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.
54: A Street Preacher Gets His Day in Court. Interview with Nate Kellum
Just Liberty
21 minutes
2 months ago
54: A Street Preacher Gets His Day in Court. Interview with Nate Kellum
Should a street preacher in Brandon, Mississippi, be allowed to challenge the constitutionality of a local ordinance that was used to silence his message? The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Olivier v. City of Brandon, a case that brings together core civil liberties: the freedom of speech, the free exercise of religion, and the fundamental right of individuals to access the courts. At stake is whether citizens can meaningfully challenge government actions that suppress religious expression in public spaces.
Show Notes
Article | "Supreme Court to consider reviving Mississippi evangelist’s challenge to protest ordinance," by Ella Lee. https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5383473-supreme-court-evangelists-challenge/
Case description | https://firstliberty.org/cases/gabriel-olivier/#simple1
Cert Petition | First Liberty brief asking Supreme Court to review Olivier v. City of Brandon. https://firstliberty.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Olivier-Cert.-Petition_Redacted.pdf
Website | First Liberty Institute https://firstliberty.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.
