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Ep. 435 - Condemning Bigotry Isn't Christian Persecution

2022/7/15
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Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

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— Happy James Webb Telescope Images week) for all who celebrate! (0:30)

— How seriously should we take the allegations) against right-wing radio host Jesse Lee Peterson? (10:28)

— A Christian writer thinks she's being persecuted for her faith. Nope. It's just her bigotry). (27:02)

— A former Texas football star says he was definitely coerced into praying) with his coaches despite what the Supreme Court now says. (45:35)

— The Christian hate-group Family Research Council is now technically a "church,") a move that allows it to avoid being transparent about its finances. (55:16)

— A female pastor's progressive views on LGBTQ people were censored) from a book celebrating female pastors. (1:03:52)

— A new bill in Congress) would crack down on scammy Christian "health share" ministries. (1:14:38)

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