Christian nationalists like Hawley and Cruz are embedded in US government

It is a long-term strategy articulated decades ago by a leader in the Christian Reconstructionist movement, Gary North. He argued that Christians must use the doctrine of religious liberty to advance their agenda, hoping to raise up children "who know that there is no religious neutrality, no neutral law, no neutral education, and no neutral civil government. Then they will get busy in constructing a Bible-based social, political and religious order which finally denies the religious liberty of the enemies of God." The Christian right has embraced this approach in multiple court cases and bills, distorting the very meaning of religious freedom...

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/01/31/christian-nationalism-josh-hawley-ted-cruz-capitol-attack-column/4292193001/

US set for flurry of ‘Christian nationalist’ bills advanced by religious right | Christianity | The Guardian

Legislation that would erode LGBTQ and reproductive rights expected to be introduced in states across America, experts warn...

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jan/15/christian-nationalist-religious-right-legislation-bills

Project Blitz by Any Other Name | Political Research Associates

Strategy Call Reveals a Shift to Stealth Mode Amid Escalating Rhetoric ....
https://www.politicalresearch.org/2019/11/07/project-blitz-any-other-name

The Founding Myth (w/guest Andrew Seidel) (Opening Arguments podcast OA278)

Today’s episode features a long-form interview with one of our favorite recurring guests, Andrew Seidel of the Freedom From Religion Foundation. He’s on to discuss his just-released book, The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism is Un-American.

Because Andrew, Andrew, and Thomas could easily talk for a full hour (and then some)… why, that’s exactly what they do. We hold Andrew Seidel’s feet to the fire on the threat that Christian Nationalism poses to the U.S. judicial system, including an in-depth discussion of the future of the Establishment Clause. And if you haven’t heard of “Project Blitz,” you will after this interview. You don’t want to miss it!

After all that, it’s time for the answer to Thomas (& Andrew) Take the Bar Exam Question #125 on the admissibility of prior bad acts evidence. Can the prosecutor introduce evidence of the “Ol’ Switcheroo” on cross-examination? Listen and find out!
Interview:
https://openargs.com/oa278-the-founding-myth-w-guest-andrew-seidel/

The Art of Thinking Freely (Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor, Freethought Radio podcast)

Good news: Michigan's newly-elected Attorney General Dana Nessel removed the state from three amicus briefs opposing FFRF lawsuits. After we analyze the National Prayer Breakfast and the Christian-nationalist "Project Blitz" strategy to inject religion into state governments, we hear Susan Hofer sing Dan Barker's love ballad “It's Only Natural" in honor of Darwin's birthday on February 12. Then we talk with professor Andrew S. Curran, author of the new book Diderot and the Art of Thinking Freely about the 18th-century's most famous atheist, the French encyclopedist Denis Diderot.
Interview:
http://ffrf.libsyn.com/the-art-of-thinking-freely

‘In God We Trust’ - the bills Christian nationalists hope will ‘protect religious freedom’

Christian hardliners on the religious right have introduced new bills to impose their values in at least six American states in the opening days of 2019....
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jan/14/christian-nationalists-bills-religious-freedom-project-blitz

The 500 Invisible Catholic Priests from Illinois (Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke, The Friendly Atheist #249)

In our latest podcast, Jessica and I discussed the past week in politics and atheism. We talked about: 
— The Catholic Church in IL didn’t disclose allegations against more than 500 priests. (1:42)
— The Christian Right’s Project Blitz is getting bigger in 2019. (10:58)
— After a teenager died of suicide, a Catholic priest condemned his actions during the funeral. (25:16)
 — An Illinois school modified its graduation speech policy in order to permit Christian preaching. (34:53)
 — There’s a new album designed for Christians to play when they’re making love. (41:27)
— Trust in clergy is at an all-time low. (44:52)
— A Miami church just got hit with a $7 million tax bill. (49:10)
 — What podcasts would you recommend to a listener? (54:06)
https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2018/12/22/podcast-ep-249-the-500-invisible-catholic-priests-from-illinois/

Project Blitz (Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor, Freethought Radio)

For our summer solstice show, FFRF attorney Sam Grover announces two state/church victories in Texas. FFRF's Director of Strategic Response Andrew Seidel reveals the connection between the White House bible study and Attorney General Jeff Sessions' claim that President Trump's inhumane immigration policy is based on the bible. Then we are joined by FFRF Director of Communications Amit Pal to talk with author and researcher Frederick Clarkson of Political Research Associates about his recent revelation of "Project Blitz," a nationwide scheme to introduce Christian nationalist legislation into state laws.
Interview:
http://ffrf.libsyn.com/project-blitz

Project Blitz: The legislative assault by Christian nationalists to reshape America | World news | The Guardian

Since Donald Trump became president, rightwing groups are helping flood state legislatures with bills that promote hardline Christian conservative views....

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jun/04/project-blitz-the-legislative-assault-by-christian-nationalists-to-reshape-america

A Christian Nationalist Blitz - The New York Times - Opinion

America’s Christian nationalists have a new plan for advancing their legislative goals in state capitols across the country. Its stated aim is to promote “religious freedom.” Not shy, they call it “Project Blitz.”....

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/26/opinion/project-blitz-christian-nationalists.html