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I recently spoke with hate-preachers Jonathan Shelley and Aaron Thompson about all the awful things they've said. It was disturbing. It ran very long. I'm still not sure why I did it. But I hope you find it interesting because it's not often people like this will sit down with someone like me.
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This week, I spoke with religion reporter Bob Smietana about the Southern Baptist Convention's recent gathering. We talked about women pastors, IVF, the denomination's handling of sexual abuse, and so much more.
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Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.
— What we learned from the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting. (1:45)
— A blind woman was kicked out of a Texas church for bringing a service dog with her. (32:23)
— A sham medical group put out an anti-trans statement. Conservatives took the bait. (38:42)
— A Kansas pastor checked out a library's LGBTQ books so no one could read them. (50:59)
— Christian foster parents sue Vermont after getting rejected for faith-based bigotry. (1:10:30)
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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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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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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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