Trump’s Useless Task Force to “Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias”

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

— Donald Trump’s task force to “eradicate anti-Christian bias” is a complete waste of time. (0:29)

— Wheaton College praised alum Russell Vought, Project 2025 leader, before deleting post. (20:08)

— South Carolina school district to pay family $75,000 after teacher assaults girl for not saying the Pledge. (33:25)

— North Dakota Republicans are pushing a resolution to honor the “Kingship of Jesus Christ.” (40:12)

— North Dakota Republicans push bill to force “Intelligent Design” in science classrooms. (49:55)

— An Idaho bill would force public schools to read from the King James Bible every day. (53:50)

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Pastor Fired Over Anti-Trump Sermon

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

— Pastor fired from progressive church after preaching anti-Trump, pro-justice message. (1:32)

— The New Orleans Saints helped Catholic Church leaders spin a sex abuse crisis. (21:45)

— A proposed Texas law would let teachers “encourage” prayer during school activities. (33:10)

— Canadian town rescinds Christian Heritage Month proclamation after atheist makes similar request. (41:40)

— A proposed Alabama law would force every school to display the Ten Commandments. (48:03)

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Should Confessional Booths Protect Predators?

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

— After “faith-healing” death of 8-year-old girl, 14 Christians found guilty of manslaughter. (1:55)

— Montana Democrats want to require priests to report confessions of child abuse. (14:45)

— Washington lawmaker defends bill making priests mandated reporters. (33:22)

— Atheist group sues to end tax exemptions for church-owned apartments in Madison. (48:00)

— The Supreme Court will decide if taxpayers should fund a religious charter school. (59:43)

— Right-wing priest Calvin Robinson had his religious title revoked after imitating Elon Musk’s salute. (1:05:18)

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Trump’s “Christian” Inauguration

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

— Trump’s inauguration happened. And Christian Nationalism came along for the ride. (0:21)

— An Episcopal bishop asked Trump to follow Jesus. He took that as an insult. (15:25)

— The Center For Inquiry’s latest statement continues to push anti-trans bigotry. (32:55)

— After Pagan and atheist invocations, Tulsa City Council replaces prayer with silence. (50:30)

— An Oklahoma lawmaker’s sneaky proposal would let the state indirectly fund Christianity. (57:13)

— A pastor who was “betrothed” to a child, then abused her, will finally go to prison. (1:03:40)

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