Can Neurodivergent People Know God?
Summary
Hosts Dan Beecher and Kate discuss the controversy over a Texas man raising a flag to protest Dolly Parton’s half-staff honor, and why Franklin Graham’s Samaritan’s Purse declined $300 million in government aid. They also cover a Maine court ruling that prioritized a child’s mental health over a mother’s religious upbringing, and the removal of a Christian group from Burning Man for violating privacy rules. Finally, they explore the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen and reflect on how neurodivergent brains often struggle with the literal demands of religious spiritual experiences.
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Intro: Kate fills in for Frank in Italy
Dolly Parton, Trump, and the flag controversy
Franklin Graham and Samaritan's Purse funding
Franklin Graham's failed prophecies and scandals
Maine court ruling on religious custody
Christian group kicked out of Burning Man
Fulton Sheen beatification and relics
Patron shoutouts and show support
Neurodivergence and the 'God feeling'
Childhood belief in Santa vs. religion
Outro and credits
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