The Fifth Column Sweet Baby Jesus! Are We Really Arguing About Sodomy with John Fugelsang? - Members Only #292
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Dec 23, 2025 
This week, John Fugelsang, a comedian and political commentator, shares his insights on the intersection of faith and politics. He discusses his Catholic upbringing and how it shaped his views on spirituality. John offers a sharp critique of religious fundamentalism, explaining how it fuels authoritarianism and justifies violence. He contrasts this with his personal journey towards a more compassionate practice of Christianity, while also exploring the parallels between religious and political ideologies in today’s society.
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Religion Versus Power
- John Fugelsang argues religious political actors pursue power rather than Jesus' teachings.
- He says their actions contradict Christ's emphasis on caring for the poor, sick, stranger, and imprisoned.
Parents' Radical Faith
- Fugelsang recounts his parents' service background shaping his moral view of Christianity.
- He describes being raised to see Christianity as about going to the margins and helping the less fortunate.
Fundamentalism Harms All Faiths
- Fugelsang asserts extreme fundamentalism corrodes religions across faiths.
- He links right-wing religious extremism to control, male dominance, and punishment-focused theology.
