Show notes:
In the first segment, our panelists discuss the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope, and what his leadership could mean for the growing right-wing movement within the U.S. Church. Though hailed by some for his American roots, Pope Leo’s concern for the poor, immigrants, and his critique of nationalist politics have drawn sharp criticism from Trump-aligned Catholics, raising questions about faith, politics, and the future direction of Catholic influence in U.S. public life.
In the second segment of the show, we explore the court case Hittle v. The City of Stockton, where longtime firefighter and former Fire Chief Ron Hittle was fired after attending a Christian leadership conference. Hittle claims his termination was due to religious discrimination, sparking debate about faith expression in the workplace. The case also reignites legal scrutiny over the McDonnell Douglas framework, which some Supreme Court justices say has confused rulings on employment discrimination.
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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
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