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Summary
Frank and Dan discuss a controversial wedding in Bangladesh involving a transgender woman, Israel's denial of visas to American Christian activists, and a conservative activist's Quran desecration in Dearborn. They also cover an Arizona Supreme Court ruling on clergy privilege in child abuse cases, DHS surveillance of sanctuary churches, and the Texas 10 Commandments school law. The episode concludes with listener stories about childhood religious trauma and past evangelical activities.
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Intro: Is Islam a religion?
Transgender couple marries in Dhaka temple
Discussion on harm and religious institutions
US tourists denied entry to Israel
Criticism of Israel's visa policy
Christian protests in Dearborn, Michigan
Arizona court ruling on clergy privilege abuse
Churches sue Trump admin over court order
Texas 10 Commandments in schools lawsuit
Call to action: Email and voicemail
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Listener mail: Childhood religious trauma
Patron promotion and top donor thanks
Texas conservatives demonizing Islam
Outro: Support the show and credits
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