Show notes:
In the first segment, our panelists discuss Arizona’s HB 2507. This bill, similar to previous legislation, raises concerns due to its broad definition of a “discriminatory act.” HB 2507 expands the scope of protection for religious organizations, potentially granting them immunity from fees, penalties, or damages imposed by the government. Critics argue that this bill goes beyond religious exemptions, allowing religious organizations to claim freedom from any governmental action they perceive as adverse.
In the second segment of the show, we explore the court case Agudath Israel of America v. Cuomo. Agudath Israel, an Orthodox Jewish advocacy organization, filed a lawsuit against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, challenging his discriminatory “cluster action initiative” that targeted the Orthodox Jewish community under the guise of COVID-19 measures. After a series of legal battles, including an emergency injunction granted by the Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled in favor of Agudath Israel, halting the governor’s restrictions on religious worship.
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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: Bettina Krause, Editor, of Liberty Magazine; Carmela Monk-Crawford, Editor, Message Magazine; Melissa Reid, Washington Liaison for the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church; and Jennifer Woods, General Counsel and Director of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty for the Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
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
Bettina Krause
Carmela Monk Crawford
Melissa Reid
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