Show notes:
In the first segment, our panelists discuss the case of Russell “Rusty” Trubey, a longtime Pennsylvania VA chaplain removed from his duties after preaching a sermon from the Book of Romans. Following complaints and a police response, Trubey was reassigned to stocking shelves and subjected to an investigation. The panel examines whether requiring prior approval of sermons and punishing chaplains for content raises serious concerns about religious freedom, free speech, and the role of chaplaincy in government institutions.
In the second segment of the show, we explore the court case Davis v. Ermold, stemming from Kim Davis’ refusal to issue marriage licenses to a same-sex couple after the Supreme Court’s Obergefell decision. Despite court orders, Davis continued denying licenses, citing religious beliefs. The case resulted in damages awarded to the couple and a 6th Circuit ruling against Davis. Now, she is asking the Supreme Court to revisit both her case and the constitutional right to same-sex marriage.
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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: Rushern Baker, President and CEO of the Baker Strategy Group and Former Member of Maryland House of Delegates and Former County Executive; Todd McFarland, General Counsel General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church; Tim Schultz, President of 1st Amendment Partnership; 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
Rushern Baker
Todd McFarland
Tim Shultz
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