Show notes:
In the first segment, our panelists discuss the role of religious faith in contemporary Western societies and its tension with secular values. Does faith make universal truth claims that challenge personal autonomy, or does it provide a necessary moral foundation? The conversation explores whether faith and reason can coexist, how faith influences identity, and the broader societal impact of religious communities in an increasingly secular world.
In the second segment of the show, we explore the court case United States v. Skrmetti, which challenges Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. We examine the legal arguments, the implications for families affected by the law, and the broader debate over parental rights versus government intervention. With recent court rulings shaping the future of transgender healthcare, what are the ethical and legal stakes in this high-profile case?
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; Andrew Polk, Associate Professor of History at Middle Tennessee State University and the author of the critically acclaimed book, Faith In Freedom: Propaganda, Presidential Politics, and the Making of an American Religion; 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
Dr. Andrew R. Polk
Melissa Reid
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