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.
47: Wading into the weeds - Catholic charter school Supreme Court case -with Todd McFarland.
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47: Wading into the weeds - Catholic charter school Supreme Court case -with Todd McFarland.
Why is a church with a 150-year history of supporting church-state separation sitting out the much-debated St. Isidore charter school litigation, which implicates the First Amendment establishment clause? Answer: It's complicated.Guest:Todd McFarland, deputy general counsel, Seventh-day Adventist world churchShow Notes:Opinion of the Oklahoma Supreme Court: https://religiousliberty.nd.edu/assets/575311/1058190300_20240625_085757_.pdf
SCOTUSblog article providing background to the St. Isidore Charter School case: https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/01/supreme-court-will-weigh-in-on-effort-to-found-nations-first-religious-charter-school/
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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.
