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Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.
— Sinéad O’Connor says ripping up a picture) of the former pope on Saturday Night Live back in 1992 was the right move. (3:09)
— Another Christian rock star is leaving evangelicalism). (12:43)
— A priest wants to know if we’re “good” atheists). What does that even mean? (20:42)
— A social justice activist said he was related to Robert E. Lee. That’s not true). Now what? (36:40)
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— A furniture seller hides tiny crosses) in pieces to bless everyone’s homes. Is this harmless or a problem? (46:49)
— If Southern Baptists are praising your work), you’ve done something horribly wrong. (51:55)
— The White House met with atheist group leaders). Is that significant or merely symbolic? (1:02:35)
— Tennessee has mandated signs) about transgender bathroom use. (1:10:03)
— In England, COVID death rates are lower) for people with no religion. (1:15:40)
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