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Religious Extremism and a Dangerous Shift #704

Jun 17, 20251 hr 5 minEp. 704
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Episode description

A shooting at a Salt Lake City protest. Two state legislators are shot in Minnesota. As political violence grabs headlines across the country, Frank and Dan reflect on a disturbing new reality—and explore the religious rhetoric fueling it.

Also in this episode:

  • Iran expands its ban on dog walking
  • Arkansas and Illinois fight to post the Ten Commandments
  • Southern Baptists target gay marriage
  • A far-right Christian gets a top U.S. religious freedom post
  • Faith-healing parents sentenced after their newborn’s death
  • Pope Leo gets worried about AI… and Dan lets ChatGPT suggest how to fix Catholicism

Plus, a listener email about Mormonism and modern revelation, and a final segment reflecting on how close we may be to a breaking point—and why peaceful protest still matters.

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