Episode 284: Pot Churches and the Wall of Separation Between Church & State

The Holy Post

Phil Vischer

Skyejethani, Society & Culture, Philvischer, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, 226012, Christiantaylor, Atheism, Veggietales

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🗓️ 24 January 2018

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

Should cannabis churches that claim marijuana is a sacrament be protected by the law? Why are megachurches so white, almost all led by men, and very unclear about their stance on LGBTs? Phil, Skye, and Christian unpack new research. Plus, Skye discusses what the “wall of separation” between church and state really means.

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0:00.0	Hey everyone, it's Sky. Welcome to episode 284.
0:03.5	In this episode, Phil, Christian and I
0:05.2	discussed some new research about mega churches,
0:07.6	mainly how they're so very white,
0:09.8	how almost all of them are led by men,
0:11.7	and why they're so scared to talk about LGBT issues.
0:15.2	Then in the second segment, you'll hear my thoughts
0:17.2	about an article that Russell Moore co-authored
0:19.6	in Time Magazine about the separation of church and state,
0:23.1	why we misunderstand that concept,
0:24.8	and why we actually need to talk more about politics
0:27.4	as Christians.
0:28.6	I know what you're thinking,
0:29.4	that's like the last thing in the world you want to talk
0:31.2	about these days, but you might be surprised
0:33.2	on where that whole thing goes.
0:35.2	A few of the things before we jump into the show,
0:36.8	later on this week on January 27th,
0:39.0	I'm going to be speaking at the Training Ground Conference
0:41.6	at Pine Noles Alliance Church in Glen Falls, New York.
0:44.7	And for those of you who are in the Chicago area,
0:47.0	I'll be speaking on January 31st at North Park University.
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