In Part 2, David and I go deeper into the contradictions, tensions, and possibilities of the Catholic Church at this political moment. We discuss ideological purity, coalition building, critiques of capitalism, the role of synodality, and how leftists and religious radicals can meet each other in common struggle.

What are the spiritual and emotional dimensions of direct action? What gives people courage to resist? The effort to bring communion to detainees is not a stunt but a deeply rooted pastoral act grounded in human rights, sacramental practice, and a public demonstration of both humility and defiance.

What happens when people of very different beliefs show up at the same protest? What does collaboration look like when disagreements run deep? What happens if coalitions fracture? The right is always ready to fill the vacuum when the left stumbles backwards.

Finally: a diary entry on post (?) religious antifascist parenting.

David's excellent podcast on Liberation Theology

Chapters

• (00:00:08 ) - Anti-Fascist Father
• (00:04:02 ) - The Mass Against ICE Detention
• (00:13:25 ) - Lazarus and Violence in the Catholic Church
• (00:26:12 ) - The issues of labor and social justice
• (00:27:01 ) - A More Joyful Side to Political Action
• (00:31:53 ) - Pope Francis on Fighting for Christ
• (00:32:39 ) - The Value of Religion for Our Kids