Ep. 499 - Project 2025, a Christian Nationalist Fantasy

Please support the show at https://www.patreon.com/friendlyatheistpodcast. Donors now get access to a new BONUS episode. Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — We’re having a 500th episode party in Aurora, Illinois on Saturday, October 7. Details are here!  — “Project 2025” is a Christian Nationalist fever dream that would destroy American democracy. (1:39) — "Savior Complex" explores the dark side of an infamous Christian missionary in Uganda. (19:37) — A new federal report says Liberty University isn’t keeping its students safe. (37:50) — North Dakota GOP lawmaker Brandon Prichard went on a theocratic, homophobic tirade. (49:15) — With more abuse lawsuits on the horizon, the Archdiocese of Baltimore has declared bankruptcy. (1:01:59) — SPONSOR: ButcherBox is offering our listeners turkey FREE in your first box plus $20 off your first order. Sign up at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code FRIENDLY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices