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

— The Duggars are back in the news for crimes involving children. (0:45)

— Ché Ahn says God told him to run for governor. California says he can't be on the ballot. (13:03)

— Christian Nationalist Mark Robinson finally admits those sex shop stories were true. (35:08)

— Catholic priests say charging them with sexual abuse violates their religious freedom. (48:30)

— Jehovah’s Witnesses issue "clarification" on blood transfusion ban after decades of suffering. (58:07)

— A strategic lawsuit in Oklahoma could block public money from funding religious schools. (1:09:15)

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

— Federal judge blocks Arkansas law forcing Ten Commandments displays in public schools. (0:37)

— South Australia political party dumps Christian candidate over anti-gay, anti-feminist rants. (14:47)

— Nebraska "prophet" says God needs him to have access to a private jet. (26:28)

— Indiana judge says state's abortion ban violates religious freedom of those seeking abortions. (40:08)

— A Utah lawmaker didn’t try to codify the Mormon "Word of Wisdom." He was just making a point. (51:30)

— Extremist pastor plots comeback campaign in deep-red Oklahoma district. (1:06:55)

— Alabama House passes bill forcing public schools to begin day with student-led prayer. (1:17:50)

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

— GOP congressman says Muslims "don’t belong in American society” while his party shrugs. (1:00)

— The myth of evangelical persecution gets a new platform in the Washington Post. (15:31)

— Georgia is finally on the verge of criminalizing sexual exploitation by clergy members. (40:58)

— Rhode Island uncovers decades of clergy abuse—and a Church that still won’t fully cooperate. (50:55)

— Texas backs down after accusing agency of religious discrimination in driver handbook. (1:02:35)

— Despite 4,000+ errors, Texas won’t abandon its Bible-heavy "Bluebonnet" curriculum. (1:11:15)

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