Should Confessional Booths Protect Predators? (Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke, The Friendly Atheist podast #568)

— After “faith-healing” death of 8-year-old girl, 14 Christians found guilty of manslaughter. (1:55)

— Montana Democrats want to require priests to report confessions of child abuse. (14:45)

— Washington lawmaker defends bill making priests mandated reporters. (33:22)

— Atheist group sues to end tax exemptions for church-owned apartments in Madison. (48:00)

— The Supreme Court will decide if taxpayers should fund a religious charter school. (59:43)

— Right-wing priest Calvin Robinson had his religious title revoked after imitating Elon Musk’s salute. (1:05:18)
Interview: 

https://friendlyatheistpodcast.com/2025/01/30/should-confessional-booths-protect-predators/