Show notes:
In the first segment, our panelists discuss the mass closure of churches in Rwanda under President Paul Kagame’s government. While officials claim the shutdowns are about safety and regulation, critics say this is a crackdown on religious freedom, particularly targeting Pentecostal Christians. What does this mean for religious expression in Rwanda, and could this set a precedent for other governments?
In the second segment of the show, we explore the legal case Reyzl Grace v. Holy Angels and the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. A former librarian is suing a Catholic high school, alleging that she was not allowed to renew her contract after coming out as transgender. The case raises key questions about religious institutions, employment rights, and where the boundaries of discrimination laws should be drawn.
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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 University of Maryland Professor Public Policy; Bettina Krause, Editor of Liberty Magazine; Dr. Nia Johnson, Visiting Assistant Professor Duke School of Law; and Todd McFarland, Deputy General Counsel for the World 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
Bettina Krause
Nia Johnson
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