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Category: Civic Religion

When the State Critiques the Sermon: The Dangerous Signal of House Resolution 59

Posted on January 25, 2025January 26, 2025 by ReligiousLiberty.TV

By condemning a sermon, House Resolution 59 risks crossing a line that should never be blurred: the ability of clergy to address issues of conscience without interference or condemnation from the state.

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Faith, Power, and the Politics of Prayer in the Inauguration

Posted on January 24, 2025February 3, 2025 by ReligiousLiberty.TV

For every comforting prayer of unity, there was a reminder of the risk involved in dissent—of what happens when clergy challenge the status quo instead of blessing it.

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The Story of America’s Motto: “In God We Trust”

Posted on August 26, 2024August 27, 2024 by ReligiousLiberty.TV

“In God We Trust” – these four simple words have become deeply ingrained in American culture, appearing on currency, government buildings, and even in some state mottos. But where did this phrase come from, and how did it become so central to American identity? The origins of “In God We Trust” as a national motto…

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The Romans in their Decadence (French: Les Romains de la décadence) - Painting by Thomas Couture, 1847

The Intersection of Art and Religion: Paris Olympics 2024’s Controversial Performance Analyzed

Posted on July 28, 2024July 28, 2024 by ReligiousLiberty.TV

The controversy over the 2024 Paris Olympics highlights the balance between Christian freedom and responsibility.

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Project 2025’s Sunday-Saturday Challenge: Should Adventists Be Concerned?

Posted on July 17, 2024December 24, 2024 by ReligiousLiberty.TV

The project’s proposal to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to mandate time-and-a-half pay for Sunday work reflects a traditional view of the Sabbath. However, this focus on Sunday has sparked concerns among religious groups like Seventh-day Adventists, who observe their Sabbath from Friday sundown to Saturday sundown. While the proposal includes provisions for varying Sabbath practices, its primary emphasis on Sunday could inadvertently marginalize other faiths.

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“So help me God” and the jury – 11th Circuit rules juror who claimed “divine revelation” properly dismissed

Posted on January 13, 2020January 30, 2020 by Michael Peabody

When jurors are selected for trial in Federal court, they are asked to adopt the phrase “so help me God.” What happens when they take that oath too seriously?

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Weaponized Intercession: The Dangers of Using Prayer to Win at Politics

Posted on May 3, 2018May 3, 2018 by Barry Kimbrough

All this fight over prayer should give Christians pause for thought. Have we misused prayer in our zeal to bring America back to God? Whether intended or not, many have viewed the forceful efforts of Christians to preserve public prayer as motivated by the desire to exploit it for purposes of proselytizing, promoting Christianity, or disparaging other religions.

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