The whole idea of religious freedom in America has taken a PR hit. For some, it’s a cover for for bigotry or tool for Christian nationalists; for others it’s the last line of defense in a society that’s becoming hostile to traditional faith.
Is there a better way to think and talk about religious freedom in America that doesn’t buy into political extremes?
Join hosts Alan Reinach - executive director of the Church-State Council who has been litigating religious liberty cases for nearly 40 years - and Bettina Krause - editor of Liberty Magazine, which has been at the forefront of religious liberty conversations since 1906 - as they interview experts in law politics, or faith to tackle tough religious freedom questions - not just from the courts, but from the culture.
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The whole idea of religious freedom in America has taken a PR hit. For some, it’s a cover for for bigotry or tool for Christian nationalists; for others it’s the last line of defense in a society that’s becoming hostile to traditional faith.
Is there a better way to think and talk about religious freedom in America that doesn’t buy into political extremes?
Join hosts Alan Reinach - executive director of the Church-State Council who has been litigating religious liberty cases for nearly 40 years - and Bettina Krause - editor of Liberty Magazine, which has been at the forefront of religious liberty conversations since 1906 - as they interview experts in law politics, or faith to tackle tough religious freedom questions - not just from the courts, but from the culture.
Listen to Liberty Matters for a fresh, balanced take on religious liberty and church-state issues.
Coming Spring 2024. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.
41: Quakers, ICE, and "chilled expression" with Noah Merrill.
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7 months ago
41: Quakers, ICE, and "chilled expression" with Noah Merrill.
Houses of worship are no longer off-limits for immigration enforcement as the Trump administration pursues aggressive new policies. But some faith groups are drawing First Amendment lines and asking the courts to enforce them.
Guest:
Noah Merrill, Secretary, New England Yearly Meeting of Friends
Show Notes:
The legal complaint filed by Quakers and others against the new immigration enforcement policies: https://democracyforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Complaint.pdf
Background information to the case and preliminary injunction: https://www.friendsjournal.org/quakers-sue-immigration/ Website for the New England Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends: https://neym.org
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The whole idea of religious freedom in America has taken a PR hit. For some, it’s a cover for for bigotry or tool for Christian nationalists; for others it’s the last line of defense in a society that’s becoming hostile to traditional faith.
Is there a better way to think and talk about religious freedom in America that doesn’t buy into political extremes?
Join hosts Alan Reinach - executive director of the Church-State Council who has been litigating religious liberty cases for nearly 40 years - and Bettina Krause - editor of Liberty Magazine, which has been at the forefront of religious liberty conversations since 1906 - as they interview experts in law politics, or faith to tackle tough religious freedom questions - not just from the courts, but from the culture.
Listen to Liberty Matters for a fresh, balanced take on religious liberty and church-state issues.
Coming Spring 2024. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.
