Ep. 522 - Preacher Says MLK Was Not a Christian

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

— Texas State Rep. Matt Schaefer: Every elected official in America is required "to worship God." (0:40)

— Preacher John MacArthur faces backlash after saying Martin Luther King, Jr. was "not a Christian at all." (7:52)

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— Researchers say Christian leaders will embezzle an estimated $86 billion in 2024. (21:27)

— "God & Country" highlights the growing threat of Christian Nationalism. (32:32)

— Indian state criminalizes "magical healing" in move widely seen as anti-Christian. (52:47)

— Wyoming Supreme Court dismisses atheist's $24M lawsuit over religious invocations. (1:06:29)

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