Show notes:
In the first segment, our panelists discuss the controversy surrounding the removal of a Christmas nativity scene in Bucksport, Maine. The decision came after an atheist activist lodged a complaint, demanding the inclusion of a poster displaying the Bill of Rights. City officials, fearing a potential lawsuit, temporarily removed the nativity scene while seeking a compromise. The situation highlights the delicate balance between religious traditions and accommodating diverse perspectives.
In the second segment of the show, we explore the court case Gregory Tucker v. Faith Bible Chapel. Faith Bible Chapel, a church in Arvada, Colorado, is being sued by former employee Gregory Tucker. Tucker, who served at their school, Faith Christian Academy, as Chaplain and Bible teacher. Tucker led a chapel service that became politically charged and handled a subsequent conflict in a way that eroded trust. Faith Bible Chapel is being defended by Becket in their fight to maintain the freedom to choose religious leaders without government interference. The Tenth Circuit ruled 2-1 against Faith Bible Chapel on June 7, 2022.
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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, Associate PARL (Public Affairs & Religious Liberty) Director Northeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists; Dr. Timothy Golden, Professor of Philosophy Walla Walla University; André Wang, General Counsel and Director of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty for the North Pacific Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church; Vialo Weis, Jr., attorney and departmental director for Public Affairs and Religious Liberty and Planned Giving for Indiana 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
Dr. Lawrence Brown
Dr. Timothy Golden
André Wang
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