Show notes:
In the first segment, our panelists discuss President Trump’s new commission on religious liberty, chaired by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. The conversation explores the meaning and future of church-state separation, Trump’s remarks about “bringing religion back,” and the executive branch’s renewed commitment to religious freedom. Panelists examine how the founding principles of religious liberty are interpreted today and what role religion should play in American public life and policy.
In the second segment of the show, we explore the court case St. Joseph Parish v. Nessel, where a Catholic school in Michigan challenges a new civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity—without religious exemptions. The parish argues the law threatens its ability to hire staff and operate according to Catholic doctrine. The panel weighs legal protections for religious organizations against anti-discrimination rights.
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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?
Panelists: Timothy Golden, Professor Philosophy Whitman College; Todd McFarland, Deputy General Counsel General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church; Tim Schultz, President of 1st Amendment Partnership; and Andre Wang, General Counsel of the North Pacific 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
Timothy Golden
Todd Mcfarland
Tim Schultz
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