Ted & Rebekah Lowe are an interfaith couple (Jewish and Christian) with kids in Texas public schools. They believe the government should have no say in the religious upbringing of their children. That’s why the Lowes and other Texas families are in court challenging the Ten Commandments in public schools. Listen to and share their story.
Texas politicians are trying to force their preferred religion on public school students by mandating the display of a state-selected, Protestant version of the Ten Commandments in every classroom. A federal appeals court allowed it, downplaying the display as “a poster on a classroom wall.” But the Ten Commandments is a religious document that is sacred for some — and forcing it on every Texas public school student violates the First Amendment.
Families — not politicians or the government — should get to decide what role religion plays in their children’s lives. The Lowes and other families are taking this case as far as needed to make sure religious freedom is protected.
Share their story and learn more at au.org/TenC/
Interview:
Showing posts with label freedom of religion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label freedom of religion. Show all posts
Friday, September 11, 2026
Sunday, September 6, 2026
RESIST: 4 Ways to Defend Democracy (with Andrew Seidel) (Seth Andrews; The Thinking Atheist podcast on YouTube)
Constitutional attorney Andrew Seidel told a Sarnia, Ontario audience that things in the U.S. are dire, but there are things that all of us can do to resist.
Interview:
TX Rabbi and his Family Fight 10 Commandments in Public Schools (Americans United for the Separation of Church and State on YouTube)
Public schools are for education, not religious indoctrination. Classrooms are for teaching, not preaching. That’s why families are in court challenging a Texas law that requires all public schools to display a government-selected version of the Ten Commandments in every classroom.
The Fixler family understands that every student has the right to an inclusive education, free from government-imposed religion, and they’re speaking out to protect separation of church and state.
Share their story and learn more at au.org/TenC/
Allies in this Fight:
— AU: au.org/
— ACLU: aclu.org/
— ACLU-Louisiana: laaclu.org/
— ACLU-Texas: aclutx.org/
— FFRF: ffrf.org/
The Fixler family understands that every student has the right to an inclusive education, free from government-imposed religion, and they’re speaking out to protect separation of church and state.
Share their story and learn more at au.org/TenC/
Allies in this Fight:
— AU: au.org/
— ACLU: aclu.org/
— ACLU-Louisiana: laaclu.org/
— ACLU-Texas: aclutx.org/
— FFRF: ffrf.org/
Interview:
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Weekly Update of Politics/Religion/Atheism: Christian Preachers on Airplanes! (VIDEO Podcast Ep. 646) (Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke, The Friendly Atheist podcast #646)
This is a weekly podcast for those who want to WATCH it via YouTube to discuss stories from the past week involving religion and politics.
0:00 Intro
1:20 Nearly half of Gen Z says Trump makes them less likely to attend church.
15:45 Christian preachers are turning airplanes into unwanted worship services.
22:51 Kim Davis still owes $565,000. A new lawsuit says she hid her inheritance to avoid paying it.
30:30 A Trump judge redefined "diversity" to excuse an almost entirely Christian "religious liberty" panel.
40:45 The Justice Dept's new “religious liberty” memo gives Christians more power to discriminate.
50:53 In 2026, atheists make up only 0.066% of the federal prison population.
57:45 New survey suggests Australia's Census may dramatically undercount the non-religious.
0:00 Intro
1:20 Nearly half of Gen Z says Trump makes them less likely to attend church.
15:45 Christian preachers are turning airplanes into unwanted worship services.
22:51 Kim Davis still owes $565,000. A new lawsuit says she hid her inheritance to avoid paying it.
30:30 A Trump judge redefined "diversity" to excuse an almost entirely Christian "religious liberty" panel.
40:45 The Justice Dept's new “religious liberty” memo gives Christians more power to discriminate.
50:53 In 2026, atheists make up only 0.066% of the federal prison population.
57:45 New survey suggests Australia's Census may dramatically undercount the non-religious.
Interview:
- With Jessica: https://youtu.be/9vucQNRyDZo?si=1hNW958keNQD9fI1
- Without Jessica: https://www.youtube.com/live/7zvVAdtjFBM?si=XkwsTXr14NNTWxKf
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
John James, Republican running for governor, relates Dearborn religious procession to extremism
“Mr. James is literally labeling the First Amendment, constitutionally protected right of freedom of assembly, as somehow un-American and attached to extremism,” CAIR Michigan’s executive director Dawud Walid told Michigan Public. “We find this to be highly problematic especially from an individual who is a veteran defending the rights of Americans.”…
“The irony of it is that the same people that [James] criticized in Dearborn as extremists have family members displaced or killed” in Iraq due to the war, he said…
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Monday, February 2, 2026
Fascism in Action (Andrew McCabe and Allison Gill; Unjustified podcast)
The FBI executed a search warrant on the Fulton County Georgia Election Offices with Director of National Intelligence Tusli Gabbard in tow.
Four journalists including Don Lemon were arrested by the Justice Department and charged with conspiracy against rights and threat of force to impede religious freedom.
The US Attorney’s office in Minneapolis is in crisis over concerns that they were being asked to execute orders that went against the department’s mission and best practices.
AG: and members of the Pulitzer Prize Board have sued Donald Trump for documents and communications surrounding the Mueller investigation that are still being kept secret.
Plus listener questions…
Four journalists including Don Lemon were arrested by the Justice Department and charged with conspiracy against rights and threat of force to impede religious freedom.
The US Attorney’s office in Minneapolis is in crisis over concerns that they were being asked to execute orders that went against the department’s mission and best practices.
AG: and members of the Pulitzer Prize Board have sued Donald Trump for documents and communications surrounding the Mueller investigation that are still being kept secret.
Plus listener questions…
Interview:
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Friday, July 11, 2025
Money, Lies, and God: An Interview with Katherine Stewart (Warren Throckmorton; Telling Jefferson Lies: Debunking the Myth that America was Founded as a Christian Nation)
Today Warren features an interview with Katherine Stewart, the author of the New York Time bestseller Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy. The segment is timely in that we discuss income disparities accentuated by the passage of the recent Trump budget. The dominance of Christian nationalism in the current administration isn't helping many of the foot soldiers who helped bring Trump to power.
Katherine discusses her new book and much more. Here is a sampling of topics:
Katherine discusses her new book and much more. Here is a sampling of topics:
- The uneasy coalitions in Christian nationalism and MAGA world
- The lifeblood of Christian nationalism: bad history
- Religious liberty means the freedom to do what Christian nationalists want to do
- Religion is a tool of autocratic leaders
- The threat of the New Right to American governance
- Power is what unites the religion of the New Right
- David Barton (Where's Waldo) is still active
- The rank and file are ultimately victims of the theology of power
Thursday, July 3, 2025
The Fears of Christian Nationalism: Interview with Andrew Whitehead (Warren Throckmorton; Telling Jefferson Lies -- debunking the myth that America was founded as a Christian nation podcast)
Why are Christian nationalists angry about the New York City Democratic mayoral primary victory of Zohran Mamdani? They surely are. Many are blaming "unchecked" immigration for his win. White Christians nationalist fear they are being replaced by too many non-Christians and too many black and brown people. In light of this event and the overall attacks on immigrants taking place in Trump's America, have I got a segment for you. We also hear from a founding father on why Muslims should not be discriminated against.
In contrast to prior episodes, this one features one guest: Sociologist Andrew Whitehead. Andrew is associate professor of sociology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, where he codirects the Association of Religion Data Archives at the Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture. He is also the author of American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church (2023) and co-author with Samuel Perry of Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States (2020).
The focus of the episode is what Christian nationalists fear, which is almost everything. Andrew does a wonderful job of breaking down what Christian nationalists fear and how fear is related to Christian nationalism. We also discussed why the Christian aspect of Christian nationalism isn't enough for Christian nationalists. It is good and proper to discuss the deficits in Christian nationalist history, but it is also important to understand the psychology behind the Christians who seek comfort in nationalism.
This isn't all about psychology; there is some history too. We hear from James Iredell, an early Supreme Court justice who has a good word for us today.
Interview:
In contrast to prior episodes, this one features one guest: Sociologist Andrew Whitehead. Andrew is associate professor of sociology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, where he codirects the Association of Religion Data Archives at the Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture. He is also the author of American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church (2023) and co-author with Samuel Perry of Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States (2020).
The focus of the episode is what Christian nationalists fear, which is almost everything. Andrew does a wonderful job of breaking down what Christian nationalists fear and how fear is related to Christian nationalism. We also discussed why the Christian aspect of Christian nationalism isn't enough for Christian nationalists. It is good and proper to discuss the deficits in Christian nationalist history, but it is also important to understand the psychology behind the Christians who seek comfort in nationalism.
This isn't all about psychology; there is some history too. We hear from James Iredell, an early Supreme Court justice who has a good word for us today.
Interview:
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
That’s Not Fair and That’s Not American (Warren Throckmorton; Telling Jefferson Lies)
Recently, David Barton and Matt Krause testified in front of the Texas House of Representatives Public Education committee. Barton and Krause both said some historically questionable things to support the placement of the Ten Commandments in every Texas classroom. A premise of this podcast is that it takes faulty history to pursue Christian nationalist goals, one of which is to erode separation of church and state.
Texas Representatives John Bryant and James Talarico scrutinized Barton's and Kruse's arguments and determined that placing a Christian version of the Ten Commandments in every Texas classroom was unfair and un-American.
The episode begins with a passionate appeal by Bryant and Talarico for fairness and ends with an analysis of faulty history which is being used to oppose fairness.
Music provided by Earl's Taco Shack (Gulf of Mexico Blues, Nebula); Jeremiah Lawson (Sonata for Guitar in A minor), and Jonus Fair (The Rest is History).
Interview:
Texas Representatives John Bryant and James Talarico scrutinized Barton's and Kruse's arguments and determined that placing a Christian version of the Ten Commandments in every Texas classroom was unfair and un-American.
The episode begins with a passionate appeal by Bryant and Talarico for fairness and ends with an analysis of faulty history which is being used to oppose fairness.
Music provided by Earl's Taco Shack (Gulf of Mexico Blues, Nebula); Jeremiah Lawson (Sonata for Guitar in A minor), and Jonus Fair (The Rest is History).
Interview:
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Messing with Texas’ 10 Commandments (Andrew Seidel; One Nation, Indivisible podcast Episode #015)
Is America a secular nation—or a Christian theocracy in disguise?
In this episode of One Nation Indivisible, Andrew breaks down the escalating attacks on church-state separation. He takes aim at a new Texas law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in public school classrooms, unpacking both the biblical contradictions and constitutional violations baked into the bill.
Andrew also examines Donald Trump’s public feud with Leonard Leo over judicial loyalty and calls out Speaker Mike Johnson’s misleading claims about America’s so-called “Judeo-Christian” roots. With clarity and urgency, Andrew argues that preserving real religious freedom means rejecting government-imposed religion—no matter how popular the narrative.
There are three blocks to the show:
In this episode of One Nation Indivisible, Andrew breaks down the escalating attacks on church-state separation. He takes aim at a new Texas law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in public school classrooms, unpacking both the biblical contradictions and constitutional violations baked into the bill.
Andrew also examines Donald Trump’s public feud with Leonard Leo over judicial loyalty and calls out Speaker Mike Johnson’s misleading claims about America’s so-called “Judeo-Christian” roots. With clarity and urgency, Andrew argues that preserving real religious freedom means rejecting government-imposed religion—no matter how popular the narrative.
There are three blocks to the show:
- TX 10 Commandments
- Trump fights Leo
- Johnson's Judeo-Christian Principles
Interview:
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Suspending Habeas Corpus = Authoritarianism + SCOTUS gets one right (kind of) (Andrew Seidel; One Nation, Indivisible podcast, Episode #014)
What happens when political leaders suggest suspending habeas corpus—the centuries-old legal safeguard that protects us from unlawful imprisonment? Andrew breaks down the ancient origins and critical importance of this bedrock of liberty, revealing how attacks on it are more than rhetoric—they’re warning signs of authoritarianism.
He also unpacks a major update in the fight for church-state separation: the Oklahoma Catholic Charter School case. The Supreme Court has issued a temporary win for public education and religious freedom—but the battle isn’t over yet.
Finally, Andrew issues a powerful call to action. Now is not the time to be silent. Learn how you can help defend democracy by standing up for civil liberties and showing up at rallies nationwide.
He also unpacks a major update in the fight for church-state separation: the Oklahoma Catholic Charter School case. The Supreme Court has issued a temporary win for public education and religious freedom—but the battle isn’t over yet.
Finally, Andrew issues a powerful call to action. Now is not the time to be silent. Learn how you can help defend democracy by standing up for civil liberties and showing up at rallies nationwide.
- Kristi Noem https://youtu.be/qPK41OPq6VY?feature=shared
- Re Crane and Noem https://www.borderreport.com/video/noem-says-conditions-could-back-suspension-of-habeas-corpus/10716530/
- Stephen Miller clip: https://youtu.be/evIsu20wFLI?feature=shared
Friday, May 23, 2025
Monday, April 28, 2025
Weekly Roundup: The Pope, JD Vance, and Anti-Christian Bias (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast)
Brad and Dan talk about the controversial legacy of Pope Francis following his recent death, discussing his mixed reception among both conservatives and progressives. They highlight recent initiatives, including President Trump’s anti-Christian bias task force led by figures such as Pam Bondi and Pete Hegseth.
The discussion touches on the differences between genuine religious freedom and Christian supremacy, as well as the potential uses of the task force for political propaganda.
Brad and Dan also cover recent legal losses for Trump, including issues with China trade tariffs, university disputes, and challenges in Ukraine. They conclude with updates on ongoing protests and legal actions, emphasizing growing pushback against the administration.
Interview:
The discussion touches on the differences between genuine religious freedom and Christian supremacy, as well as the potential uses of the task force for political propaganda.
Brad and Dan also cover recent legal losses for Trump, including issues with China trade tariffs, university disputes, and challenges in Ukraine. They conclude with updates on ongoing protests and legal actions, emphasizing growing pushback against the administration.
Interview:
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Monday, October 21, 2024
During the American Revolution, Brits weren’t just facing off against white Protestant Christians − US patriots are diverse and have been since Day 1 (The Conversation)
Calls for a Christian nation are historically false. They are not a reversion to something old; they are something new. Religious diversity in America, and the freedom of different religions to be full Americans? That’s old. As old as the Revolution.
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