S4, Ep. 11: The National Prayer Breakfast and religious freedom
On February 2, we’ll see the 71st installment of an event that always raises eyebrows and makes news. The National Prayer Breakfast has been around since 1953, but what is it? Does it promote religious freedom, or is it yet another example of Christian nationalism? Amanda and Holly explore the legitimate questions it raises about faith in public life and the relationship between the institutions of government and religion. They also share their thoughts on what we should do about the National Prayer Breakfast and the key differences between it and the National Day of Prayer.
Religious liberty advocates applaud Biden administration rollback of Trump policies allowing faith-based discrimination
Biden administration proposed rule advances religious freedom
BJC’s Holly Hollman says the proposed regulations strengthen the constitutional safeguards governing the relationship between the federal government and faith-based social service providers.
S4, Ep. 10: A report, a prayer vigil, and a somber anniversary: Two years after January 6
After our country marked the second anniversary of the January 6 insurrection, Amanda and Holly share their reactions to the report released by the January 6 Select Committee at the end of 2022, including the lack of any mention of Christian nationalism and why that matters. Amanda and Holly also discuss the importance of Christian leaders providing an alternative witness to the Christian nationalism exhibited during the attack on the Capitol. And, they review how the insurrection still shapes our world and how it – surprisingly – doesn’t shape Capitol tours.
