Show notes:
In the first segment, the panel will discuss Louisiana’s new law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. Governor Jeff Landry signed the law, claiming it reflects historical significance in American government. Critics, however, argue that this move crosses the line into religious coercion and breaches the separation of church and state. The panel will explore the implications for religious freedom and the potential impacts on Louisiana’s diverse communities.
In the second segment, we’ll examine the recent lawsuit by the ACLU and other civil liberties groups challenging this law. Citing First Amendment protections, the ACLU argues that HB 71 imposes a specific religious doctrine on students, infringing on their constitutional rights. We’ll consider the legal precedents, including the U.S. Supreme Court’s past rulings on similar cases, and the broader question of whether such legislation aligns with American ideals of religious liberty.
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: Lawrence Brown, Senior Pastor of the Queensboro Seventh-day Adventist Church; Timothy Golden, Professor of Philosophy at Whitman College; Todd McFarland, Deputy General Counsel General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists; Tim Schultz, President of 1st Amendment Partnership.
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
Dr. Lawrence Brown
Dr. Timothy Golden
Todd McFarland
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