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I’ve been thinking more about this tension between Freedom of Speech and Separation of Church and State. We can toss about our ideals for Total World Domination by the Church or Elimination of Every Last Vestige of Unnessary Government Beaurocracy, but the fact is that we have a government, and it taxes us, and we have to fit churches into that framework. Tomorrow may bring a new day, but this story is about what do to today when the IRS’s hired thugs show up in the church narthex asking for a tithe rather than giving it.

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In this episode of Flack we discuss ministers who are challenging the IRS and the notion that a church cannot endorse or attack a political candidate and retain its tax-exempt status. What is the difference between a right and a privilege? Should the First Amendment be invoked here?

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Flack looks at the growing trend of US Citizens seeking dual citizenship in EU countries. Sidetracked by Adam’s obsession with Globalization, we dig down an examine a potential loss of culture in European countries. Is the EU destroying healthy diversity? Is the US next?

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Black-ops Funding at All Time High, Israel Preparing for Iran Attack, Police Do 3 AM Knock and Talks

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A transcript of Episode 13.

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In this episode of Flack we discuss the season finale of Top Chef, and why the real news is not who the winner was, but who lost.

Sections of Guest Judge Ted Allen (Bravo: Queer Eye)’s blog are read and also discussed.

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In this episode of Flack we go after New Yorkers in light of a new study that shows 1 in 4 New Yorkers has genital herpes. Are Sex Ed and condom distribution working? Should we really be surprised by this news?

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In this episode of Flack we discuss the recent Global Warming bill and opinions from evangelical leaders on it’s defeat in the senate. How much is sincere, and how much of it is political posturing? Are talking points getting in the way of meaningful discussion?

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In this episode of Flack we discussed South Carolina’s new “I Believe” license plates. Does this threaten the separation of church and state? Should Atheists and Agnostics get their own plates as well?

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There’s a Deeper Right than Being Right.

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