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Nov 2023
48m 14s

Are Christian Politicians Trying to Set ...

DR. FRANK TUREK
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Are Christian politicians plotting to turn America into a theocracy? That's precisely what the woke media outlets want you to think, often accusing Christians of trying to violate the “separation of church and state". They also accuse Christians of trying to legislate morality. But if Christians and conservatives don't have the "right" to legislate morality, ... Show More
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