The Struggle for Real Religious Freedom: A Talk with Andrew Seidel
Secular Left
English - December 02, 2023 17:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBPolitics News News Commentary first amendment civil rights freedom of religion atheism humanism nonbelief social justice Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Ever wondered why the separation of church and state is a formidable pillar of modern democracies? Join us as we dissect this essential concept with no other than Andrew Seidel, the vice president of strategic communications for Americans United, an accomplished author, and a relentless defender of the First Amendment. With over a decade of experience in law, Andrew's insights into the legal concept of 'standing' and how the ever-important separation of church and state influences the issues we face today, promise to be both fascinating and educational.
This not so subtle weaponization of religious freedom threatens democracy by privileging a select few such as the new speaker of the US House Michael Johnson, a Christian Nationalist of the first order. As we weave through the integral threads of church-state separation within the fabric of our republic, the significance of authentic religious freedom and the strive for unexceptional equality becomes evident. Andrew concludes our engrossing dialogue on a positive note, expressing optimism in the growing awareness of people towards this significant struggle. Eye-opening and enlightening, this conversation is a must for those keen on comprehending the profound correlation between religion, state, and the fight for equality in America.
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