https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_an8XOll5vk
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Rural Americans who rely on Head Start worry about its future: ‘Without free childcare I couldn’t work’
Many voters who voted Trump into the White House fear that the free childcare program could face a slow death…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/28/rural-americans-head-start-childcare
Children left short of clean water and sleep amid ‘prolonged’ detention by Ice, watchdog groups allege
Children, including the very young, have been spending weeks or months in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) detention facility in a remote part of Texas where outside monitors have heard accounts of shortages of clean drinking water, chronic sleep deprivation and kids struggling for hygiene supplies and prompt medical attention, as revealed in a stark new court filing...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/28/ice-detention-texas-children
Mormon church shooting suspect had Trump sign outside home, records show | Michigan | The Guardian
Meanwhile, a family photo posted on Facebook shows Sanford posing alongside his wife and 10-year-old son wearing a Re-elect Trump 2020 T-shirt. The shirt from when the first of Trump's two presidencies ended in defeat to Joe Biden carries the logo "Make Liberals Cry Again"...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/29/mormon-church-shooting-trump-sign
Musk calls Anti-Defamation League ‘hate group’ for documenting Christian extremism | Elon Musk | The Guardian
The ADL's page on Kirk's organization states: "TPUSA's leadership and activists have made multiple racist or bigoted comments and have been linked to a variety of extremists", citing numerous incidents such as a TPUSA chapter head posting a joke about the murder of three Black students at their university; another chapter president caught on video yelling "white power"; and the organization inviting a prominent white nationalist to speak at Iowa State University…
Trump’s Energy Policies Are Laughable. This Samuel L. Jackson Ad Proves It. – Mother Jones
Swedish energy giant's spot pokes fun at the administration, even as Trump targets late-night comedians.
Oregon sues Trump administration over order to deploy troops in Portland - The Washington Post
The defense secretary issued a memo saying 200 members of the Oregon National Guard would be activated, an action state leaders say is unlawful...
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/09/28/trump-portland-national-guard/
In D.C., Catholic leaders hold procession and Mass in support of migrants - The Washington Post
The archbishop said border security is every nation's right, and the deportation of undocumented immigrants convicted of serious crimes is "a legitimate national goal." But that's not what is happening, he said.
"Our Catholic community in Washington has witnessed many people of deep faith, integrity and compassion who have been swept up and deported in the crackdown which has been unleashed in our nation," McElroy said. "As citizens, we must not be silent as this profound injustice is carried out in our name."…
Trump administration moves to curtail appeals by fired workers - The Washington Post
The legal arguments mark the latest effort by President Donald Trump to exert more control over independent agencies and remove protections for federal workers. The administration is now aiming to use the MSPB to assert that the presidential powers in the Constitution outrank the right to due process for workers, although the MSPB has previously said it lacks the statutory authority to consider constitutional claims.
"The Trump administration's effort to assert control over the interpretations of the MSPB is alarming because the MSPB needs some degree of independence from the executive branch to fairly adjudicate the claims brought by federal employees," said Nick Bednar, a law professor at the University of Minnesota Law School...
Is Portland ‘War-ravaged’ like Trump says? Here’s what residents say. - The Washington Post
"It's abundantly clear that Portland is very peaceful," resident Ben Johnson said as he jogged past the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility that has been the focus of protests for months but was nearly deserted Saturday morning. Johnson paused to talk to a cyclist who'd biked over to show his daughter in Montreal by text that the city was calm. She had been calling all morning, worried for his safety. The men laughed and took in the quiet street. It was the kind of day the men said called for rosé, not federal forces.
"Trump is just stoking hatred and rage," Johnson said. "Any violence coming will be instigated by federal troops."…
How a Warming Planet Has Made Home Insurance Increasingly Unaffordable – Mother Jones
The markets for property and flood insurance are already in crisis, and in some high-risk areas are broken, analysts say. Dozens of insurers in Florida, Louisiana, Texas, and California have collapsed or been declared insolvent following searing wildfires and catastrophic hurricanes. Meanwhile, prominent national insurers, including Progressive, Allstate, and State Farm, have fled high-risk states or scaled back on writing new policies…
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/09/home-insurance-premiums-flood-fire-climate-risk/
Senator Dick Durbin demands to meet with Ice amid clashes at immigration facility
The Trump administration has called the protesters "rioters", accusing them of inciting violence. On Saturday afternoon, Ice posted on X: "Rioters will not deter Ice from its law enforcement mission. All those assaulting or obstructing will be held accountable. Full stop." In another post on Sunday morning, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said 11 people were arrested outside the Ice facility – and that officials had confiscated two guns during the arrests.
In response, the Illinois governor, JB Pritzker, decried the force used by federal officials at the site. He also called on protesters and bystanders to "document what you see with your phones and cameras". "The suggestion that chemical agents like tear gas or pepper spray could be used indiscriminately against peaceful demonstrators, or even first responders, is unacceptable and not normal," Pritzker posted on X.
"By observing and recording peacefully, we can ensure that any violations of the law are brought to light and those responsible are held accountable."…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/28/dick-durbin-illinois-ice-immigration-meeting
Stephen Miller takes leading role in strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug boats
A divided three-judge panel at the US court of appeals for the fifth circuit on 2 September ruled that deportations under the Alien Enemies Act were unlawful, because the administration had not met the high burden of showing Tren de Aragua was an arm of the Maduro regime.
It remains unclear who signed off on the legal justification for the strikes...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/29/stephen-miller-venezuela-drug-boat-strike
Trump to meet with US congressional leaders in last-ditch effort to avoid shutdown
Schumer, talking to NBC's Meet the Press, said he was "hopeful we can get something real done" – but was uncertain of the mood they would find Trump in when they sat down for the 2pm ET discourse.
"If the president at this meeting is going to rant, and just yell at Democrats, and talk about all his alleged grievances, and say this, that, and the other thing, we won't get anything done," Schumer said.
"We don't want a shutdown. We hope that they sit down and have a serious negotiation with us."
According to CBS News on Sunday, meanwhile, Trump is not hopeful the meeting will lead to an agreement…
Costa said: "Inside the White House, sources are saying president Trump actually welcomes a shutdown in the sense that he believes he can wield executive power to get rid of what he calls waste, fraud and abuse."…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/28/trump-congress-leaders-government-shutdown
Harris calls Trump ‘incompetent and unhinged’ and makes call to ‘fight fire with fire’ | Kamala Harris | The Guardian
During a nearly eight-minute speech recorded by C-SPAN, Harris alluded to how the second Trump administration has cut healthcare protections as well as nutrition assistance benefiting the poor. She pointed to the administration's implementation of tariffs that preceded a reported rise in consumer prices in August. She also mentioned the administration's axing of $500m in funding for vaccines like the ones that helped end the Covid-19 pandemic, its deploying US military troops into the streets of multiple cities and other controversial actions as Trump's approval rating has plummeted on average to -9.4% as of Saturday.
"Let us be clear – we predicted all that," Harris said, echoing her 2024 campaign predictions that a second Trump presidency would be "a huge risk for America" and "dangerous"...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/29/kamala-harris-trump-black-caucus-foundation-speech
Christian demands to get cooked on prophecy, typology, the trinity, and slavery.... again. (DZ Debates)
Joe, Joe, Joe. His 2nd or 3rd appearance here and just can't accept how bad his talking points are.
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What Bayes’ Theorem Really Says About the Resurrection (feat Brian Blais/Than Christopoulos resp)
Is the "Maximal Data Case" for the resurrection of Jesus a sophisticated historical argument, or just "for the Bible tells me so" with extra steps?
When apologist Than Christopoulos accused YouTuber Paulogia of "mathematical malpractice" for his skepticism, Paulogia enlisted physicist and statistical inference expert Dr. Brian Blais to respond.
This video features Dr. Blais's detailed breakdown of the debate, where he corrects the Bayesian equations, reframes the data, and argues that the apologist's own math reveals a conclusion baked in from the start, turning a theological debate into a fascinating lesson on logic and probability.
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Monday, September 29, 2025
Far-right Facebook groups are engine of radicalisation, data investigation suggests
Network exposes hundreds of thousands of Britons to racist language, conspiracy and disinformation, Guardian research indicates…
Pastor linked to Lutheran church group also linked to neo-Confederate movement
Eidsmoe also has long-standing links to the neo-Confederate movement, which describes a variety of organizations and activists who at best offer revisionist accounts of the south's efforts to preserve slavery by seceding from the US, and at worst argue for the restoration or secession of a segregated, white supremacist Confederacy.
These connections have drawn national coverage in the past due to Eidsmoe's connections to high-profile Republican politicians including Roy Moore and Michele Bachmann...
At least four dead and eight injured after shooting at Mormon church in Michigan
Church allegedly set ablaze by gunman on weekend when shooting attacks also took place in North Carolina, Texas and New Orleans…
Perennially high rates of mass shootings in the US have prompted many to call on federal lawmakers to implement more substantial gun control. But Congress has largely been unable or unwilling to heed those pleas…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/28/mass-shootings-north-carolina-texas-new-orleans
FBI fires agents who kneeled during 2020 racial justice protest
Agents kneeled in Washington DC during protests following the murder of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis…
Trump DOJ EXPOSED in SECRET Voter Data THEFT
The Justice Department is suing six states to obtain private voter data in an effort to fuel Trump’s baseless voter fraud lies. Dina Doll reports on this latest attack on our elections and the right to vote.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVtLAHmv5Cw
Leah Greenberg, Co-Founder of Indivisible, On Mobilizing and Hope (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast)
Brad is joined by Leah Greenberg, co-founder of Indivisible, for a powerful conversation about the unprecedented scale of grassroots mobilization since the Trump administration and the importance of finding a local organizing home. They discuss historic mass protests like “Hands Off” and “No King’s Day,” which saw millions gather across thousands of towns, and explore the effectiveness of protest and advocacy when paired with strategy.
Leah introduces Indivisible’s ambitious 1 Million Rising initiative to train people in nonviolent resistance and organizing, highlighting the urgency of preparing for authoritarian tactics such as voter intimidation and election subversion. They also cover the stakes of upcoming elections, threats to voting rights, and the need for a unifying narrative that inspires hope and authentic engagement with voters.
The conversation emphasizes the power of digital organizing, including Indivisible’s new “Truth and Share” tool, while underscoring that sustained, community-based action is essential to resisting authoritarianism and securing the future of democracy.
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Leah introduces Indivisible’s ambitious 1 Million Rising initiative to train people in nonviolent resistance and organizing, highlighting the urgency of preparing for authoritarian tactics such as voter intimidation and election subversion. They also cover the stakes of upcoming elections, threats to voting rights, and the need for a unifying narrative that inspires hope and authentic engagement with voters.
The conversation emphasizes the power of digital organizing, including Indivisible’s new “Truth and Share” tool, while underscoring that sustained, community-based action is essential to resisting authoritarianism and securing the future of democracy.
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Weekly Roundup: Tylenol Trump at the UN + Political Violence (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast)
This episode of Straight White American Jesus dives into a wide range of pressing issues, from the Trump administration’s controversial advice for pregnant women to avoid Tylenol—driven in part by RFK’s influence despite a lack of scientific support—to the broader political and patriarchal implications for public health.
The hosts examine how the right manipulates media through distraction and “flooding the zone,” using high-profile events like the murder of Charlie Kirk to bury stories such as the Epstein files.
They also unpack the escalation of political violence and rhetoric, highlighting the dangerous labeling of teachers and opponents as “terrorists” by figures like JD Vance, Kash Patel, Kristi Noem, and Steve Bannon. Megan Kelly’s dismissive response to an ICE bribery scandal serves as a window into how loyalty now trumps principles, while the erosion of good faith dialogue underscores the deepening polarization tied to identity and ideology.
Yet, amid the bleak landscape, the episode also points to reasons for hope, from Ryan Walters’ resignation as Oklahoma superintendent to Disney’s challenge of Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, offering reminders that pushback and positive change are still possible.
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Who is Person 3? (Andrew McCabe and Allison Gill; Unjustified podcast)
The Department of Justice installed one of Trump's personal lawyers, Lindsay Halligan as the US Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia, and, four days later, she obtained a two-count indictment against former FBI Director Jim Comey for lying to Congress and Obstruction.
The Trump Administration continues to imperil criminal cases with extrajudicial statements as a federal judge finds multiple Department of Justice employees may have violated local rules guaranteeing Luigi Mangione’s right to fair trial.
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s chief of staff Chad Mizelle and Jim Comey's son in law Troy Edwards have both resigned their positions at DOJ.
Trump’s Justice Department shut down an investigation into the Border Czar Tom Homan for accepting a $50,000 cash bribe in exchange for government contracts.
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The Trump Administration continues to imperil criminal cases with extrajudicial statements as a federal judge finds multiple Department of Justice employees may have violated local rules guaranteeing Luigi Mangione’s right to fair trial.
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s chief of staff Chad Mizelle and Jim Comey's son in law Troy Edwards have both resigned their positions at DOJ.
Trump’s Justice Department shut down an investigation into the Border Czar Tom Homan for accepting a $50,000 cash bribe in exchange for government contracts.
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Dr. Tom Frieden and Brandy Zadrozny on RFK Jr. and the CDC (Al Franken podcast)
Trump picked RFK Jr. to take over the Department of Health and Human Services, and chaos has ensued. So far, RFK Jr. is ignoring the advice of experts and bringing along his cronies to push vaccine skepticism. It could have a devastating impact on the health of Americans for years to come.
We’re joined by Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden, who currently heads global health organization Resolve to Save Lives, and MSNBC senior enterprise reporter Brandy Zadrozny, who has covered RFK Jr. for over a decade. Together we discuss the dangers that RFK Jr. poses to Americans’ health and how the “MAHA” movement is NOT making America healthy again.
We also talk through Trump and RFK Jr.’s latest announcement declaring Tylenol a contributing factor in the rise of autism, despite numerous studies saying otherwise.
We’re joined by Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden, who currently heads global health organization Resolve to Save Lives, and MSNBC senior enterprise reporter Brandy Zadrozny, who has covered RFK Jr. for over a decade. Together we discuss the dangers that RFK Jr. poses to Americans’ health and how the “MAHA” movement is NOT making America healthy again.
We also talk through Trump and RFK Jr.’s latest announcement declaring Tylenol a contributing factor in the rise of autism, despite numerous studies saying otherwise.
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READ Dr. Frieden’s new book, “The Formula for Better Health”: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/798043/the-formula-for-better-health-by-tom-frieden-md-mph
READ Brandy Zadrozny’s work for MSNBC: https://www.msnbc.com/author/brandy-zadrozny-ncpn858391
MAGA’s Censorship Hypocrisy (Conspirituality podcast)
MAGA congressman Clay Higgins recently sent a letter to top tech executives demanding subservience when it comes to "acceptable" speech.
This comes two years after Higgins co-sponsored a bill protecting freedom of speech. Given recent capitulations to the Trump administration by tech CEOs, we shouldn't write off Higgins's aggressive push. Derek and Julian discuss.
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Portland residents scoff at Trump threat to send military: ‘This is not a war zone’
Claims of violence by US president contrast with reality of life in vibrant, peaceful Oregon city, residents say…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/27/portland-oregon-trump-national-guard
Republican legislator in South Carolina agrees to plead guilty to child sexual abuse imagery charges
RJ May is accused of trading hundreds of photos of children involved in sex acts, and faces up to 100 years in prison…
‘Men seem to make life worse’: single US women on dating
"I'm very disheartened by the shortage of quality men," she added. "Men my age are less educated, their social skills are abysmal, and now they're running into the arms of Trump and 'incel' forums."…
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/sep/27/us-women-single-dating
Trump brags of ‘massive’ oil deal in Pakistan – but drilling has not found any
Announcement of deal baffles experts and former ministers, who say there is no sign of any untapped reserves…
‘Hundreds’ of Russian missiles and drones hit Ukraine in deadly strikes as Poland scrambles jets
At least four people were killed in the overnight attacks on Kyiv and other regions as Poland takes preventive measure to secure airspace…
Donald Trump says he is deploying troops to Portland, Oregon
Apparently misled by hyperbolic reporting from conservative outlets on a single small protest, president described peaceful city as 'war ravaged'…
CATHOLIC Caller Gets DESTROYED On Basics of Physics and Philosophy | Aron Ra & Aaron Adair
Catholic caller Nick challenges the hosts to explain why he shouldn't believe in Catholicism.
What starts as a cordial conversation about the Kalam Cosmological Argument quickly escalates into contentious territory.
The hosts dismantle Nick's arguments about free will, causation, and the origin of the universe, while Nick struggles to provide concrete evidence for his beliefs.
The discussion takes a particularly heated turn when Aaron addresses the Catholic Church's systematic protection of child abusers, leading to defensive responses from Nick.
Despite repeated corrections about atheist positions on universe origins, Nick continues to misrepresent their views. The call concludes with Nick graciously conceding the hosts' debating superiority while maintaining his faith remains intact.
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Sunday, September 28, 2025
Broken Record Bad Talking Points Machine Gets His Argument Aborted
Bobby from the UK uses Christian nationalist talking points in a desperate attempt to prove his sky fairy is real.
Former priest who served under two Louisiana governors arrested for allegedly raping disabled child
He is among at least five men who have worked as Catholic clergymen in New Orleans to have been arrested in connection with allegations of child sexual abuse after the city's archdiocese filed for federal bankruptcy protection in 2020. The church's bankruptcy filing was meant to limit its financial liability with respect to hundreds of claims of clergy abuse, mostly victimizing children, over the course of decades...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/26/louisiana-former-priest-arrested-rape-allegation
CDC warns Chagas disease is now endemic in US
The CDC is warning that a dangerous parasitic illness is becoming a bigger threat in the United States. In a recent report, the agency stated that Chagas disease should be reclassified as endemic in the United States, indicating that it has a persistent presence in the country.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpAC-46p0kg
‘Hell on earth’: immigrants held in new California detention facility beg for help
Six people at a remote Ice facility in California City describe medical problems and filthy conditions, which operator CoreCivic denies…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/27/immigrants-california-detention-facility
Car wash owner sues for $50m after being slammed and detained in Ice raid
Rafie Ollah Shouhed, 79, a US citizen, was held for 12 hours after sustaining broken ribs and a traumatic brain injury…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/26/los-angeles-car-wash-owner-ice-raid-lawsuit
Pastors Speak Truth on Charlie Kirk | Why I Fear for Them Now
In this video, we highlight powerful sermons from Christian pastors who spoke out after Charlie Kirk’s death. They refused to stay silent about his racist, divisive, and hateful rhetoric — even as flags were lowered to honor him.
There are very few pastors left in America who still preach the truth about racism, misogyny, and white nationalism in the church. These voices deserve to be heard — and they deserve our prayers, because speaking truth to power has consequences.
With Attorney General Pam Bondi and Trump allies vowing to punish anyone who criticizes Kirk, I fear these pastors may be the next targets. If celebrities like Jimmy Kimmel can be silenced, what happens to pastors telling the truth from the pulpit?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waiHpOUOWzE
US refuses to back UN declaration on noncommunicable diseases | United Nations | The Guardian
Addressing the assembly, Kennedy said: "We cannot accept language that pushes destructive gender ideology. Neither can we accept claims of a constitutional or international right to abortion. [The declaration] exceeds the UN's proper role while ignoring the most pressing health issues, and that's why the United States will reject it."
There is no mention of reproductive rights or gender in the declaration except in reference to specific challenges facing women.
Despite the US's stance, the declaration is expected to be agreed on in the coming weeks. Katie Dain, the chief executive of the NCD Alliance, an NGO, said: "The unity we saw today proves that most governments are ready to take the baton on NCDs."…
Autism expert responds to Trump acetaminophen and vaccines claim : NPR
President Trump and his administration claim there could be a link between autism and acetaminophen and vaccines. We asked a researcher who has studied autism for decades for her thoughts...
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/23/nx-s1-5550182/trump-vaccines-tylenol-autism-acetaminophen
Republican Arizona lawmaker makes post calling for execution of Democratic congresswoman | US politics | The Guardian
John Gillette on X called for 'people like' Pramila Jayapal to be 'hanged' in response to her video on anti-Trump protests…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/26/john-gillette-pramila-jayapal-execution-post
Trump fires US attorney who told border agents to follow law on immigration raids
Donald Trump fired a top federal prosecutor in Sacramento just hours after she warned immigration agents they could not indiscriminately detain people in her district, according to documents reviewed by the New York Times...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/26/trump-fires-prosecutor-sacramento
House Democrats call for investigation into release of Mikie Sherrill’s military records - POLITICO
The calls follow reports that the National Archives released improperly redacted files belonging to the New Jersey gubernatorial candidate…
Inventing Saint Charlie (Conspirirtuality podcast #276)
Charlie Kirk became the latest victim of gun violence in America on September 10. And he wasn't the only person shot on a school campus that day, nor was he the only political figure killed this year.
Unlike Melissa Hortman and her husband, the motivation for Kirk’s murder remains unclear. That hasn’t stopped right-wing pundits and politicians from framing it as typical extremist left-wing violence.
In between calls for civil war and censorship, the ramping up of police-state authoritarianism, and painting of the slain Christian Nationalist activist as a noble martyr, anti-racist icon Ta-Nehisi Coates called out the strange reflex from some left-of-center figures (like Ezra Klein) to participate in whitewashing Kirk's hateful politics. Today we discuss what happened and what it might mean.
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Unlike Melissa Hortman and her husband, the motivation for Kirk’s murder remains unclear. That hasn’t stopped right-wing pundits and politicians from framing it as typical extremist left-wing violence.
In between calls for civil war and censorship, the ramping up of police-state authoritarianism, and painting of the slain Christian Nationalist activist as a noble martyr, anti-racist icon Ta-Nehisi Coates called out the strange reflex from some left-of-center figures (like Ezra Klein) to participate in whitewashing Kirk's hateful politics. Today we discuss what happened and what it might mean.
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Inside Charlie Kirk’s Memorial: A Deep Dive into Christian Nationalism and Political Polarization (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast)
In this episode, we explore the recent memorial service for Charlie Kirk, which turned into a significant event for Christian nationalists.
We delve into the themes of American identity fused with Christian practice, the hagiographic portrayal of Charlie Kirk, and the reaction of various political and religious figures. From the involvement of Trump and his administration to the divisive rhetoric of speakers like Stephen Miller and Tucker Carlson, this episode highlights the ongoing struggle between different visions of American Christianity and nationalism. We also touch upon the contrasting views on forgiveness vs. hatred within the MAGA movement and the broader implications for the nation.
00:00 Introduction to Charlie Kirk’s Memorial
00:44 Defining Christian Nationalism
01:25 Hagiography of Charlie Kirk
05:09 The Saint of MAGA Nation
08:26 Forgiveness and Vengeance
16:46 Christian Nationalism vs. Big Evangelicalism
23:13 Stephen Miller’s Speech and Its Implications
28:42 Tucker Carlson’s Controversial Remarks
39:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Sisters of Charity nuns criticize Cardinal Dolan's comments likening Charlie Kirk to a saint
"What Cardinal Dolan may not have known is that many of Mr. Kirk's words were marked by racist, homophobic, transphobic, and anti-immigrant rhetoric, by violent pro-gun advocacy, and by the promotion of Christian nationalism," the sisters wrote in their statement. "These prejudicial words do not reflect the qualities of a saint. To compare Mr. Kirk to St. Paul risks confusing the true witness of the Gospel and giving undue sanction to words and actions that hurt the very people Jesus calls us to love."…
“Social Justice Is Justice, Pt. 3” (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast) It’s in the Code ep 163
In this final episode exploring Allie Beth Stuckey’s critique of “toxic empathy,” Dan takes on her argument that calls for “social justice” are not only un-Christian, but “evil.”
On what basis does she make this claim? And how does she defend this view as “biblical?” How does she deal with the dozens and dozens of biblical passages that call for social justice? And what does the answer to this question tell us about how she understands racial identity?
Listen to this week’s episode to find out!
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Creationism on Trial (Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor, Freethought Radio podcast)
After covering state/church news, we report on the “war-mongering” Christian nationalist rhetoric at Charlie Kirk’s memorial.
Then, we hear distinguished attorney Richard Katskee speaking at the Scopes Trial Centennial conference about his role in the 2005 lawsuit in Dover, Pa., defending the teaching of evolution in the public schools.
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Marked Safe from the Rapture (Again) (Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke, The Friendly Atheist podcast #602)
— The Rapture didn’t happen (again). Why do some people keep falling for it? (1:20)
— Jesus Jerseys spark uproar in Virginia youth soccer league. (29:16)
— Hawai’i Supreme Court defends secularism in blistering rebuke of John Roberts’ SCOTUS (49:35)
— Texas school districts defy court, face new lawsuit over Ten Commandments posters. (1:10:00)
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— Jesus Jerseys spark uproar in Virginia youth soccer league. (29:16)
— Hawai’i Supreme Court defends secularism in blistering rebuke of John Roberts’ SCOTUS (49:35)
— Texas school districts defy court, face new lawsuit over Ten Commandments posters. (1:10:00)
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