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Pope Francis "Blesses" Same-Sex Couples, "Bluey" Accused of Being too Pro-Dad, and the Worldview of Christmas

Pope Francis "Blesses" Same-Sex Couples, "Bluey" Accused of Being too Pro-Dad, and the Worldview of Christmas

Breakpoint · John Stonestreet and Maria Baer

December 22, 20231h 0m

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Show Notes

John and Maria discuss the inconsistencies and fallout from the Pope's decision to "bless" same sex "marriage". A New York Times op-ed criticizes a popular children's program for its dad-affirming story lines. Also, John and Maria take a look at the theology of Christmas.

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Segment 1: Papal Blessing of Same Sex Marriage

"After approving blessings for same-sex couples, Pope asks Vatican staff to avoid 'rigid ideologies'"

"Pop Francis Allows Priests to Bless Same-Sex Couples"

Segment 2: Bluey Under Attack

"'Bluey' and 'Chip Chilla' Offer a Fantasy of a Fun TV Dad"

Segment 3: Theology of Christmas

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