Maine Pays for Students to Attend Religious Schools

Show notes:

In the first segment, our panelists discuss National Freedom Day, which honors the end of slavery and the ideals of liberty. The conversation examines Abraham Lincoln’s motivations behind the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment. Was his decision driven by political necessity or personal faith? Panelists reflect on the legacy of Lincoln, the role of religion, and the importance of continuing to celebrate freedom in America.

In the second segment of the show, we explore the court case Crosspoint v. Makin, where a religious school seeks public tuition funding from the state of Maine while requesting exemptions from anti-discrimination laws. At issue is whether religious institutions can receive public money while refusing to comply with civil rights protections. The panel considers how constitutional freedoms intersect with government efforts to ensure equal access and protection under the law.

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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?

Panelist : Carmela Monk Crawford, Editor of Message Magazine; Bettina Krause, Editor of Liberty Magazine; Melissa Reid, Director of Government Affairs for the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church; 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

Carmela Crawford

Bettina Krause

Melissa Reid

Jennifer Woods