Show notes:
In the first segment, our panelists discuss the Affordable Care Act. A new HHS Report shows ways the Biden-Harris Administration’s American Rescue Plan Investments are lowering health care costs and expanding coverage.
In the second segment of the show, we discuss the Christian response to Critical Race Theory. At its core, Critical Race Theory is a call for Americans to reflect on and admit our past shortcomings, strive to be the best nation we can now, and build a better future for our children. But pundits on the Right and Left have tried to use CRT to divide us and demonize their opponents. Rather than reflect and listen, the powers of the world have turned CRT into a fight over labels and opportunity to scare up small dollar donations. For Christians, CRT should present the perfect opportunity to witness our values of repentance, grace, and loving one another as Christ loved us.
In the third segment, our focus turns to the court case, Orr v. Christian Brothers High School. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against former Christian Brothers High School (CBHS) principal Chris Orr, upholding a lower court’s decision that Orr was a “minister of the school” and dismissing his complaints of discrimination. A three-judge panel ruled that Orr, who was CBHS’s first Black principal, was fired legally without reason because his employment is categorized as “ministerial.” The educator said he respects the decision and vowed to continue pursuing the case.
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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. Timothy Golden, Professor of Philosophy Walla Walla University; Todd McFarland, Deputy General Counsel General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists; Jo St. George, General Counsel and Chief Equity Officer at FHG Media Enterprises, LLC.; and Tim Schultz, President of 1st Amendment Partnership-An organization dedicated to protecting religious freedom for Americans of all faiths.
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. Timothy Golden
Todd McFarland
Jo St. George
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