HeyJaredJust Liberty
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…
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80. Paper Rights and Religious Minorities - with Audra Savage (opens the original)
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The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Landor raises a basic question: what good is a religious-liberty right if the person harmed can't get a meaningful remedy? This episode explores whether American religious liberty works equally well for everyone—or whether minority traditions face higher practical barriers. Show Notes Article | Amy Howe, "Court rules former Louisiana inmate cannot sue prison officials in religious dispute over long hair", SCOTUSblog, June 23, 2026. Article | Audra Savage, S
79. Can Religion Save Democracy? - with Matthew Kaemingk (opens the original)
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Can people of deep religious conviction live together politically without trying to dominate one another? A Christian theologian and a Muslim political scientist believe that religion can strengthen American democracy, and that more religion in American life won't necessarily fuel more Christian nationalism. Show Notes Facebook: Matthew KaemingkX: @matthewkaemingkLinkedIn: /in/matthew-kaemingk/ Book | Can Religion Save Democracy? by Matthew Kaemingk and Shadi Hamid. Website | Dr. Matthew Kaeming
78. The Christian Past that Wasn't - with Warren Throckmorton (opens the original)
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A look at the contested legacy of Thomas Jefferson, religious liberty, and the way Christian nationalist arguments use—and misuse—the founding generation. Today's guest is Warren Throckmorton. Show Notes Substack: @warrenthrockmortonFacebook: WarrenThrockmorton Book | The Christian Past that Wasn't: Debunking the Christian Nationalist Myths that Hijack History, by Warren Throckmorton. Book | Getting Jefferson Right, by Michael Coulter and Warren Throckmorton. Podcast | The Christian Past that Wa
77. Christian Nation? Not So Fast - with John Fea (opens the original)
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Everyone wants a simple answer: Is America a Christian nation or a secular republic? One historian believes that America's history resists both slogans and suggests that the real story is messier than either side would like. Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/SvZHBy_KdWY Show Notes Book | In God We Trust: Was America Founded as a Christian Nation? by John Fea.
76. When the State Says "Amen" with Alan Brownstein (opens the original)
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When government speaks about God, who is included—and who is pushed aside? A conversation about official prayer, government religious speech, religious equality, and changing First Amendment jurisprudence.Article | "Why there are (and should be) constitutional restraints on government religious speech," by Alan Brownstein and Vikram Amar.
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