Show notes:
In the first segment, our panelists discuss the alarming global state of religious freedom, highlighting concerns from China to Nicaragua. Lawmakers emphasize the dire situations faced by billions worldwide, facing persecution, violence, and discrimination due to their beliefs. Ms. Krause and Melissa Reid engage in a profound dialogue on the urgent need for international action to protect religious liberties.
In the second segment of the show, we explore the court case Lojfman v. California Department of Education, which challenges California’s exclusion of religious schools from receiving special education funds. The case underscores the conflict between religious freedom and state regulations, emphasizing the Supreme Court’s stance on equal access to public benefits for religious institutions.
About the Show: Faith and 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 of Message Magazine; Melissa Reid, Director of Government Affairs for the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists; Jennifer Woods, General Counsel and Director of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty for the Lake Union Conference of the 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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