July 16, 2026

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Why Today’s Religious Liberty Battles Are Really About Free Speech

Most religious liberty fights in court today aren’t just about belief. They’re about expression. Whether it’s a prayer on the 50-yard line, a wedding website, or a bakery counter, the real question is: Can the government make you say something you don’t believe?

In my talk this weekend for the Adventist Today Sabbath Seminar, I explained how the First Amendment protects both speech and religion, and why those two freedoms are now at the center of nearly every major case.

The video breaks down:

  • What the First Amendment actually protects

  • Why “you can’t yell fire in a theater” is misunderstood

  • What recent Supreme Court cases really say

This video will give you a clear, practical update on what’s changing and why.

Watch the full video here: