Show notes:
In the first segment, our panelists discuss the Knights of Columbus’s ongoing battle to hold Memorial Day services at Poplar Grove National Cemetery. Denied a permit by park officials due to a new policy, the Knights argue that this restriction violates the First Amendment and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The conversation delves into the implications of religious freedom in public spaces and the broader context of religious services in national parks.
In the second segment of the show, we explore the court case Di Liscia v. Austin, focusing on the military’s accommodation of religious beliefs. Edmund Di Liscia, an Orthodox Jewish sailor, and three Muslim sailors challenge the Navy’s policy requiring them to be clean-shaven, arguing it infringes on their religious freedoms. The discussion examines the tension between military regulations and individual religious rights, highlighting the broader issue of religious accommodations in the armed forces.
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: Philip Wesley, Chaplain for Prince George’s County Police, Special Crimes Division IV; Lemuel V. Sapian, Deputy Commander for Senior Public Affairs Office of the Civil Air Patrol; Andrew Harewood, Deputy Chief of Chaplains, United States Army Reserve; Angela Li, Associate Director of Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries, Pacific Coast Region
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
Andrew R. Harewood
Angela Li
Lemuel V. Sapian
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