Ep. 539 - Project 2025 and the GOP Platform

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

— The GOP’s 2024 platform is a dream come true for Christian Nationalists. (2:59)

— A desperate Donald Trump wants to distance himself from Project 2025. Here's why. (29:12)

— 14 Christians go on trial in Australia after "faith-healing" death of 8-year-old girl. (35:20)

— Texas pastor fined after illegally using church donations to boost his city council campaign. (41:45)

— Canadian megachurch halts services after insurers pull sex abuse coverage. (51:00)

— LifeWise Academy sues Ohio man who posted their entire Bible curriculum online. (58:33)

— Oklahoma Dept. of Education will force teachers to use the Bible in public schools. (1:15:25)

— "God’s Not Dead 5," a film no one asked for, already has a trailer. (1:31:22)

— Two influential atheist groups are in court battling over one man's large donations. (1:37:23)

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