In the first segment, our panelists discuss New York State’s commitment to preserving religious freedom. Attorney General James leads an initiative in the Civil Rights Bureau, vowing to address religious freedom violations and ensure compliance with anti-discrimination laws. The Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy highlights surprising findings in their Religious Liberty in the States report, showing both red and blue states at the top and bottom of rankings, indicating the complexities of protecting religious liberties in various states.
In the second segment of the show, we explore the court case Diocese of Albany v. Vullo. Religious groups seek protection from a New York State Department of Financial Services mandate that requires employers to cover abortions. Their plea to protect their deeply-held religious convictions about the sanctity of life was initially denied by the state courts. The case has made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court, highlighting the delicate balance between religious freedom and healthcare mandates.
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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:
Lawrence Brown, Senior Pastor of the Queensboro Seventh-day Adventist Church; Bettina Krause, Editor of Liberty Magazine; Melissa Reid, Washington Liaison for the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church; André Wang, General Counsel and Director of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty for the North Pacific Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
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
Bettina Krause
Melissa Reid
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