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Today on the show we discuss the complex issue of the Israel & Palestine conflict, and how the endless wave of end times prophecy works for the privileged among us and harms LGBTQ people in our world. By reflecting on the complexities of this conflict in the middle east we can see how binaries of religious thought can be harmful to all.

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Rohr, Richard. The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe. Convergent Books, 2019, p20. Dennett, Daniel C. Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon. Viking Penguin, 2006, p337. Powell, Mark. Introducing the New Testament. Baker Academic, 2009, p398. “The Rapture is not coming.” Data Over Dogma, hosted, Apple, Apple Podcasts, Aug 12, 2024. Israel Palestine 101, Bro History, Podbay, episode , May 23, 2021. Collis, Simon. “Diplomacy and War in the Middle East.” CWD Lancaster Podcast, Spotify, Jan 22, 2021. 

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Today on the podcast we have special coverage of the "Christians for Kamala" online gathering. We hear from speaks like Host John Fulelsary, Rev Karla, Senator Cory Booker and more. Joanna give input throughout the event as we hear from influential religious and spiritual voices who support Kamala Harris. 

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Today on the podcast we discuss the potential of Kamala Harris's vice presidential running mate Tim Walz.  we discuss his potential of bridging the gap between LGBTQ+ people and evangelical christians. 

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Rachel Maddow, Rachel Maddow Show Special Coverage of the debut of Tim Walz, New York, NY, MSNBC, Aug 6, 2024. Newshour, BBC News World Service, London, UK, British Broadcasting Corporation, 2024, Aug 6, 2024. Anderson Cooper, Anderson Cooper 360: Harris & Walz Speak at Detroit Rally, Atlanta, GA, CNN, July 30 & August 7, 2024. Pod Save America, Tim Walz Keeps the Good Vibes Going, Crooked Media Inc, 2024, Aug 7, 2024. The Daily Show: Ears Edition, Harris-Walz Campaign Holds First Rally, New York, NY, Comedy Central, 2024, August 8, 2024. Gay Student Says Coach Tim Walz Protected Him from Homophobic Bullies.” LGBTQ Nation, 2024. Valentina Gomez Loses Primary.” The Advocate, 2024. Tim Walz and the Tampon Law in Minnesota.” NPR, 7 Aug. 2024. White Dudes and the Harris-Walz Dynamic.” The Washington Post, 9 Aug. 2024. Eric Foner, Give Me Liberty, New York, NY, WW Norton and Company, 2017, pg, 728. 

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In this week's episode we dive into the complex story of Imane Khelif, an intersex athlete whose journey in the Olympics has sparked a significant conversation about identity and inclusivity. We discuss how Christianity has failed at checking facts and believing in flawed sources. We also discuss the demise of the Heritage Foundation and talk about the positive impacts of defeating Christian Nationalism can have on society. 

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Badash, David. “What Project 2025 Shutting Down 'Policy' Operations Actually Means: Expert.” The New Civil Rights Movement, 31 July 2024. “Heritage Foundation - Bias and Credibility.” Media Bias/Fact Check, 9 July 2024. Ryssdal, Kai, and Molly Ball. “From Reagan to Trump: How the Heritage Foundation Has Influenced Policy.” Marketplace, 3 May 2017. “Project 2025: Unveiling the Far Right's Plan to Demolish Immigration in a Second Trump Term.” Niskanen Center, 2024. Elliott, Philip. “Heritage Foundation Stepping Down from Project 2025.” Politico, 30 July 2024. "Paul Dans." Wikipedia, "About Project 2025." Project 2025, "Paul Dans." The Heritage Foundation. "Ten Conservative Principles." The Heritage Foundation. "Project 2025: A Christian Nationalist Playbook Outlines a Broad Scheme to Overthrow American Democracy and Install a Theocracy." Americans United for Separation of Church and State, 2024. Richards, Gillian. "The Dog Whistle of 'Christian Nationalism'." The Heritage Foundation. Khelif, Imane. “Transphobia in the Olympics: The Fight for Inclusion in 2024.” The Advocate, 2 Aug. 2024. Koubek, Matt. “The Gender Politics of the 2024 Olympics: What’s at Stake for Transgender and Intersex Athletes.” Foreign Policy, 3 Aug. 2024. Khelif, Imane. “Intersex and Defined: What It Means for Imane Khelif and the Fight for Fairness.” Out, 1 Aug. 2024. “Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif’s Fight for Gender Fairness.” CBC News, 2 Aug. 2024. 

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Join us as we unpack the complexities of navigating faith and identity, challenge the ways Christianity is wielded in political agendas, and discuss the details of Project 2025 and its opposition of embracing an inclusive, compassionate approach to spirituality. Whether you’re a person of faith, a member of the LGBTQ community, or simply curious about the conversation, this episode is for you.

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Mandate for Leadership: Project 2025.” Project 2025, Heritage Foundation, 2024, pg 4,62,258,284,582,583-5, 644. Taylor N.T. Brown, and Kerith J. Conron. "Conversion Therapy and LGBT Youth." The Williams Institute, 2018. Human Rights Watch. "License to Harm: Legal Discrimination Against LGBT People in the US." Human Rights Watch, 2018. Southern Poverty Law Center. "Hatewatch: Anti-LGBT." Southern Poverty Law Center, 2020.Human Rights Watch. "License to Harm: Legal Discrimination Against LGBT People in the US." Human Rights Watch, 2018 Currah, Paisley. "The Transgender Rights Imaginary." Georgetown Journal of Gender and the Law, vol. 4, no. 4, 2003, pp. 705-720. Mallory, Christy, and Brad Sears. "Evidence of Housing Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity: An Analysis of Complaints Filed with State Enforcement Agencies, 2008-2014." The Williams Institute, 2016. Badgett, M. V. Lee. "The Economic Cost of Stigma and the Exclusion of LGBT People: A Case for Inclusion." The World Bank, 2014.Richards, Hannah. "Elon Musk Criticizes Gender-Affirming Care in Interview with Jordan Peterson." USA Today, 22 July 2024. Deism." Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Stanford University, 21 Jul. 2023, Armstrong, Karen. A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Ballantine Books, 1993. "Deism." Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.  Israel, Jonathan I. Radical Enlightenment: Philosophy and the Making of Modernity 1650-1750. Oxford University Press, 2001. Shanks, Andrew. What Is Truth? From the Academy to the Vatican. Routledge, 2001. Buckley, Michael J. At the Origins of Modern Atheism. Yale University Press, 1987.

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Today on the show we discuss the increasing prospect of Christian nationalism taking over public rule through project 2025. With the news of Joe Biden leaving the presidential race becomes even more important to discuss the details of project 2025 as the political landscape gets more complicated in America.

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Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). (2022, October 25). UN expert marks 40 years since establishment of summary executions mandate. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). (n.d.). Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions. International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). (2014, June 12). Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions. Project 47. (n.d.). About Us. Project 47. (n.d.). Home. WhoWhatWhy. (2023, July 3). The Stakes of E2024: Donald Trump’s ‘Project 47’. The Trevor Project. (2023). 2023 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ Young People. The Trevor Project. (2021). LGBTQ+ Youth Bullying Effects & Suicide Risk Statistics. Impact Fund. (n.d.). Impact LGBTQ. Washington Blade. "Uganda Tightens Grip on LGBTQ Rights Groups." Washington Blade, 19 July 2024. Human Rights Campaign. "Anti-LGBTQ+ Law in Uganda." Human Rights Campaign. 

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In this episode, we delve into the complex aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. As queer liberals, many of us struggle to reconcile our beliefs with the reality of political violence. How can we navigate this turbulent landscape while remaining true to our values of inclusivity and compassion?

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In this episode, we dive into the chilling intersection of Christian nationalism and Project 2025. We'll explore how this right-wing movement is targeting LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms, and what it means for the future of equality. Join us as we unpack the rhetoric, the policies, and the real-world impact on LGBTQ+ lives. We'll also discuss ways to fight back and protect our communities.

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Bostock v. Clayton, 140 S. Ct. 1731 (2020). Heritage Foundation. (2022, July 14). Project 2025 . United States v. Windsor, 572 U.S. 744 (2013). American Civil Liberties Union. (2021, June 15). LGBTQ+ Health. Fulcrum v. City of Harrisburg, 140 S. Ct. 139 (2019). MSNBC. (n.d.). ReidOut blog. MSNBC. Retrieved July 7, 2024. Asbridge, T. (2010). The Crusades: The war for the Holy Land. Oxford University Press. 

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Join us for a powerful and candid conversation with a transgender veteran (Fiona Rawls) as we explore the intersection of identity, service, and American pride. Against the backdrop of shifting political landscapes that challenge LGBTQ rights, our guest shares their personal journey of navigating military service and the complexities of patriotism in the face of adversity.

Through firsthand experiences and heartfelt reflections, we delve into the tensions that arise when political agendas threaten the rights and dignity of LGBTQ individuals who have served their country with honor. This episode invites listeners to contemplate what it truly means to uphold American values of equality and freedom for all, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.

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Join us as we delve into the complex intersections of faith, politics, and identity in our exploration of Christian nationalism and its profound impact on the LGBTQ community. From legislative battles to personal narratives, we uncover how the fusion of religious doctrine with political power has historically marginalized and harmed LGBTQ individuals. Today we discuss how holding LGBTQ pride and American Pride do not have to be in tension.

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Britannica. "Christian Nationalism." [Encyclopædia Britannica], n.d. Pew Research Center. "45% of Americans Say U.S. Should Be a Christian Nation." Pew Research Center, 27 Oct. 2022, Whitehead, Andrew L. American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos Press, a division of Baker Publishing Group, 2023. PBS NewsHour. "Christian Nationalism: How Faith and Patriotism Are Colliding Around the World." PBS, n.d.NBC Miami. (2024, July 1). Books banned across US hit record high in 2023-2024 school year report. Wallnau, L., & Johnson, B. (2016). Invading Babylon: The 7 Mountain Mandate. Strang Communications. Brown, M. (2014, September 22). A Critique of the Seven Mountain Mandate. The Gospel Coalition. Wallnau, L., & Johnson, B. (2016). Invading Babylon: The 7 Mountain Mandate. Strang Communications. Brown, M. (2014, September 22). A Critique of the Seven Mountain Mandate. The Gospel Coalition.

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