Show notes:
In the first segment, our panelists discuss the executive order to protect the LGBTQI+ community amidst the stalling of the Equality Act. The order aimed to address discriminatory attacks against LGBTQI+ children and families, prohibiting harmful practices like “conversion therapy.” It also focused on safeguarding healthcare, preventing youth suicide, and supporting LGBTQI+ foster youth to prevent homelessness and improve access to federal programs.
In the second segment of the show, our focus turns to the case Braidwood Management Inc. v. Xavier Becerra. In this case, a Texas district judge ruled in favor of a for-profit business’s right to deny insurance coverage for HIV prevention drugs, citing religious freedom. The employer argued that providing coverage for the drugs would go against its Christian faith due to its stance on “homosexual behavior.” This ruling prioritizes the employer’s religious beliefs over the health needs of its employees, setting a concerning precedent. The case raises important questions about the balance between religious freedom and access to essential healthcare services.
In the final segment, Tell Me Something I Don’t Know, each panelist quickly shares interesting pieces of information related to religious freedom.
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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: Bettina Krause, Editor of Liberty Magazine; Nia Johnson, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at Duke University; Vialo Weis, Director of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty for Indiana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists; and Jennifer Woods, General Counsel and Director of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty for the Lake 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
Bettina Krause
Nia Johnson
Vialo Weis, Jr.
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