In an audacious display of constitutional contortionism, Louisiana House Speaker Mike Johnson practically performs legislative gymnastics, insisting that 'separation of church and state' is a grossly misunderstood principle. Newsflash, Mike: twisting the First Amendment into a balloon animal won't make your theocratic dreams come true. We unpack the real deal behind the establishment clause and why turning classrooms into Sunday schools is a no-go for anyone who can spell 'democracy.'
Don't miss our take on the holy hot potato of religious beliefs in politics, where we wade through the murky waters of scripture-infused legislation. It's a world where outdated gender roles and endorsements of slavery are suddenly back on the menu, and religious extremism is the unwanted seasoning on top. Personal freedoms and safety are on the line, and we're calling out this biblical blunderfest for what it is: a threat to modern governance and the inclusive society we're striving for.
But wait, there's more! The episode hits a fever pitch as we confront the bone-chilling specter of Christian nationalism and its mascot, Marjorie Taylor Greene. Watch us dissect this Frankenstein's monster of ideology that's stomping on democratic ideals both at home and abroad. We're talking about a worldview so skewed it could give a compass a nervous breakdown.
- In 2019, Johnson expressed outrage at a House committee hearing
- Christian-nation idea fuels US conservative causes, but historians say it misreads founders' intent:
- God & Country: A major new documentary examines the rise, power — and threat — of Christian Nationalism
- God & Country (movie) website (find locations to see it here):
https://godandcountrythemovie.com/
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[00:00:00] Hey everyone, husband here.
[00:00:05] And I'm wife.
[00:00:06] If you've been listening to us, then you know we're all about reading the Bible and
[00:00:10] reacting to it on our first read-through.
[00:00:12] Cuss words, crying, laughing, and more.
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[00:00:17] text and simply stating it as we see it.
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[00:00:24] There are two ways you can donate. we're reading the Bible for the very first time. We grew up without religion and wanted to know what all the fuss was about. Well, what have we learned so far? That God is a dick and apparently some people believe in talking donkeys? We're not trying to pass ourselves off as experts. Nope, we're just reading the Bible for the first time and giving our first take reaction. If you'd like to join us in this venture, you might consider starting in episode 1.
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[00:01:44] Alright, let's go read the Bible.
[00:01:46] Yeah, let's get into this. Okie dokie.
[00:04:21] All right, so today we are talking about separation is they did not want the government to encroach upon the church, not that they didn't want principles of faith to have influence on our public life. It's exactly the opposite. That's not true, though. We've actually solidified this. There was... So, I know in the Treaty of Tripoli, which was a... I forget exactly which war, but it was something... We actually spelled this out quite detail...
[00:04:24] in a lot of detail.
[00:04:25] So what we stand for is a country.
[00:04:27] Yeah, but that's, that's what religious freedom actually means.
[00:05:40] But religion only means Christianity.
[00:05:42] No.
[00:05:43] Absolutely wrong.
[00:05:44] Are you sure?
[00:05:45] I think Mike Johnson would tell you otherwise.
[00:05:48] Mike Johnson is full of shit.
