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Sarah Posner (sarahposner.com, God's Profits, Unholy) and Sean Faircloth (Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science, Attack of the Theocrats)
On The Posner Show, Sarah speaks with Sean Faircloth, author of the new book Attack of the Theocrats. They discuss why the separation of church and state makes Rick Santorum want to throw up, whether the Democrats are blowing it by saying the contraception “controversy” is about women’s health without addressing religious freedom head on, and how so many religious exemptions get written into laws. Plus: Should Mitt Romney be asked about his underwear?
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Sarah Posner
Sean Faircloth
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Sean Faircloth
Recorded:Feb 27
Posted:Feb 28, 2012
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The Posner Show | Feb 28, 2012 | Sarah Posner & Sean Faircloth
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