Show notes:
In the first segment, our panelists discuss a bill backed by members of the Arizona legislature that would ban books like “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” “1984” and “The Great Gatsby” from Arizona schools because they contain frank descriptions of sex and sexuality, and that critics say would effectively make it illegal to teach about homosexuality.
In the second segment of the show, we discuss the Shields of Strength replica dog tags inscribed with Bible verses which have been worn by over a million U.S. Military service members since 1997. Now, the Military Religious Freedom Foundation is trying to have them removed because they have a religious message. The Pentagon is still trying to resolve this matter.
In the third segment, our focus turns to Federal Bureau of Investigation v. Fazaga. Last month, justices agreed to hear a case questioning the government’s ability to withhold certain kinds of evidence under its state secrets privilege. The lawsuit was brought by a group of Muslim men who say the FBI targeted them after they refused to help spy on their faith community.
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About the Show: Faith & Politics is a show dedicated to discussing issues surrounding the intersection of Church, State and politics and the examination of whether you are allowing your faith to shape your politics or your politics starting to shape your faith. What do you do when God and government come face to face?
Panelists: Dr. Lawrence Brown Assistant Director of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty for Northeastern Conference of SDA; Dr. Timothy Golden, Professor Philosophy Walla Walla University; Todd McFarland, Associate General Counsel General Conference of SDA; and Tim Schultz, President of 1st Amendment Partnership – nonpartisan organization dedicated to protecting religious freedom for Americans of all faiths based in Washington, DC.
About Us: North American Division Public Affairs & Religious Liberty (PARL) is a ministry dedicated to proclaiming and defending the God-given gift of religious freedom which is integral to our identity as Seventh-day Adventist Christians. Learn more about PARL at www.religiousliberty.info.
Panelists
Dr. Lawrence Brown
Dr. Timothy Golden
Todd McFarland
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