Show notes:
In the first segment, our panelists discuss Minister Marlene Malahoo Forte’s defense of religious freedom under Jamaica’s constitution in light of COVID-19 restrictions. They explore a 2024 Supreme Court ruling that balanced public health mandates with constitutional rights, highlighting how religious expression can be reasonably limited in democratic societies to protect broader public interests while still upholding the core of religious liberty.
In the second segment of the show, we explore the court case surrounding a proposed D.C. Court of Appeals rule that could penalize attorneys for representing religious clients. The rule’s vague language on harassment and discrimination has raised alarm about chilling free speech, especially for lawyers defending traditional religious beliefs. Our panel weighs in on how this could impact religious liberty, legal ethics, and access to justice for faith-based communities.
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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; Nia Johnson, Assistant Professor of Law at Wake Forest Law School; Blayre Marley, Director Legal Corporate Counsel for a Fortune 500 Company; and Melissa Reid, Director of Government Affairs for the North American Division 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
Nia Johnson
Blayre Marley
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