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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Catholic Priest Sues Grindr for Outing Him

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

— Everything wrong with Candace Owens’ conspiracy-laden anti-evolution rant. (1:10)

— Catholic priest outed for using Grindr sues app for not maintaining his privacy. (21:04)

— Tulsa mayoral candidate longs to go back to when public officials “had to be Christians.” (46:49)

— Why is an Arizona school district letting a church rent space for next to nothing? (55:37)

— More Oklahoma school districts are rejecting Ryan Walters’ forced Bible mandate. (1:04:07)

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Whiplash with the Southern Baptists

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

— What it means to have Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee. (0:30)

— A Southern Baptist leader praised Biden’s “selfless” act. Then he was fired. Then he was unfired. (8:35)

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— New Zealand report finds 200,000 abuse victims in care of state, faith-based groups. (35:57)

— A Texas public school superintendent won’t stop promoting Christianity at work. (50:17)

— Tennessee district owes over $15,000 after illegally thwarting After School Satan Club. (1:06:40)

— Survey: 37% of Americans are Creationists (but a record-high 24% accept reality). (1:12:16)

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The Problems with J.D. Vance

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

— Vice presidential pick J.D. Vance is just Trumpism rebranded. (0:30)

— Televangelist Kenneth Copeland‘s family prayed for Donald Trump‘s ear. (15:44)

— “The left is godless”: Why a MAGA spokeswoman’s attack makes no sense. (21:25)

— Former Southern Baptist leader accused of sexual assault: At least it wasn’t “adultery.” (28:02)

— Democrats to IRS: Investigate right-wing groups that pretend to be “churches.” (1:01:15)

— Oklahoma superintendent rejects Bibles in schools despite Ryan Walters’ demands. (1:13:59)

— Kentucky church shuts down after pastor charged with child sex abuse. (1:20:01)

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