[irrelig]The dark times are over, the drought has receded, Irreligiosophy has finally returned from the clouds like one unto a son of man. In preparation for the One True Podcast on Proposition 8, we briefly highlight several past episodes of LDS political involvement, beginning with early clashes between the members of the LDS church and their neighbors, through the polygamy fiasco that almost destroyed it, and wind up with a newly emboldened church that nearly single-handedly defeats the ERA and Hawaii’s recent battle for gay marriage rights.

But go easy on our servers. It’s been a while.

30 Responses to “82: LDS Political Primer”

  1. mikekoz68 says:

    Finally, thank-you! Ok, I’m going to listen first, and comment later!

  2. J.N. Hudson says:

    What in tarnation is this new-fangled podcast thingy? Oh well happy birthday to me! Thanks slackers XD

  3. Yay. Now work won’t be so boring for an hour.

  4. Where Beith Mine Prop. 8? says:

    Thanks guys, I’ve been waiting a long time for this, and I hope that this message gets through to you because for some reason (?) you guys have been blocking me!

    I can’t wait to listen to this, THANKS CHUCK AND LEIGHTON.

  5. PaxAugustus says:

    Just listened to the podcast, you know the saying absence makes the heart grow fonder? After listening to this episode you guys have proved the inverse is true, presence makes the heart grow nauseous. Five Stars!!!

  6. After listening to this episode you guys have proved the inverse is true, presence makes the heart grow nauseous.

    Our work here is done.

  7. It’s about fucking time. Irrelgiosophy is truly the greatest podcast ever.

  8. Rick Seeders says:

    OMG – You are BACK! LOL

    Glad to see you in my downloads again!

  9. Well worth the wait !!!! But if you guys ever pull this kind of shit again, as gog is my witness i’ll fly over there and kick your ex-mormon asses. I jest, you guys rule

  10. Obligatory death threat to chuck’s wife

    but seriously good episode and i hadn’t even heard of the anti ERA organizing before. Thanks for coming back.

  11. I FORGIVE YOU!

  12. Fifth_Horsemen says:

    YES!

  13. The Red Mist says:

    I haven’t listened yet, but it’s great to have you back. (I can only listen to so many repeats!)
    I hope all is well with your wife, Chuck.
    I made my Mom pissed of this weekend over my disbelief, using a lot of the material you’ve supplied me. So even in your absence, you’ve entertained me.
    Hopefully we won’t have to wait 2 months for # 83

  14. MORMON MISSIONARY says:

    Very offensive! Would listen again! A+++++++++++

  15. It’s a just-after-halloween-and-kind-of-far-from-thanksgiving miracle!!!!!

  16. Discord.agent says:

    The reappearance of this podcast is a miracle! This proves that Chuck and Leighton merged together to form one entity… The Great Pumpkin! Praise be to you Great Pumpkin!

  17. Queen of Hearts says:

    Thank you so much guys! I didn’t know all that stuff about the Mormons and the ERA. Listening made me depressed because I can’t believe male and female Mormon’s would spend so much time, money, and energy trying to retard equal rights for women. It is so sad. I am in academia and it’s a big boys club. So much potential lies in women, and they are not only forced to the background, but they actually believe they belong there.

  18. Awesome, can’t wait to listen 😀

  19. Mickmeister says:

    Ahhh…Chuck and Leighton…once again opening windows in the ancient, stale-fart filled room that is religion.

  20. If we’re gonna talk about gays and prop 8 then bring back the GAY PENGUINS!!!

  21. Whee! Thanks 🙂

  22. An awesome account of Mormon machinations! I feel much better now.

  23. Dr. Scott, D.Irr says:

    Welcome back, slacker shitheads… 😉

  24. It’s about time. Your chodes make my favorite podcast. Now get started making another, for free!

  25. (was) somewhere in greece says:

    A very informative episode, as always, and proving once again that when it comes to religion, you just can’t make that shit up.

  26. Excellent, brilliant, phenomenal, superb, terrific, marvelous, amazing, exceptional, breathtaking, wonderful, awesome … they’re all words in the dictionary, go look them up.

    As for Leighton, there is no doubt that he is the product of an unnatural relationship between a native american and a water buffalo.

    You both make me puke, you pair of detestable front-bums, but when I stop and think about it … you are my type of fiend

  27. When did relationships between water buffalos and humans fall under the stigma of “unnatural”? I’ve really got to start paying attention to pop culture.

  28. OMG OMG OMG OMG *throws panties onstage* *weeps* *faints* *barfs unconsciously*

  29. Moggie Magfeline says:

    Just checking my calendar, oh! It’s Tuesday! Something’s missing…..bring it/ping it, bitches.

  30. Consider it brung.

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