Today's episode takes us to Northwest Ohio as we probe into the intriguing life and ideologies of Professor Lee Strang. Engulfed in legal and societal debates, Strang plays multiple roles - a University of Toledo Law School professor, public charter school founder, anti-abortion activist, and advocate for conservative think tanks at Ohio law schools. We navigate the highs and lows of his highly charged Christian nationalist perspective, addressing his influence on law, education, and society.
We peer into Strang's interpretation of the First Amendment and discuss why atheism and secular humanism do not fit into his definition of religion. We unveil his stance on the constitutional protection of unborn fetuses and how this belief fuels his anti-abortion activism. Unmasking the educational philosophy behind the Northwest Ohio Classical Academy, Strang's brainchild, we bring to light its approach to controversial topics and commitment to a classical education curriculum that tries to hide its religious underpinnings.
Finally, we bare the threads of Strang's Christian Nationalist influence and the appearance of a quid pro quo with the leaders of the Ohio Republican Party and state anti-abortion groups like the Center for Christian Virtue. We scrutinize his endeavors to pass State Issue 1 alongside State Senator and former student Rob McColley and the implications for Ohio's political landscape. Regardless of personal agreement or dissent with Strang's beliefs, his impact on Ohio and beyond is undeniable. Tune in for an exploration of modern conservatism through the lens of one influential figure.
Show Notes
00:45 Wanting To Hear Different Voices On The Podcast
04:48 Introducing Professor Lee Strang
11:01 Strang Supports Originalism
17:32 Strang Claims 1St Amendment Doesn't Apply To Atheists And Secular Humanists
24:50 Strang Is An Anti-Abortion Activist
29:45 Strang Founds Religiously Based Charter School Disguised As A Non-Religious School
43:23 Strang Gets Favorable Local Press Stories Because Of Personal Connections
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08/03/23 • 48 min
Secular Left - Decoding the Conservative Mind of Professor Lee Strang
Transcript
Note: Professor Strang was invited to talk about these topics and he agreed then shortly before recording he canceled the interview
[0:00] We probe into the intriguing life and ideologies of Professor Lee Strang. He's a Christian nationalist law professor who is the go-to guy for the Ohio GOP when, they need conservative justifications for hurting the people of Ohio with their extremist legislation. Strang also believes the First Amendment doesn't apply to atheists or secular human
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