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The Rise of Christian Nationalism

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Texas Is Allowing Pastors to Counsel Gay Children, Trans Children, Liberal Children, and Tell Them Whatever They Want

Texas passed a bill allowing school districts to hire religious chaplains in place of licensed counselors. To be a school counselor in Texas, you have to have a master's degree and have taught in the classroom for two years. But pastors with no specific accreditation can do the same job with no experience and no education. And there's no wording in the bill that says these pastors can't discriminate against children of other religions, persuasions or belief.

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