Show notes:
In the first segment, the panelists will discuss the Italian Supreme Court’s recent decision denying tax-exempt status to Breccia di Roma, an evangelical church in Rome, due to its lack of traditional “religious markers” associated with Catholic churches. This case highlights the challenges faced by non-Catholic Christian communities in Italy and raises questions about religious liberty protections in countries with strong religious traditions.
In the second segment, we’ll examine Loe v. Jett, where Minnesota’s recent change to the Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program excludes religious colleges that require a statement of faith. This amendment impacts students who want to attend schools aligned with their faith while receiving tuition-free college credits, raising significant concerns about religious freedom and equal access to education.
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: Bettina Krause, Editor of Liberty Magazine; Carmela Monk-Crawford, Editor of Message Magazine; Melissa Reid, Director of Government Affairs for the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists; Jennifer Woods, General Counsel and Director of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty for the Lake Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventists.
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
Carmela Monk Crawford
Melissa Reid
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