Respecting Religion

What's at stake for faith freedom for all in our world today? Join the conversation on religion and the law, including the most significant cases concerning religion and religious liberty at the U.S. Supreme Court and the continuing impact of Christian nationalism. As lawyers and people of faith, BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler and General Counsel Holly Hollman think these topics deserve respectful conversation -- something that we don’t always hear in the public square or our social media feeds.

S5, Ep. 28: Conscience protections in SCOTUS abortion cases 05/09/2024

S5, Ep. 28: Conscience protections in SCOTUS abortion cases How do religion and religious freedom arguments interact with cases about abortion access? The legal landscape here is beyond complex, and in this episode, Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman look at how conscience protections were discussed in two recent Supreme Court cases about abortion. There is a deepening religion and policy conversation in our country, and they discuss how that conversation is reflected in these oral arguments – from Church Amendments to the doctrine of preemption. SHOW NOTES Segment 1 (starting at 00:38): U.S. Food and Drug Administration v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine Amanda and Holly discussed state laws after the Dobbs decision two weeks ago – in episode 26 of season 5: Learn more about the Arizona legislature’s repeal of the 1864 law in this article by Stacey Barchenger and Ray Stern in the Arizona Republic: Learn more about the 6-week ban on abortions in Florida in this article by Stephanie Colombini for NPR: We played a series of clips from the oral arguments in U.S. Food and Drug Administration v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, which the Supreme Court heard on March 26, 2024. You can hear the audio . The clips we played featured: Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar (from 00:00:48 into the arguments) Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar (from 00:28:31 into the arguments) Justice Amy Coney Barrett and Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar (from 00:29:11 into the argument) Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and Attorney Erin Hawley (from 01:16:40 into the argument) Read an overview of conscience protections from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Segment 2 (starting at 19:26): Moyle v. United States Moyle v. United States is a consolidated case with Idaho v. United States. “EMTALA” stands for “Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act.” Read what the American Medical Association says about the case and EMTALA . We played a series of clips from the oral arguments in Moyle v. United States, which the Supreme Court heard on April 24, 2024. You can hear the audio . The clips we played featured: Justice Elena Kagan and Attorney Joshua Turner (from 00:06:09 into the argument) Attorney Joshua Turner and Justice Elena Kagan (from 00:08:02 into the argument) Justice Amy Coney Barrett and Attorney Joshua Turner (from 00:23:54 into the argument) Justice Amy Coney Barrett and Attorney Joshua Turner (from 00:48:43 into the argument) Respecting Religion is made possible by BJC’s generous donors. You can support these conversations . /episode/index/show/respectingreligion/id/31213037

S5, Ep. 27: 100 episodes and 100,000 downloads 05/02/2024

S5, Ep. 26: Archaic laws and new theories emerge from state abortion debates 04/25/2024

S5, Ep. 25: The crisis in teaching constitutional law 04/18/2024

S5, Ep. 24: Race, religion and citizenship 04/11/2024

S5, Ep. 24: Race, religion and citizenship Hear excerpts from a special event we organized at the University of Southern California on race, religion and citizenship in this episode of Respecting Religion. The Rev. Dr. Joseph Evans and the Rev. Dr. Christopher The brought their unique experiences and expertise to a conversation on religious and racial identity, moderated by the Rev. Dr. Najuma Smith-Pollard. Hear their insights about a theology of democracy, their experiences with racism, how to identify authoritarianism, and what lessons Scripture has for our current climate. Segment 1 (starting at 00:35): The event on race, religion and citizenship The and the were the speakers for this year’s edition of our annual Walter B. and Kay W. Shurden Lectures, titled “Whose country is it anyway?” held April 2 on the campus of the University of Southern California. Their conversation was moderated by the Rev. . Click on each name to read more about them and their impressive credentials. Listen to the entire program . The event was in partnership with USC’s Office of Religious & Spiritual Life, the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture, and Berkeley School of Theology. Learn more about BJC’s annual series at. Segment 2 (starting at 1:45): A theology of democracy, experiences of racism, and a new understanding of The New Colossus Rev. Dr. The mentioned “warmth of other suns,” giving credit to how Isabel Wilkerson uses the phrase. She is the author of the book . Rev. Dr. The mentioned “The New Colossus,” the poem by Emma Lazarus that is inscribed on a plaque in the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. You can read it . Segment 3 (starting at 12:29): Authoritarianism and lessons from Scripture Rev. Dr. Evans mentioned Walter Wink, a theologian who discussed how power structures resist our need for transformation. Learn more about him in . Segment 4 (starting at 18:27): Politics and access to power Dr. Catherine Brekus delivered the 2023 Walter B. and Kay W. Shurden Lecture, which focused on the myth of American “chosenness.” Hear it in of season 4, and listen to the panel that followed it on . Respecting Religion is made possible by BJC’s generous donors. You can support these conversations . /episode/index/show/respectingreligion/id/30786053

S5, Ep. 23: The Bible doesn’t need Trump’s endorsement 04/04/2024

S5, Ep. 22: Spring break and religious holidays 03/28/2024

S5, Ep. 21: But … is it Christian nationalism? 03/21/2024

S5, Ep. 20: Attending the State of the Union 03/14/2024

S5, Ep. 19: Still smarting over Obergefell, Justice Alito calls for a new case 03/07/2024

S5, Ep. 18: A chief justice or chief theologian for Alabama? 02/29/2024

S5, Ep. 17: The presidency and Christian nationalism 02/22/2024

S5, Ep. 17: The presidency and Christian nationalism Presidents have made broad appeals to our country without dividing along religious belief throughout American history. Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman look at presidential leadership and talk about how our country’s founding documents set up our system of government that does not create a “Christian nation” in any sort of legal sense – rather, it ensures freedom of religion and freedom from a state establishment of religion. They also talk about why people like to claim we are a “Christian nation” and the reasons that is a problematic statement. Segment 1 (starting at 00:38): Religious freedom at the founding Learn more about the celebration of the holiday known as Washington’s Birthday . Amanda and Holly mentioned this article by Peter Smith for the Associated Press: . He also wrote . Amanda mentioned a book she is writing that will come out later this year, which is titled . Watch Holly’s video answering the question “Is America a Christian nation?” . The Rev. Jennifer Hawks wrote this piece about Article VI for Baptist News Global: Amanda spoke with historian Steven Green in 2019 for this episode of our podcast series on the dangers of Christian nationalism: Michael Meyerson is the author of . You can read more about his 2014 lectures – given for the Walter B. and Kay W. Shurden Lectures on Religious Liberty and the Separation of Church and State – . The BJC Fellows Program is open to all young professionals interested in deepening their historical, legal and theological understanding of religious liberty. The deadline to apply for the 2024 class is March 1 – visit to learn more and apply. Segment 2 (starting at 24:21): Words from previous presidents to visit BJC’s website page with a few quotes from Founders, presidents, and Baptists about the relationship between church and state. The quotes include links or citations to the original source material. Segment 3 (starting at 33:20): What now? Respecting Religion is made possible by BJC’s generous donors. You can support these conversations . /episode/index/show/respectingreligion/id/30066918

S5, Ep. 16: The trouble with *religious* charter schools 02/15/2024

S5, Ep. 15: Black America’s changing religious landscape 02/08/2024

S5, Ep. 15: Black America’s changing religious landscape Much is said and assumed about the religious landscape of Black America, but it’s more diverse than the common narratives. Holly Hollman speaks with Dr. Sabrina E. Dent and Dr. Anthony Pinn about misconceptions and how they brought together Black Church leaders and Black nontheists for key conversations. Tune in for this open and honest conversation about how we can work across racial and religious lines to help all communities thrive. SHOW NOTES Segment 1 (starting at 00:35): Misconceptions about the religious landscape of Black America Dr. Anthony Pinn is the Agnes Cullen Arnold Professor of Humanities at Rice University, and he’s also the Founding Director of Rice’s . He is the author/editor of more than 35 books, and he is also director of research for the . Read Dr. Pinn’s full biography . Dr. Sabrina E. Dent is the director of the BJC Center for Faith, Justice and Reconciliation, which is the home of our project on Race and Religious Freedom. Learn more about the Center and . She is the editor and contributing author of the book . Read Dr. Dent’s full biography . “(Dis)belief: Reimagining the Religious Landscape of Black America” was the topic for the 2023 Religious Freedom Mobile Institute. in a piece by Jaziah Masters, Research Fellow for the BJC Center for Faith, Justice and Reconciliation. Segment 2 (starting at 20:13): The connections between religious freedom and racial justice BJC’s “Religious Freedom Has Been White Too Long: Voices of Black Scholars” was BJC’s 2021 lecture featuring Dr. Anthony Pinn, Dr. Nicole Myers Turner, Dr. Teresa L. Smallwood, and Dr. David Goatley. Watch the event and read a recap . James Baldwin wrote in , that the bulk of the country’s white population is beyond hope of moral rehabilitation. “They have been white, if I may so put it, too long.” Segment 3 (starting at 30:23): Key moments from the conference As mentioned, Dr. Dent and Dr. Pinn will be co-editors of a forthcoming book of essays from the participants in the conference. Keep up with BJC and the BJC Center for Faith, Justice and Reconciliation for the latest! Respecting Religion is made possible by BJC’s generous donors. You can support these conversations . /episode/index/show/respectingreligion/id/29858543

S5, Ep. 14: Faith in elections 02/01/2024

S5, Ep. 13: ‘God Made Trump,’ Biden campaigns at a church, and more news from the campaign trail 01/25/2024

S5, Ep. 13: ‘God Made Trump,’ Biden campaigns at a church, and more news from the campaign trail Now that the first votes have been cast in the presidential primaries, Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman look at some of the troubling statements and activities on the campaign trail concerning the role of religion and religious freedom – from both Democrats and Republicans. While candidates are – and should be – free to talk about the ways their faith inspires them, there are some red lines when it comes to politicking in houses of worship with tax-exempt resources or using political power as a way to impose religion on others. SHOW NOTES Segment 1 (starting at 00:38): What makes someone “religious” according to voters? Amanda and Holly mentioned the following articles: by By Dan Keating, Adrian Blanco and Clara Ence Morse for The Washington Post By Ruth Graham and Charles Homans for The New York Times by Samuel Benson for Deseret News by Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons for MSNBC.com. It includes a link to the “God Made Trump” campaign video Amanda and Holly discussed the “God Made a Fighter” video for the 2022 gubernatorial campaign of Ron DeSantis in episode 6 of season 4: . Amanda and Holly discussed the ReAwaken America tour in . Read more about Speaker Mike Johnson and Steve Bannon debating “God’s will” in this article by Mark Wingfield for Baptist News Global: Segment 2 (starting at 23:05): A war on Christians? Trump’s promises if he returns to office Holly mentioned this piece by Meryl Kornfield, Colby Itkowitz, Hannah Knowles and Marianne LeVine for The Washington Post: Read more about former President Donald Trump’s promises if he returns to office in this pice by Sarah Posner for MSNBC.com: Segment 3 (starting at 31:47): President Biden at Mother Emanuel Church Amanda mentioned this piece by Ken Macon for MSNBC.com on President Biden’s appearance at Mother Emanuel AME Church: BJC has a one-page explainer of how houses of worship and other religious nonprofits can how to use their prophetic voice in the political process while maintaining their 501(c)(3) tax status. , called “Advocates, not partisans.” Respecting Religion is made possible by BJC’s generous donors. You can support these conversations . /episode/index/show/respectingreligion/id/29646198

S5, Ep. 12: Rob Reiner and ‘God & Country’ director Dan Partland 01/18/2024

S5, Ep. 11: The first celebration of MLK Day 01/11/2024

S5, Ep. 10: The church-state legacy of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor 12/21/2023

S5, Ep. 10: The church-state legacy of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Justice Sandra Day O’Connor showed a thoughtful approach toward religious liberty issues during her time on the bench, upholding both the Free Exercise Clause and the Establishment Clause. Paying tribute to her soon after her passing on December 1, Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman remember Justice O’Connor’s contributions and talk about her legacy, sharing personal reflections as well as wisdom from Justice O’Connor that holds true today. They also look at her controversial endorsement test and how the Supreme Court has shifted – both the law and in terms of public opinion – after her retirement. Amanda and Holly also take a moment to share what we learned about you, our listeners, from this year’s Spotify Wrapped. SHOW NOTES: Segment 1 (starting at 00:38): The life of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Here are a few remembrances of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor: by Mark Walsh for SCOTUSblog on SCOTUSblog – The New York Times’ obituary by Linda Greenhouse Justice O’Connor’s of the Supreme Court exhibit on Justice O’Connor’s life Justice O’Connor’s funeral was a private event at the Washington National Cathedral, but it is available for the public to view . Segment 2 (starting at 15:41): Justice O’Connor on church-state cases by Don Byrd for BJC’s website Amanda and Holly mentioned the following cases: (1990) (1984) (2005) was the Ten Commandments case with Justice O’Connor’s famous concurrence. to learn more about the two Ten Commandments cases and decisions from a column Holly wrote in 2005. Segment 3 (starting at 26:49): The ongoing impact of Justice O’Connor Amanda and Holly mentioned that Justice O’Connor was one of the authors of the plurality opinion in (1992) Amanda and Holly discuss this article from Linda Greenhouse for The New York Times: Segment 4 (starting at 35:31): Who are your fellow listeners? See our Spotify Wrapped on Instagram . Our most popular podcast on Spotify in 2023 was Episode 22 of Season 4, discussing the . Our most shared one was Episode 23 of Season 4 on Respecting Religion is made possible by BJC’s generous donors. to support these conversations, and thank you for listening! /episode/index/show/respectingreligion/id/29184388

S5, Ep. 09: The trouble with school vouchers (part two) 12/14/2023

S5, Ep. 09: The trouble with school vouchers (part two) In part two of our conversation on school vouchers, Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman look at who really wants the troublesome programs, and why. They discuss how court decisions are chipping away at constitutional boundaries and dive into the policy debates and political fights over school vouchers that are pitting communities against each other. Plus, they share the origins of some of the language used in these conversations and why Texas – surprisingly – hasn’t passed a voucher program. SHOW NOTES Segment 1 (starting at 00:38): Analyzing Zelman and cases chipping away at constitutional boundaries Listen to part one of this conversion in . Holly and Amanda discuss the ruling in the 2002 case of Zelman v. Simmons-Harris. You can read the opinion and dissent . They mention a trilogy of cases that came later – click the case name for more information, including podcast episodes: (2017) (2020) (2022) Segment 2 (starting at 06:04): Policy debates and political fights Holly and Amanda mentioned the following articles: by Andrew Atterbury for Politico by Nancy MacLean for The Washington Post in 2021 by Deven Carlson for Brookings was the headline of the article by Robert T. Garrett on the front page of the Dallas Morning News “ By Brian Lopez and Patrick Svitek for The Texas Tribune Amanda and Holly discussed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s push for school vouchers in . Learn more about Pastors for Texas Children and their work countering vouchers by . Segment 3: (starting at 24:00): Additional resources on vouchers Here are some additional resources from BJC on school vouchers: by Don Byrd (March 2023) byJennifer Hawks (February 2020) by Jennifer Hawks (March 2015) You can also access additional resources on religion and public schools on our website. Respecting Religion is made possible by BJC’s generous donors. You can support these conversations . /episode/index/show/respectingreligion/id/29078608

S5, Ep. 08: The trouble with school vouchers 12/07/2023

S5, Ep. 07: Barbara Jordan’s 1986 speech on church-state separation resonates today 11/30/2023

S5, Ep. 06: RFRA at 30 11/16/2023

S5, Ep. 06: RFRA at 30 Thirty years ago today, President Bill Clinton signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) into law. It was a monumental event in religious liberty law at the time, and it remains part of an even more complex legal landscape of religious exemptions today. Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman look at the standard set by RFRA and discuss how the law has been used in cases dealing with issues ranging from sacramental drug use to application of health insurance regulations. They discuss the non-controversial applications of RFRA, too, and the search for win-win solutions to complicated situations that arise in a religiously pluralistic society. SHOW NOTES Segment 1 (starting at 00:38): The need for and passage of RFRA Learn more about the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) on BJC’s website: Holly wrote a column on RFRA for Word&Way’s “A Public Witness” newsletter, and you can read it here: Read the text of the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act . Amanda mentioned these two “high water mark” cases in the period before 1990: Sherbert v. Verner (1963) and Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972). The 1990 Employment Division v. Smith is the case often known as the “peyote case.” We played audio from Justice Antonin Scalia reading the opinion of the Court from the bench, which you can listen to and read . Watch the signing ceremony for RFRA on November 16, 1993, on the YouTube channel of the William J. Clinton Presidential Library. Holly mentioned available on our website, produced for the 20th anniversary of RFRA. Segment 2 (starting at 14:16): Twists and turns of RFRA over 30 years Amanda mentioned the 1997 case that struck down RFRA as applied to the states: City of Boerne v. Flores. The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 (RLUIPA) has the same standard as RFRA, but it has not been the subject of so many controversies. Holly and Amanda mentioned three other RFRA cases: Gonzales v. O Centro Espírita Beneficente União do Vegetal in 2006 (also known as the “UDV” case), Tanzin v. Tanvir in 2020, and Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores in 2014. Holly wrote about the application of RFRA to corporations in light of the Hobby Lobby decision in 2014: J. Brent Walker, former executive director of BJC at the time, wrote about the Hobby Lobby decision in 2014: Segment 3 (starting at 32:28): The state of RFRA today Here are additional resources from BJC providing more context on the application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act: Podcasts: (2020) (2020) (2021) Video: of former BJC General Counsel Oliver “Buzz” Thomas discussing the origins of RFRA Resources from BJC on cases: (2016) (2020) Additional reading: By J. Brent Walker, 2015 by Holly Hollman, 2014 by J. Brent Walker, 2014 by Holly Hollman, 2013 by J. Brent Walker, 2013 Respecting Religion is made possible by BJC’s generous donors. You can support these conversations . /episode/index/show/respectingreligion/id/28670973

S5, Ep. 05: An alarming push to put chaplains in public schools 11/09/2023

S5, Ep. 04: A pivotal day in the U.S. House 11/02/2023

S5, Ep. 04: A pivotal day in the U.S. House Get an inside look at the U.S. House of Representatives and the challenges of Christian nationalism in this week’s episode. Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman take you behind-the-scenes of Amanda’s testimony to Congress, held on the same day lawmakers elected Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., to be Speaker of the House. They share key moments from the hearing on religious freedom around the world, including a powerful moment with Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla. Plus, they discuss troubling statements from Speaker Johnson, his embrace of Christian nationalism, and how he might navigate his new role. Segment 1 (starting at 00:38): Returning to testify before Congress Read Amanda’s written testimony . Watch a portion of Amanda’s opening statement , and on the YouTube channel of the U.S. House Oversight’s Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs. Learn more about the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom . It is also known by its initials USCIRF, pronounced “You-Surf” in conversation. The United Nations has devoted to the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which will be Dec 10, 2023. Read more about BJC’s advocacy fighting the travel ban . Segment 2 (starting at 17:34): Questions from Congress and an exchange with Rep. Maxwell Frost You can watch the exchange with Amanda and Rep. Frost . Segment 3 (starting at 30:08): Speaker Mike Johnson and Christian nationalism Amanda is quoted in this article by Nick Mordowanec for Newsweek: Amanda is quoted in this article by Peter Smith for the Associated Press: Brian Kaylor and Jeremy Fuzy of Word&Way wrote this piece on Speaker Mike Johnson for the “A Public Witness” newsletter: Dr. Kristin Du Mez did a Q&A with Politico’s Katelyn Fossett about Speaker Johnson: Dr. Andrew Whitehead and Dr. Samuel Perry wrote this piece for TIME magazine: Amanda mentioned Dr. Walter B. “Buddy” Shurden’s writings on Baptist history. of his “How We Got That Way” presentation on Baptists and religious liberty. Holly mentioned this piece in The New Yorker by David Kirpatrick on ADF: Respecting Religion is made possible by BJC’s generous donors. You can support these conversations . /episode/index/show/respectingreligion/id/28497143

S5, Ep. 03: SCOTUS is fixated on history. What’s prayer got to do with it? 10/26/2023

S5, Ep. 02: Southern Baptist Convention president, ‘White Evangelical Racism’ author, and Respecting Religion co-host discuss Christian nationalism 10/19/2023

S5, Ep. 02: Southern Baptist Convention president, ‘White Evangelical Racism’ author, and Respecting Religion co-host discuss Christian nationalism What happens when you talk about Christian nationalism with the president of the Southern Baptist Convention, a historian who wrote a book on white evangelical racism, and the lead organizer of Christians Against Christian Nationalism? Find out as we bring you portions of a panel conversation recorded in September during the Texas Tribune Festival. The Rev. Dr. Bart Barber, Dr. Anthea Butler, and Amanda Tyler talk about Christian nationalism’s connection to the January 6 attack, Baptist history, American history, Christian citizenship, and much more. You might hear surprising areas of agreement in this honest, in-depth, and animated conversation. Segment 1 (starting at 02:35): Introduction to today’s show We are playing excerpts from a conversation from the , recorded on September 22, 2023. The participants are: , executive director of BJC, lead organizer of Christians Against Christian Nationalism, and co-host of Respecting Religion , president of the Southern Baptist Convention and pastor of First Baptist Church of Farmersville, Texas , the Geraldine R. Segal Professor in American Social Thought and chair of the Religious Studies Department at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the author of White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America Moderator , Texas Tribune reporter covering democracy and threats to it; previously, he covered religion at the Houston Chronicle Amanda shared a video clip of the conversation on her X account, which you can view . was written by Roger Williams in 1644. Segment 2 (starting at 11:59): The overlaps of Christian nationalism Read more about the push in Texas to install public school “chaplains” at this link: Segment 3 (starting at 19:24): The draw of Christian nationalism and Christian involvement in politics Dr. Butler’s book is . You can read the Southern Baptist Convention’s statement of faith . is about religious liberty. Segment 4 (starting at 31:23): Christian nationalism in churches and in politics Read the Christians Against Christian Nationalism statement and learn more about the campaign . Segment 5 (starting at 37:21): Christian nationalism and the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol Read the report on Christian Nationalism and the January 6, 2021, Insurrection . It was produced by BJC and the Freedom From Religion Foundation, and features contributions from Amanda Tyler and Dr. Anthea Butler, along with many others. Read the letter submitted to the January 6 Select Committee from Christian leaders . Watch Rep. Jared Huffman’s floor speech about Christian nationalism . Watch Amanda Tyler’s testimony to Congress on Christian nationalism . She discusses it in of Respecting Religion. Segment 6 (starting at 43:51): Differences in Christian nationalism and faith-based advocacy Read the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” . Respecting Religion is made possible by BJC’s generous donors. You can support these conversations . /episode/index/show/respectingreligion/id/28367225

S5, Ep. 01: Live Q&A with Holly and Amanda 10/12/2023

S5, Ep. 01: Live Q&A with Holly and Amanda Is the Supreme Court immune from public pressure? What is the role of the government when it comes to nondiscrimination laws, gender identity, and posting Scripture? As we begin season 5 of Respecting Religion, Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman take live questions from an audience on these topics and more. Hear their updates from the summer as they share what we can expect from this new Supreme Court term, as well as how decisions are impacting our country at all levels. SHOW NOTES: Segment 1 (starting at 1:18): Welcome back for season 5 Amanda spoke about the role of religious nationalism in the Israel-Gaza War this week at a church in Pennsylvania during a previously-scheduled talk on Christian nationalism. “I believe God weeps at the sight of God’s children killing one another, and God yearns for peace,” she said. You can watch her remarks . Amanda and Holly discussed the decisions in Groff v. DeJoy and 303 Creative v. Elenis in our . Read Holly’s column on Groff: Read more reactions to the Supreme Court’s decision striking down race-conscious college admissions from BJC’s fall magazine, including from the BJC Center for Faith, Justice and Reconciliation. Holly talked about the new Supreme Court term in this article by Pamela Manson for UPI: Amanda mentioned this op-ed she wrote for CNN: Read more about Amanda’s move to Texas in her recent column: Segment 2 (starting at 12:00): Questions from our audience The first question referred to remarks Justice Samuel Alito made about supposed hostility to religion in a 2022 speech, which you can watch . This episode was recorded during Banned Books Week, which took place from October 1-7. Learn more . Learn more about the troubling law in Texas requiring school boards to vote on creating a “chaplain” program and how you can take action on our website at Amanda mentioned from the current and former leaders of Texas Baptists denouncing “School Choice Sunday.” Read more in this article by Ken Camp for the Baptist Standard: Amanda and Holly had an in-depth discussion on the Respect for Marriage Act in . Respecting Religion is made possible by BJC’s generous donors. You can support these conversations . /episode/index/show/respectingreligion/id/28299632

Join us for season 5 of Respecting Religion 09/29/2023

S4, Ep. 26: SCOTUS decides Groff and 303 Creative 07/06/2023

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