Show notes:
In the first segment, we explore Carlsbad, California’s directive prohibiting chaplains from invoking Jesus’ name in prayers at public events. Critics argue that this violates First Amendment protections of religious expression, pointing to recent Supreme Court rulings like Kennedy v. Bremerton and Town of Greece v. Galloway, which reaffirm legislative prayer and religious expression in public spaces. Panelists will discuss the implications for faith-based volunteers and the broader cultural and legal landscape of religious freedoms.
In the second segment, we delve into WallBuilders v. WMATA, where a D.C. transit agency’s ban on religious advertisements was deemed unconstitutional. The court ruled that rejecting faith-based ads while permitting others violated the First Amendment. The discussion will examine the boundaries of free speech, the role of public agencies, and how inconsistent enforcement can infringe on religious expression.
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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:
Rushern Baker, President and CEO of the Baker Strategy Group and University of Maryland Professor Public Policy; Bettina Krause, Editor of Liberty Magazine; Melissa Reid, Director of Government Affairs 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
Rushern Baker
Bettina Krause
Melissa Reid
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