Show notes:
In the first segment, our panelists delve into the “Chaplains Memorial Preservation Act.” Senators John Boozman and Reverend Raphael Warnock champion a bill that honors fallen military chaplains at Arlington National Cemetery. The Act aims to update memorials for Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish chaplains with the names of those who’ve perished while on active duty. These memorials pay homage to chaplains from various wars, highlighting their sacrifices and selfless service. Join us as we explore this meaningful effort to remember those who’ve served.
In the second segment of the show, we explore the court case “Katcoff v. Marsh.” This case raises the crucial question of whether Congress and the U.S. Army’s provision of chaplains for religious practice within the armed forces infringes on the Constitution. The appeal challenges the Army’s chaplaincy program’s alignment with the Establishment Clause. The court’s ruling acknowledges the program’s constitutionality while requiring further review of specific aspects. Join us for an in-depth discussion on the intricate intersection of military chaplaincy and constitutional principles.
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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:
Moses Brown, AdventHealth Chaplain / CEO @ FeedOurChildren.org; William Cork, Assistant Director of Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries Representing the Great Plains Region; Angela Li, Assistant Director of Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries Representative for the Pacific Coast Region; Dr. Philip Wesley, Chaplain for Public Safety Organizations and Community Chaplain with Caribbean American International Chaplains.
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
Moses Brown
William Cork
Dr. Angela Li
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