day. (55:48)

— Christian hate-preacher Steven Anderson‘s kids are now speaking out against him. (1:09:15)

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Denver Churches Battle Free Pre-K Program

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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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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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