Oklahoma’s Bible Class “Released Time”

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

— After proselytizing at graduation, did a Kentucky student deserve his diploma? (0:21)

— If Oklahoma allows Bible class “released time,” Satanists are ready to pounce. (13:00)

Voucher programs are expanding, propping up religious schools with tax dollars. (32:00)

— Southwest Airlines: We didn’t fire that flight attendant because of her Christianity. (42:44)

— Christian zealot who destroyed Satanic display in Iowa Capitol accepts plea deal. (56:35)

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Christian Missionaries Killed in Haiti

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

— Christian missionaries were killed in Haiti. They never should have been there. (0:40)

— Florida civics teachers are still being indoctrinated with Christian Nationalism. (17:47)

— The Texas GOP’s proposed platform would force the Bible in schools. (31:20)

— Texas found a devious way to get the Bible in front of elementary school students. (49:19)

— Parting words from Geoff Schroeder, the only openly atheist Republican lawmaker in the country. (1:12:57)

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Ten Commandments in Louisiana Schools

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

— Louisiana is about to force the Ten Commandments in every classroom. (1:20)

— Woman claims her Christian megachurch banned her for criticizing the pastor. (27:10)

— An Alabama principal let a preacher “talk about Jesus” at a mental health assembly. (51:35)

— GOP still claims, without evidence, the State Department is “promoting atheism.” (1:00:40)

— Census shock: Majority of Scottish people say they have “no religion.” (1:24:19)

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Harrison Butker’s Commencement Address

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

Harrison Butker‘s commencement address was a disgrace to Catholics everywhere. (1:55)

— Texas megachurch caught manipulating traffic data to get new stoplight. (26:10)

— A statue of disgraced evangelist Billy Graham got unveiled in the U.S. Capitol. (39:31)

— MN lawmaker: Public schools engage in “censorship” by not teaching Creationism. (45:55)

— Christian college fires professor for challenging right-wing talking points. (56:08)

— A Louisiana school gave kids a biblical advice book comparing sex to slavery. (1:16:28)

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