Show notes:
In the first segment, our panelists discuss the growing religious diversity in the 119th Congress. While Christians still make up 88% of voting members, there’s a noticeable uptick in minority faith representation and the first-time appearance of openly religiously unaffiliated members. We’ll explore what these shifts mean for policymaking, public perception, and the generational divide in American religiosity.
In the second segment of the show, we explore the court case Mahmoud v. Taylor, where parents in Maryland are suing the Montgomery County Board of Education for denying opt-outs from LGBTQ+ themed books in elementary schools. The lawsuit, supported by a multi-faith coalition, argues that parents have a constitutional right to guide their children’s religious and moral education, especially on sensitive issues concerning gender and sexuality.
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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: Judith Hawkins, Former Judge and Attorney in Tallahassee Florida; Todd McFarland, Deputy General Counsel General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists; Dr. Andrew Polk, Professor of History at Middle Tennessee State University and the author of the critically acclaimed book, Faith In Freedom: Propaganda, Presidential Politics, and the Making of an American Religion; 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
Judith Hawkins
Todd McFarland
Dr. Andrew Polk
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