assets/media/FreedomsRing/ assets/media/FreedomsRing/ http://churchstate.org/index.php?id=49 iTunes Channel Subtitle Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:47:52 -0500 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:47:52 -0500 en-us © 2009 www.churchstate.org MODx Powered! MODcast info@churchstate.org (Church State Council) info@churchstate.org 60 ChurchState.org A nationally syndicated weekly broadcast on issues of religious freedom. Freedom’s Ring Radio is a nationally syndicated weekly broadcast produced by the Church State Council in cooperation with the North American Religious Liberty Association. Church State Council info@churchstate.org No http://churchstate.org/assets/templates/csc/images/podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/index.php?id=49 Religious Liberty Retrospective J. Brent Walker, Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty reviewing the significant Supreme Court decisions and developments of the first decade of the twenty first century. J. Brent Walker, Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty reviewing the significant Supreme Court decisions and developments of the first decade of the twenty first century. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3-13-10 - Religious Liberty Perspective.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Religious Liberty Retrospective [pub_date] 00:00:00 Ethnic Violence Erupts in Nigeria David Dettoni, Director of Operations and Outreach, United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, discussing a recent slaughter of some 500 Christian villagers, allegedly in retaliation for an earlier killing of Muslims, near Jos, Nigeria. David Dettoni, Director of Operations and Outreach, United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, discussing a recent slaughter of some 500 Christian villagers, allegedly in retaliation for an earlier killing of Muslims, near Jos, Nigeria. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/8-21-10 - Ethnic Violence Erupts in Nigeria.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Ethnic Violence Erupts in Nigeria [pub_date] 00:00:00 Phoenix Church Bells Case Erik Stanley, senior legal counsel, Alliance Defense Fund, www.telladf.org, recounting how the city of Phoenix, Arizona, prosecuted and convicted a bishop for ringing church bells, in violation of a noise ordinance, and vigorously defended this conviction against a constitutional challenge in Federal Court. Erik Stanley, senior legal counsel, Alliance Defense Fund, www.telladf.org, recounting how the city of Phoenix, Arizona, prosecuted and convicted a bishop for ringing church bells, in violation of a noise ordinance, and vigorously defended this conviction against a constitutional challenge in Federal Court. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/8-14-10 - Phoenix Church Bells Case.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Phoenix Church Bells Case [pub_date] 00:00:00 Patience With God: Faith for People Who Don’t Like Religion (or Atheism) Author Frank Schaeffer, son of the late Francis Schaeffer, discussing his latest book. Author Frank Schaeffer, son of the late Francis Schaeffer, discussing his latest book. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/8-7-10 - Faith for People Who Don't Like Religion(2).mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Patience With God: Faith for People Who Don’t Like Religion (or Atheism) [pub_date] 00:00:00 Religious Liberty Retrospective J. Brent Walker, Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, reviewing the significant Supreme Court decisions and developments of the first decade of the twenty first century. J. Brent Walker, Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, reviewing the significant Supreme Court decisions and developments of the first decade of the twenty first century. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3-13-10 - Religious Liberty Perspective.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Religious Liberty Retrospective [pub_date] 00:00:00 Persecution of Christians in India Nicholas P. Miller, Esq., Director of the Andrews University International Religious Liberty Institute, discussing persecution of Christians in the Indian state of Orissa. Nicholas P. Miller, Esq., Director of the Andrews University International Religious Liberty Institute, discussing persecution of Christians in the Indian state of Orissa. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/7-31-10 - Persecution of Christians in India.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Persecution of Christians in India [pub_date] 00:00:00 Sunday Revival in the European Union Lincoln Steed, Editor of Liberty Magazine, www.libertymagazine.org, the nation’s oldest and best publication devoted to religious freedom, discussing the status of Sunday in the European Union. Lincoln Steed, Editor of Liberty Magazine, www.libertymagazine.org, the nation’s oldest and best publication devoted to religious freedom, discussing the status of Sunday in the European Union. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/7-24-10 - Sunday Revival in the European Union.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Sunday Revival in the European Union [pub_date] 00:00:00 Compulsory Unionization Bill Defeated in Washington State Greg Hamilton, President of the Northwest Religious Liberty Association, talks about a bill to compel child care centers and owners to be unionized. Greg Hamilton, President of the Northwest Religious Liberty Association, talks about a bill to compel child care centers and owners to be unionized. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/7-17-10 - Compulsory Unionization Bill Defeated in Washington State.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Compulsory Unionization Bill Defeated in Washington State [pub_date] 00:00:00 Ask God what your grade is! Attorney David Hacker, with the Alliance Defense Fund, discussing an egregious case of hostility and discrimination against a Christian student in a Los Angeles community college, and the successful injunction against a speech code restricting “offensive” speech on campus Attorney David Hacker, with the Alliance Defense Fund, discussing an egregious case of hostility and discrimination against a Christian student in a Los Angeles community college, and the successful injunction against a speech code restricting “offensive” speech on campus http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/7-10-10 - Ask God What Your grade Is.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Ask God what your grade is! [pub_date] 00:00:00 Freedom and Security and Torture Policy As the new administration backs away from prior policies regarding waterboarding, Attorney James Standish, Associate Director of Public Affairs & Religious Liberty for the Seventh-day Adventist Church, discusses the immorality of torture from a Christian worldview. As the new administration backs away from prior policies regarding waterboarding, Attorney James Standish, Associate Director of Public Affairs & Religious Liberty for the Seventh-day Adventist Church, discusses the immorality of torture from a Christian worldview. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/7-3-10 - Freedom and Security and Torture Policy.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Freedom and Security and Torture Policy [pub_date] 00:00:00 Accreditation Threats to Canadian Universities Grace Mackintosh, Director of Public Affairs for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada, regarding threats to accreditation of religious colleges and universities in Canada. Grace Mackintosh, Director of Public Affairs for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada, regarding threats to accreditation of religious colleges and universities in Canada. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6-26-10 - Accreditation Threates to Canadian Universities.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Accreditation Threats to Canadian Universities [pub_date] 00:00:00 Missionaries and Diplomats James Standish, Emeritus President of the North American Religious Liberty Association, discussing the role of missionaries as ambassadors for the United States, and the positive role they play internationally in light of postmodern criticism of missionary activities. James Standish, Emeritus President of the North American Religious Liberty Association, discussing the role of missionaries as ambassadors for the United States, and the positive role they play internationally in light of postmodern criticism of missionary activities. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6-19-10 - Missionaries and Diplomats.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Missionaries and Diplomats [pub_date] 00:00:00 Faith-Based Initiative Tune Up By Obama Administration, Part 2 Melissa Rogers, Director of the Center for Religion and Public Affairs, Wake Forest University Divinity School, discussing the Obama Administration’s assembling a stellar interfaith panel to analyze the “faith-based” initiative, and make recommendations. Melissa Rogers, Director of the Center for Religion and Public Affairs, Wake Forest University Divinity School, discussing the Obama Administration’s assembling a stellar interfaith panel to analyze the “faith-based” initiative, and make recommendations. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6-12-10 - Faith-based Initiative by Obama Part 2.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Faith-Based Initiative Tune Up By Obama Administration, Part 2 [pub_date] 00:00:00 Faith-Based Initiative Tune Up By Obama Administration, Part 1 Melissa Rogers, Director of the Center for Religion and Public Affairs, Wake Forest University Divinity School, discussing the Obama Administration’s assembling a stellar interfaith panel to analyze the “faith-based” initiative, and make recommendations. Melissa Rogers, Director of the Center for Religion and Public Affairs, Wake Forest University Divinity School, discussing the Obama Administration’s assembling a stellar interfaith panel to analyze the “faith-based” initiative, and make recommendations. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6-5-10 - Faith-based Initiative by Obama Part 1.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Faith-Based Initiative Tune Up By Obama Administration, Part 1 [pub_date] 00:00:00 Oregon Passes Workplace Religious Freedom Bills Greg Hamilton, president of the Northwest Religious Liberty Association, discussing two bills protecting religious freedom for workers of various religions. Greg Hamilton, president of the Northwest Religious Liberty Association, discussing two bills protecting religious freedom for workers of various religions. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5-29-10 - Oregon Passes Religious Freedom Bills.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Oregon Passes Workplace Religious Freedom Bills [pub_date] 00:00:00 Ethnic Violence Erupts in Nigeria David Dettoni, Director of Operations and Outreach, United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, discussing a recent slaughter of some 500 Christian villagers, allegedly in retaliation for an earlier killing of Muslims, near Jos, Nigeria. David Dettoni, Director of Operations and Outreach, United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, discussing a recent slaughter of some 500 Christian villagers, allegedly in retaliation for an earlier killing of Muslims, near Jos, Nigeria. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5-22-10 - Ethnic Violence Erupts in Nigeria.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Ethnic Violence Erupts in Nigeria [pub_date] 00:00:00 City Says No to Religious Meetings at Home Daniel Blomberg, Staff Attorney, Alliance Defense Fund, discussing Gilbert, Arizona’s provision that religious assemblies are not allowed in single family homes! Daniel Blomberg, Staff Attorney, Alliance Defense Fund, discussing Gilbert, Arizona’s provision that religious assemblies are not allowed in single family homes! http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5-15-10 - City Says No to Religious Mtgs at Home.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/City Says No to Religious Meetings at Home [pub_date] 00:00:00 Perry v. Schwarzenneger: Marriage on Trial Jordan Lorence, senior legal counsel with the Alliance Defense Fund, reporting on the trial proceedings. Jordan Lorence, senior legal counsel with the Alliance Defense Fund, reporting on the trial proceedings. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5-8-10 - Marriage on Trial.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Perry v. Schwarzenneger: Marriage on Trial [pub_date] 00:00:00 Health Care Rights of Conscience Steve Aden, senior legal counsel with the Alliance Defense Fund, discussing the case of a nurse who was forced to participate in an abortion, against her religious beliefs, on threat of losing her job and her license. Steve Aden, senior legal counsel with the Alliance Defense Fund, discussing the case of a nurse who was forced to participate in an abortion, against her religious beliefs, on threat of losing her job and her license. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5-1-10 - Health Care Rights of Conscience.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Health Care Rights of Conscience [pub_date] 00:00:00 Challenges to Faith-Based Organizations Stanley Carlson Thies, president of the Institutional Religious Freedom Alliance, discussing the role of faith-based charities, the need to protect them through religious exemptions, and the unique challenges they face, especially from wooden “non-discrimination” laws that threaten their right to exist. Stanley Carlson Thies, president of the Institutional Religious Freedom Alliance, discussing the role of faith-based charities, the need to protect them through religious exemptions, and the unique challenges they face, especially from wooden “non-discrimination” laws that threaten their right to exist. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4-24-10 - Challenges to Faith-Based Organizations(1).mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Challenges to Faith-Based Organizations [pub_date] 00:00:00 Campus Censorship David French, Alliance Defense Fund, discussing campus speech codes, and accreditation issues that threaten to put the gospel in chains on campus, and coerce students to express support for beliefs or behaviors they find offensive. David French, Alliance Defense Fund, discussing campus speech codes, and accreditation issues that threaten to put the gospel in chains on campus, and coerce students to express support for beliefs or behaviors they find offensive. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4-17-10 - Campus Censorship.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Campus Censorship [pub_date] 00:00:00 Free Speech and Religion Update Barry Bussey, Executive Director of the North American Religious Liberty Association, discusses three recent issues: the Focus on the Family Superbowl ad; Bible verses on rifle scopes; and Secretary Clinton’s speech on Internet Religious Freedom. Barry Bussey, Executive Director of the North American Religious Liberty Association, discusses three recent issues: the Focus on the Family Superbowl ad; Bible verses on rifle scopes; and Secretary Clinton’s speech on Internet Religious Freedom. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4-10-10 - Free Speech and Religion.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Free Speech and Religion Update [pub_date] 00:00:00 Yuma, AZ Prefers Bars to Churches Eric Treene, senior counsel to the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, discussing a city that refuses to permit churches to locate downtown, so that liquor establishments can thrive. Eric Treene, senior counsel to the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, discussing a city that refuses to permit churches to locate downtown, so that liquor establishments can thrive. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4-3-10 - Yuma Arizona Prefers Bars.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Yuma, AZ Prefers Bars to Churches [pub_date] 00:00:00 Patience With God: Faith for People Who Don’t Like Religion (or Atheism) Author Frank Schaeffer, son of the late Francis Schaeffer, discussing his latest book. Author Frank Schaeffer, son of the late Francis Schaeffer, discussing his latest book. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3-27-10 - Patience with God.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Patience With God: Faith for People Who Don’t Like Religion (or Atheism) [pub_date] 00:00:00 The Role of Religion in American Foreign Policy: Vietnam - a case study Judd Birdsall, with the U.S. State Department’s Office of International Religious Freedom, discussing the remarkable turnaround in religious freedom in Vietnam, and the role U.S. policy played Judd Birdsall, with the U.S. State Department’s Office of International Religious Freedom, discussing the remarkable turnaround in religious freedom in Vietnam, and the role U.S. policy played http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3-20-10 - Religion in Americna Foreign Policy.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/The Role of Religion in American Foreign Policy: Vietnam - a case study [pub_date] 00:00:00 Civil Religion and the Presidential Prayer Breakfast Barry Bussey, discussing President Obama’s recent speech at the prayer breakfast, and the larger role of civil religion in American life. Barry Bussey, discussing President Obama’s recent speech at the prayer breakfast, and the larger role of civil religion in American life. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3-6-10 - Civil Religion and the Presidential Prayer Breakfast.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Civil Religion and the Presidential Prayer Breakfast [pub_date] 00:00:00 The Next Decade: The Main Issues Facing Religious Freedom Dr. John Graz, Secretary General of the International Religious Liberty Association, discussing expected challenges to religious freedom globally, and the dim prospects for improving religious freedom in the coming years. Dr. John Graz, Secretary General of the International Religious Liberty Association, discussing expected challenges to religious freedom globally, and the dim prospects for improving religious freedom in the coming years. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2-27-10 The Next Decade.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/The Next Decade: The Main Issues Facing Religious Freedom [pub_date] 00:00:00 Arizona Tuition Tax Credit Stands . . . For Now Gary McCaleb, senior counsel for the Alliance Defense Fund, discussing challenges to corporate and individual tax credit programs in Arizona for school tuition Gary McCaleb, senior counsel for the Alliance Defense Fund, discussing challenges to corporate and individual tax credit programs in Arizona for school tuition http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2-20-10 - Arizona Tuition Tax Credit Stands.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Arizona Tuition Tax Credit Stands . . . For Now [pub_date] 00:00:00 University of California Discriminates Against Christian Club Kim Colby, senior legal counsel for the Christian Legal Society, Center for Law and Religious Freedom, discussing the case of U.C. Hastings v. Martinez, now pending before the U.S. Supreme Court, involving the law school’s exclusion of a Christian Legal Society chapter for its allegedly discriminatory policy of requiring members to sign a statement of Christian faith. Kim Colby, senior legal counsel for the Christian Legal Society, Center for Law and Religious Freedom, discussing the case of U.C. Hastings v. Martinez, now pending before the U.S. Supreme Court, involving the law school’s exclusion of a Christian Legal Society chapter for its allegedly discriminatory policy of requiring members to sign a statement of Christian faith. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2-13-10 - University Discriminates Against Christian Club.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/University of California Discriminates Against Christian Club [pub_date] 00:00:00 The Trial of the New Century: Marriage on Trial in San Francisco Nate Kellum, senior counsel with the Alliance Defense Fund discussing Perry v. Schwarzenneger, the attack on California’s Proposition 8 in Federal Court, challenging the role of marriage as the foundational institution of society. Nate Kellum, senior counsel with the Alliance Defense Fund discussing Perry v. Schwarzenneger, the attack on California’s Proposition 8 in Federal Court, challenging the role of marriage as the foundational institution of society. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/ http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/The Trial of the New Century: Marriage on Trial in San Francisco [pub_date] 00:00:00 Same Sex Marriage Battles Continue in Hawaii Attorney Jim Hochberg, discussing the legal status of marriage, and ongoing legislative battles over the status of marriage and civil unions in Hawaii. For information on current legislation, go to www.hawaiifamilyforum.org. Attorney Jim Hochberg, discussing the legal status of marriage, and ongoing legislative battles over the status of marriage and civil unions in Hawaii. For information on current legislation, go to www.hawaiifamilyforum.org. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/1-30-10 - Same Sex Marriage Battles Continue in Hawaii.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Same Sex Marriage Battles Continue in Hawaii [pub_date] 00:00:00 Labor Union Check Card Member System Lincoln Steed, editor of Liberty Magazine, discussing the drive for new labor laws to permit coercive means of organizing unions. Lincoln Steed, editor of Liberty Magazine, discussing the drive for new labor laws to permit coercive means of organizing unions. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/1-23-10 - Labor Union Check Card Member System.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Labor Union Check Card Member System [pub_date] 00:00:00 The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, “ENDA” Barry Bussey, Executive Director of the North American Religious Liberty Association, discussing the religious freedom implications of extending legal protections against employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Barry Bussey, Executive Director of the North American Religious Liberty Association, discussing the religious freedom implications of extending legal protections against employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/1-16-10 - The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, ENDA.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, “ENDA” [pub_date] 00:00:00 Church State Matters: Fighting for Religious Liberty in Our Nation’s Capital J. Brent Walker, Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee, discusses his latest book about twenty years of advocating for the separation of church and state. J. Brent Walker, Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee, discusses his latest book about twenty years of advocating for the separation of church and state. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/1-9-10 - Church State Matters.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Church State Matters: Fighting for Religious Liberty in Our Nation’s Capital [pub_date] 00:00:00 Religious Freedom Denied at Wright State University Robert Shibley, Vice President of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), discussing the denial of club recognition of the Campus Bible Fellowship, after thirty years of meeting. Robert Shibley, Vice President of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), discussing the denial of club recognition of the Campus Bible Fellowship, after thirty years of meeting. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/1-2-10 - Religious Freedom Denied at Wright State University.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Religious Freedom Denied at Wright State University [pub_date] 00:00:00 Religious Hostility in Schools Jennifer Monk, Associate Counsel, Advocates for Faith and Freedom, discussing the case of Chad Farnan v. Capistrano School District, a huge win for religious freedom in protesting against the overt hostility to Christianity from a public school history teacher. Jennifer Monk, Associate Counsel, Advocates for Faith and Freedom, discussing the case of Chad Farnan v. Capistrano School District, a huge win for religious freedom in protesting against the overt hostility to Christianity from a public school history teacher. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/12-26-09 - Religious Hostility in Schools.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Religious Hostility in Schools [pub_date] 00:00:00 N.Y. Same-sex Marriage Case Austin Nimocks, Senior Legal Counsel, Alliance Defense Fund, discussing challenges to NY State decision to recognize out of state same-sex marriages, in violation of state law. Austin Nimocks, Senior Legal Counsel, Alliance Defense Fund, discussing challenges to NY State decision to recognize out of state same-sex marriages, in violation of state law. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/12-19-09 - N.Y. Same-Sex Marriage Case.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/N.Y. Same-sex Marriage Case [pub_date] 00:00:00 Churches and Charter Schools Charles Haynes, Senior Scholar at the First Amendment Center, discussing the constitutional issues with churches seeking to operate public charter schools. Charles Haynes, Senior Scholar at the First Amendment Center, discussing the constitutional issues with churches seeking to operate public charter schools. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/12-12-09 - Churches and Charter Schools.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Churches and Charter Schools [pub_date] 00:00:00 Mojave Cross Case in the Supreme Court http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/12-5-09 - Mojave Cross Case in the Supreme Court.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Mojave Cross Case in the Supreme Court [pub_date] 00:00:00 11/28/09 - Charity in Truth - the Pope's Encyclical http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/11-28-09 - Charity in Truth - The Pope's Encyclical.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/11/28/09 - Charity in Truth - the Pope's Encyclical [pub_date] 00:00:00 11/21/09 - Festivals of Religious Freedom Dr. John Graz, Secretary General of the International Religious Liberty Association, discussing global efforts to focus attention on religious freedom through large national festivals, with stadium attendance of up to 50,000 people. Dr. John Graz, Secretary General of the International Religious Liberty Association, discussing global efforts to focus attention on religious freedom through large national festivals, with stadium attendance of up to 50,000 people. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/11-21-09 Festivals of Religious Freedom.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/11/21/09 - Festivals of Religious Freedom [pub_date] 00:00:00 11/14/09 - Christians and War Gary Councell, Director of Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists discussing the historic Adventist teachings Gary Councell, Director of Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists discussing the historic Adventist teachings http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/11-14-09 Christians and War.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/11/14/09 - Christians and War [pub_date] 00:00:00 11/7/098 - Sunday Rest Initiatives in the European Union Karel Nowak, Secretary General of International Association for Defense of Religious Liberty, reporting from Bern, Switzerland, on efforts to secure Sunday as a universal rest day in the EU. Karel Nowak, Secretary General of International Association for Defense of Religious Liberty, reporting from Bern, Switzerland, on efforts to secure Sunday as a universal rest day in the EU. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/11-7-09 Sunday Rest Initiatives in the European Union.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/11/7/098 - Sunday Rest Initiatives in the European Union [pub_date] 00:00:00 Clifford Goldstein 10/31/09 - World Religions Meet at United Nations Clifford Goldstein, editor of the Adult Sabbath School Quarterly for the Seventh-day Adventist Church, discussing the prophetic implications of the world religions meeting together. Clifford Goldstein, editor of the Adult Sabbath School Quarterly for the Seventh-day Adventist Church, discussing the prophetic implications of the world religions meeting together. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/10-31-09 - World Religions Meet at UN.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/10/31/09 - World Religions Meet at United Nations [pub_date] 00:00:00 Lincoln Steed 10/24/09 - Torture Update Lincoln Steed, editor of Liberty Magazine, discussing the current investigation of the legacy of torture in the U.S. and the urgent need for America to reclaim our values of respect for human life and liberty. Lincoln Steed, editor of Liberty Magazine, discussing the current investigation of the legacy of torture in the U.S. and the urgent need for America to reclaim our values of respect for human life and liberty. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/10-24-09 Torture Update.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/10/24/09 - Torture Update [pub_date] 00:00:00 Dean Broyles 10/17/09 - Regulating Home Bible Studies Dean Broyles, President of the Western Center for Law and Policy, and lawyer for Pastor David Jones, whose home Bible study was cited by San Diego County for violating the zoning regulations. Dean Broyles, President of the Western Center for Law and Policy, and lawyer for Pastor David Jones, whose home Bible study was cited by San Diego County for violating the zoning regulations. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/10-17-09 Regulating Home Bible Studies.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/10/17/09 - Regulating Home Bible Studies [pub_date] 00:00:00 James Gibson 10/10/09 - Justice Sonia Sotomayor James Gibson, staff counsel for the Baptist Joint Committee, on the analysis of our newest Justice’s record on religious liberty. James Gibson, staff counsel for the Baptist Joint Committee, on the analysis of our newest Justice’s record on religious liberty. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/10-10-09 Justice Sonia Sotomayor.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/10/10/09 - Justice Sonia Sotomayor [pub_date] 00:00:00 Nicholas P. Miller, Esq. 10/3/09 - Marriage, Homosexuality and the Church Nicholas P. Miller, Esq., director of the Andrews University International Religious Liberty Institute, discussing an historic conference addressing an issue crucial to the Christian life and experience in the U.S. Nicholas P. Miller, Esq., director of the Andrews University International Religious Liberty Institute, discussing an historic conference addressing an issue crucial to the Christian life and experience in the U.S. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/10-3-09 Marriage, Homosexuality, and the Church.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/10/3/09 - Marriage, Homosexuality and the Church [pub_date] 00:00:00 Bruce Cameron 9/26/09 - The Cost of Objecting to Labor Union Membership Bruce Cameron, Reed Larson Professor of Labor Law at Regent University School of Law, also on staff with National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, discussing a recent case from the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. Bruce Cameron, Reed Larson Professor of Labor Law at Regent University School of Law, also on staff with National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, discussing a recent case from the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/9-26-09 The Cost of Objecting to Labor Union Membrshp.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/9/26/09 - The Cost of Objecting to Labor Union Membership [pub_date] 00:00:00 Holly Holleman 9/19/09 - Faith Based Initiative in the Obama Administration Holly Holleman, legal counsel to the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, discussing the current status of faith-based funding. Holly Holleman, legal counsel to the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, discussing the current status of faith-based funding. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/9-19-09 Faith-based Initiative in the Obama Admin.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/9/19/09 - Faith Based Initiative in the Obama Administration [pub_date] 00:00:00 Casey Mattox 9/12/09 - Lutheran High School Case Casey Mattox, Litigation counsel, Center for Law and Religious Freedom of the Christian Legal Society, discussing a big win for private, religious schools, in a case involving the expulsion of two female students for their public romantic relationship. Casey Mattox, Litigation counsel, Center for Law and Religious Freedom of the Christian Legal Society, discussing a big win for private, religious schools, in a case involving the expulsion of two female students for their public romantic relationship. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/9-12-09 Lutheran High School Case.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/9/12/09 - Lutheran High School Case [pub_date] 00:00:00 Lincoln Steed 9/5/09 - Hate Crimes and Hate Speech in Congress Lincoln Steed, editor of Liberty magazine, discussing current legislation in Congress regarding hate crimes. Lincoln Steed, editor of Liberty magazine, discussing current legislation in Congress regarding hate crimes. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/9-5-09 Hate Crimes and Hate Speech in Congress.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/9/5/09 - Hate Crimes and Hate Speech in Congress [pub_date] 00:00:00 Alan J. Reinach, Esq. 8/29/09 - Marriage as Illegal Bigotry? Host, Alan Reinach discusses the current status of traditional religious beliefs regarding marriage in California, in the wake of a series of state cases regarding religious liberty and gay rights. Host, Alan Reinach discusses the current status of traditional religious beliefs regarding marriage in California, in the wake of a series of state cases regarding religious liberty and gay rights. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/8-29-09 Marriage as Illegal Bigotry.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/8/29/09 - Marriage as Illegal Bigotry? [pub_date] 00:00:00 Alan J. Reinach, Esq. 8/22/09 - Censorship Host, Alan J. Reinach, Esq., discussing the liberal intolerance that would silence the church on moral issues, despite insisting on their own right to advocate for public immorality. Host, Alan J. Reinach, Esq., discussing the liberal intolerance that would silence the church on moral issues, despite insisting on their own right to advocate for public immorality. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/8-22-09 Censorship.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/8/22/09 - Censorship [pub_date] 00:00:00 Barry Bussey 8/15/09 - Report from Geneva: Human Rights Commission Barry Bussey, Legislative Affairs Director for the Seventh-day Adventist Church, discussing the current state of Resolutions on Religious Defamation Barry Bussey, Legislative Affairs Director for the Seventh-day Adventist Church, discussing the current state of Resolutions on Religious Defamation http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/8-15-09 Report from Geneva--Human Rights Commission.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/8/15/09 - Report from Geneva: Human Rights Commission [pub_date] 00:00:00 Nick Miller 8-8-09 Proposition 8 Revisited: a Post Supreme Court Analysis Nicholas Miller, Esq., Director of the Andrews University International Religious Liberty Institute, discusses the California Supreme Court’s decision upholding traditional marriage Nicholas Miller, Esq., Director of the Andrews University International Religious Liberty Institute, discusses the California Supreme Court’s decision upholding traditional marriage http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/8-8-09__Proposition_8_Revisited,_A_Post_Supreme_Court_Analysis.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/8-8-09 Proposition 8 Revisited: a Post Supreme Court Analysis [pub_date] 00:00:00 Alan J. Reinach 8-01-09 The Separation of Church and State Host, Alan J. Reinach, Esq., explains what the Historic Protestant view of separation is and contrasts it with the secularist and fundamentalist approaches. Host, Alan J. Reinach, Esq., explains what the Historic Protestant view of separation is and contrasts it with the secularist and fundamentalist approaches. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/8-1-09__The_Separation_of_Church_and_State.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/8-01-09 The Separation of Church and State [pub_date] 00:00:00 Barry Bussey 7/25/09 - Marriage in the District of Columbia Barry Bussey, Executive Director of the North American Religious Liberty Association, discusses efforts to overturn the District of Columbia’s acceptance of same sex marriages from other states. Barry Bussey, Executive Director of the North American Religious Liberty Association, discusses efforts to overturn the District of Columbia’s acceptance of same sex marriages from other states. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/7-25-09__Marriage_in_the_District_of_Columbia.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/7/25/09 - Marriage in the District of Columbia [pub_date] 00:00:00 Greg Hamilton 7/18/09 Oregon Legislature Enacts The Oregon Workplace Religious Freedom Act Greg Hamilton, President of the Northwest Religious Liberty Association, discusses this important bill to protect the rights of workers to religious accommodation Greg Hamilton, President of the Northwest Religious Liberty Association, discusses this important bill to protect the rights of workers to religious accommodation http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/7-18-09__Oregon_Legislature_Enacts_Workplace_Religious_Freedom_Act.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/7/18/09 Oregon Legislature Enacts The Oregon Workplace Religious Freedom Act [pub_date] 00:00:00 Nick Miller 7/11/09 Proposition 8 Revisited: a Post Supreme Court Analysis Nicholas Miller, Esq., Director of the Andrews University International Religious Liberty Institute, discusses the California Supreme Court’s decision upholding traditional marriage Nicholas Miller, Esq., Director of the Andrews University International Religious Liberty Institute, discusses the California Supreme Court’s decision upholding traditional marriage http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/7-11-09__Proposition_8_Revisted_-_A_Post_Supreme_Court_Analysis.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/7/11/09 Proposition 8 Revisited: a Post Supreme Court Analysis [pub_date] 00:00:00 Barrett Duke 7/4/09 - Baptist Perspectives on the Separation of Church and State Barrett Duke, Vice President for Public Affairs, Southern Baptist Committee, Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. www.erlc.com. Barrett Duke, Vice President for Public Affairs, Southern Baptist Committee, Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. www.erlc.com. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/7-4-09_Baptist_Perspectives_on_the_Separation_of_Church_and_State.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/7/4/09 - Baptist Perspectives on the Separation of Church and State [pub_date] 00:00:00 Eric Treene 6/27/09 - Fair Housing Act Doesn’t Outlaw Discrimination? Eric Treene, special counsel for religious discrimination, Civil Rights Division of the United States Justice Department, discusses a case in the Seventh Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals ruling that the Fair Housing Act does not apply to discrimination that occurs after the rental or sale of housing, and its implications for religious freedom. Eric Treene, special counsel for religious discrimination, Civil Rights Division of the United States Justice Department, discusses a case in the Seventh Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals ruling that the Fair Housing Act does not apply to discrimination that occurs after the rental or sale of housing, and its implications for religious freedom. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6-27-09_Fair_Housing_Act_Doesn't_Outlaw_Discrimination.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6/27/09 - Fair Housing Act Doesn’t Outlaw Discrimination? [pub_date] 00:00:00 Angela Wu 6/20/09 - United Nations Resolution Regarding Defamation of Religion Angela Wu, International Law Director at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, in Washington, D.C., discusses a series of U.N. Resolutions that shape international law to the standards of Islamic law, in forbidding public criticism of religion. Angela Wu, International Law Director at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, in Washington, D.C., discusses a series of U.N. Resolutions that shape international law to the standards of Islamic law, in forbidding public criticism of religion. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6-20-09_-_UN_Resolution_Re_Defamation_of_Marriage.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6/20/09 - United Nations Resolution Regarding Defamation of Religion [pub_date] 00:00:00 Joe Grieboski 6/13/09 - Kazhakstan and Afghanistan: Harsh Religious Laws Joe Grieboski, President of Institute on Religion and Public Policy, www.religionandpolicy.org. Joe Grieboski, President of Institute on Religion and Public Policy, www.religionandpolicy.org. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6-13-09_-_Kazhakstan_and_Afghanistan.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6/13/09 - Kazhakstan and Afghanistan: Harsh Religious Laws [pub_date] 00:00:00 Greg Hamilton 6/6/09 - R ome as Global Peacemaker Greg Hamilton, President of the Northwest Religious Liberty Association, www.nrla.com Greg Hamilton, President of the Northwest Religious Liberty Association, www.nrla.com http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6-6-09_-_Rome_as_Global_Peacemaker.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6/6/09 - R ome as Global Peacemaker [pub_date] 00:00:00 Alan Reinach 5/30/09 - Marriage as Illegal Bigotry Host, Alan Reinach discusses the current status of traditional religious beliefs regarding marriage in California, in the wake of a series of state cases regarding religious liberty and gay rights. Host, Alan Reinach discusses the current status of traditional religious beliefs regarding marriage in California, in the wake of a series of state cases regarding religious liberty and gay rights. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5-30-09_-_Marriage_as_Illegal_Bigotry.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5/30/09 - Marriage as Illegal Bigotry [pub_date] 00:00:00 Barry Bussey 5/23/09 - Report from Geneva: Human Rights Commission Barry Bussey, Legislative Affairs Director for the Seventh-day Adventist Church, discusses the current state of Resolutions on Religious Defamation Barry Bussey, Legislative Affairs Director for the Seventh-day Adventist Church, discusses the current state of Resolutions on Religious Defamation http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5-23-09_-_Geneva_Human_Rights_Commission.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5/23/09 - Report from Geneva: Human Rights Commission [pub_date] 00:00:00 Tim Tracey 5/16/09 - Christian Legal Society v. Kane Tim Tracey, Esq., attorney with the Center for Law and Religious Freedom of the Christian Legal Society, discusses a series of decisions denying Christian student groups the right to require voting members and officers to be professing Christians Tim Tracey, Esq., attorney with the Center for Law and Religious Freedom of the Christian Legal Society, discusses a series of decisions denying Christian student groups the right to require voting members and officers to be professing Christians http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5-16-09_-_Christian_Legal_Society_v._Kane.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5/16/09 - Christian Legal Society v. Kane [pub_date] 00:00:00 Barrett Duke 5/9/09 - Conscience Provisions Under Attack Barrett Duke, Vice President for Public Affairs, Southern Baptist Committee, Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, www.ERLC.com., discusses challenges in the workplace to the rights of conscience. Barrett Duke, Vice President for Public Affairs, Southern Baptist Committee, Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, www.ERLC.com., discusses challenges in the workplace to the rights of conscience. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5-9-09_-_Conscience_Protection_Under_Attack.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5/9/09 - Conscience Provisions Under Attack [pub_date] 00:00:00 Howie Beigelman 5/2/09 - No Religious Freedom at Home? Howie Beigelman, Orthodox Union Deputy Director of Public Policy, talks about legislative efforts to solve the problem of condos and apartment buildings outlawing religious displays such as a Mezuzah, a Christmas wreath, or other symbols of religious identity. Howie Beigelman, Orthodox Union Deputy Director of Public Policy, talks about legislative efforts to solve the problem of condos and apartment buildings outlawing religious displays such as a Mezuzah, a Christmas wreath, or other symbols of religious identity. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5-2-09_-_No_Relgious_Freedom_at_Home.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5/2/09 - No Religious Freedom at Home? [pub_date] 00:00:00 Matthew McMearty 4/25/09 - We the People Act Matthew McMearty, Legislative Affairs Director for the Church State Council, discusses an effort in Congress called We the People Act. Matthew McMearty, Legislative Affairs Director for the Church State Council, discusses an effort in Congress called We the People Act. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4-25-09_-_We_the_People_Act.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4/25/09 - We the People Act [pub_date] 00:00:00 Greg Hamilton 4/18/09 - Religion in the Obama Era Greg Hamilton, President of the Northwest Religious Liberty Association, discusses the shift toward the broad evangelical middle reflected by the presidential election, and shifting priorities among the nation’s evangelical voters. Greg Hamilton, President of the Northwest Religious Liberty Association, discusses the shift toward the broad evangelical middle reflected by the presidential election, and shifting priorities among the nation’s evangelical voters. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4-18-09_-_Religion_in_the_Obama_Era.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4/18/09 - Religion in the Obama Era [pub_date] 00:00:00 Derek Davis 4/11/09 - Faith-based Initiative in the Obama Administration Derek Davis, Dean of Graduate School, University of Mary Hardin Baylor, Director of the Center for Religious Liberty discusses faith-based initiative in the Obama Administration Derek Davis, Dean of Graduate School, University of Mary Hardin Baylor, Director of the Center for Religious Liberty discusses faith-based initiative in the Obama Administration http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4-11-09_-_Faith_Based_Initiative_in_the_Obama_Admin.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4/11/09 - Faith-based Initiative in the Obama Administration [pub_date] 00:00:00 Richard Foltin 4/4/09 - Workplace Religious Freedom Act Update Richard Foltin, Esq., Legislative Director and Counsel for the American Jewish Committee in Washington, D.C., www.ajc.org. Richard Foltin, Esq., Legislative Director and Counsel for the American Jewish Committee in Washington, D.C., www.ajc.org. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4-4-09_-_Workplace_Religious_Freedom_Act_Update.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4/4/09 - Workplace Religious Freedom Act Update [pub_date] 00:00:00 Barry Bussey 3/28/09 - Sri Lanka Law Restricts Religious Conversion Barry Bussey, Legislative Afffairs Director of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, discusses a Sri Lankan effort to outlaw attempts to proselytize, witness, evangelize, or otherwise seek to make religious converts. Barry Bussey, Legislative Afffairs Director of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, discusses a Sri Lankan effort to outlaw attempts to proselytize, witness, evangelize, or otherwise seek to make religious converts. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3-28-09_-_Sri_Lanka_Restricts_Religious_Conversion.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3/28/09 - Sri Lanka Law Restricts Religious Conversion [pub_date] 00:00:00 Casey Mattox 3/21/09 - Inequality at Law School Discussion with Casey Mattox,Esq., Litigation Counsel for the Center for Law & Religious Freedom Discussion with Casey Mattox,Esq., Litigation Counsel for the Center for Law & Religious Freedom http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3-21-09_-_Inequality_at_Law_School.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3/21/09 - Inequality at Law School [pub_date] 00:00:00 Tim Smith 3/14/09 - E.harmony Accused of Discriminating Against Gays Discussion with Tim Smith,Esq. a Sacramento attorney. Discussion with Tim Smith,Esq. a Sacramento attorney. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3-14-09_-_E-Harmony_Accused_of_Dicrminating_Against_Gays.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3/14/09 - E.harmony Accused of Discriminating Against Gays [pub_date] 00:00:00 James Gibson 3/7/09 - Supreme Court Religious Monument Case Interview with James Gibson,Esq. staff counsel of Baptist Joint Committee on Religious Liberty, www.bjconline.org. Interview with James Gibson,Esq. staff counsel of Baptist Joint Committee on Religious Liberty, www.bjconline.org. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3-7-09_-_Supreme_Court_Religious_Monument_.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3/7/09 - Supreme Court Religious Monument Case [pub_date] 00:00:00 Christ Clark 2/28/09 - Proposition 8 – the Spiritual Side Pastor Chris Clark, East Claremont Baptist Church, San Diego, California Pastor Chris Clark, East Claremont Baptist Church, San Diego, California http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2-28-09_-_Proposition_8_The_Spiritual_Side.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2/28/09 - Proposition 8 – the Spiritual Side [pub_date] 00:00:00 Art Spitzer 2/21/09 - Can Firemen Wear Beards? Art Spitzer, Legal Director, ACLU of the National Capitol Area. Art Spitzer, Legal Director, ACLU of the National Capitol Area. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2-21-09_-_Can_Fireman_Wear_Beards.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2/21/09 - Can Firemen Wear Beards? [pub_date] 00:00:00 Erik Stanley 2/14/09 - Post Proposition 8 Vandalism Erik Stanley,Esq., Senior Legal Counsel, Alliance Defense Fund. Erik Stanley,Esq., Senior Legal Counsel, Alliance Defense Fund. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2-14-09_-_Post_Proposition_7_Vandalism.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2/14/09 - Post Proposition 8 Vandalism [pub_date] 00:00:00 Nicholas Miller 2/7/09 - Proposition 8 [Gay marriage] Postmortem Nicholas P. Miller, Esq., Executive Director, Andrews University International Religious Liberty Institute Nicholas P. Miller, Esq., Executive Director, Andrews University International Religious Liberty Institute http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2-7-09_-_Proposition_8_Postmortem.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2/7/09 - Proposition 8 [Gay marriage] Postmortem [pub_date] 00:00:00 Casey Mattox 1/31/09 - Religious Monuments in the Supreme Court. Casey Mattox, Esq., Litigation Counsel, Center for Law & Religious Freedom of the Christian Legal Society Casey Mattox, Esq., Litigation Counsel, Center for Law & Religious Freedom of the Christian Legal Society http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/1-31-09_-_Religious_Monuments_in_the_Supreme_Court.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/1/31/09 - Religious Monuments in the Supreme Court. [pub_date] 00:00:00 Barry Bussey, Esq. 1/24/09 - New Director for Religious Liberty Barry Bussey, Esq. is the new Associate Director of Public Affairs & Religious Liberty for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Barry Bussey, Esq. is the new Associate Director of Public Affairs & Religious Liberty for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/1-24-09_-_New_Director_for_Religious_Liberty.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/1/24/09 - New Director for Religious Liberty [pub_date] 00:00:00 Brent Walker, Esq. 1/17/09 - Top 10 Religious Liberty Stories of 2008, Part II Brent Walker , Esq., Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee on Religious Liberty,discusses stories of 2008. www.bjconline.org Brent Walker , Esq., Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee on Religious Liberty,discusses stories of 2008. www.bjconline.org http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/1-17-09_-_Top_Ten_Religious_Liberty_Stories_of_2008_Part_II.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/1/17/09 - Top 10 Religious Liberty Stories of 2008, Part II [pub_date] 00:00:00 Brent Walker, Esq. 1/10/09 - Top 10 Religious Liberty Stories of 2008, Part I Brent Walker , Esq., Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee on Religious Liberty. www.bjconline.org Brent Walker , Esq., Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee on Religious Liberty. www.bjconline.org http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/1-10-09_-_Top_Ten_Religious_Liberty_Stories_of_2008_Part_1.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/1/10/09 - Top 10 Religious Liberty Stories of 2008, Part I [pub_date] 00:00:00 Alan J. Reinach, Esq. 1/3/09 - Ceremonial Prayer Host, Alan J. Reinach, Esq., discusses a powerful prayer by Pastor Joe Wright before the Kansas Senate, the exception to the rule that ceremonial prayer is “vain repetition” contrary to the teachings of Jesus. Host, Alan J. Reinach, Esq., discusses a powerful prayer by Pastor Joe Wright before the Kansas Senate, the exception to the rule that ceremonial prayer is “vain repetition” contrary to the teachings of Jesus. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/1-3-09_-_Ceremonial_Prayer.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/1/3/09 - Ceremonial Prayer [pub_date] 00:00:00 Charles Steinberg, Esq. 12/27/08 - Religious Liberty for Prisoners Charles Steinberg, Esq., Vice President of the Northwest Religious Liberty Association, on the story of Joe Macom, a Native American Christian who was denied the right to have a Bible and attend church, because he had registered in prison as a Native American. Charles Steinberg, Esq., Vice President of the Northwest Religious Liberty Association, on the story of Joe Macom, a Native American Christian who was denied the right to have a Bible and attend church, because he had registered in prison as a Native American. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/12-27-08_Religious_LIberty_for_Prisoners.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/12/27/08 - Religious Liberty for Prisoners [pub_date] 00:00:00 Alan J. Reinach, Esq. 12/20/08 - Censorship Host, Alan J. Reinach, Esq., discusses the liberal intolerance that would silence the church on moral issues, despite insisting on their own right to advocate for public immorality. Host, Alan J. Reinach, Esq., discusses the liberal intolerance that would silence the church on moral issues, despite insisting on their own right to advocate for public immorality. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/12-20-08_Censorship.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/12/20/08 - Censorship [pub_date] 00:00:00 Greg Hamilton 12/13/08 - Workplace Religious Freedom Bills in the Pacific NW Greg Hamilton, President of the Northwest Religious Liberty Association, discussing plans to press for enactment of important legislation in the states of Washington and Oregon. Greg Hamilton, President of the Northwest Religious Liberty Association, discussing plans to press for enactment of important legislation in the states of Washington and Oregon. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/12-13-08_Workplace_Religious_Freedom_Bills_-_Pacific_NW.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/12/13/08 - Workplace Religious Freedom Bills in the Pacific NW [pub_date] 00:00:00 Jim Sweeney, Esq. 12/6/08 - North Coast Women’s Health Center v. Benitez Jim Sweeney, Esq., counsel for the California Catholic Conference, discusses a California Supreme Court decision holding that Christian doctors cannot rely on a religious freedom defense to a claim they discriminated against a lesbian patient seeking artificial insemination. Jim Sweeney, Esq., counsel for the California Catholic Conference, discusses a California Supreme Court decision holding that Christian doctors cannot rely on a religious freedom defense to a claim they discriminated against a lesbian patient seeking artificial insemination. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/12-6-08__Benitez_Case.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/12/6/08 - North Coast Women’s Health Center v. Benitez [pub_date] 00:00:00 Alan J. Reinach, Esq. 11/29/08 - The Separation of Church and State Alan J. Reinach, Esq., explains what the historic Protestant view of separation is and contrasts it with the secularist and fundamentalist approaches. Alan J. Reinach, Esq., explains what the historic Protestant view of separation is and contrasts it with the secularist and fundamentalist approaches. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/11-29-08_Separation_Between_Church_and_State.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/11/29/08 - The Separation of Church and State [pub_date] 00:00:00 Robert Tyler, Esq. 11/22/08 - University of California Discriminates Against Christian Schools Robert Tyler, Esq. President of Advocates for Faith and Freedom, discusses the Federal Court’s decision against Christian schools and their students, who have suffered discrimination and exclusion from U.C. campuses because of the Christian worldview in high school courses. Robert Tyler, Esq. President of Advocates for Faith and Freedom, discusses the Federal Court’s decision against Christian schools and their students, who have suffered discrimination and exclusion from U.C. campuses because of the Christian worldview in high school courses. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/11-22-08_UC_Discriminates_against_Christian_Schools.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/11/22/08 - University of California Discriminates Against Christian Schools [pub_date] 00:00:00 Kristen Waggoner, Esq. 11/15/08 - Washington Pharmacist Case Kristen Waggoner, Esq., an attorney for a pharmacy and two pharmacists, battles a regulation that would require them to sell the “morning after pill,” Plan B, against their religious conscience. Kristen Waggoner, Esq., an attorney for a pharmacy and two pharmacists, battles a regulation that would require them to sell the “morning after pill,” Plan B, against their religious conscience. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/11-15-08_Washingon_Pharmacist_Case.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/11/15/08 - Washington Pharmacist Case [pub_date] 00:00:00 Lincoln Steed 11/8/08 - Religious Liberty and the Economy Liberty Magazine editor, Lincoln Steed, discusses the need to find peace and calm in Christ during a time of economic uncertainty, rather than looking to the state to provide spiritual solutions. Liberty Magazine editor, Lincoln Steed, discusses the need to find peace and calm in Christ during a time of economic uncertainty, rather than looking to the state to provide spiritual solutions. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/11-8-08_Religious_Liberty_and_the_Economy.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/11/8/08 - Religious Liberty and the Economy [pub_date] 00:00:00 Professor Richard Epstein 11/1/08 - Who Can Enforce Constitutional Rights? Professor Richard Epstein, University of Chicago Law School and Fellow at the Hoover Institute, discusses the Hein v. Freedom From Religion Foundation case, challenging the Faith-Based Initiative and holding that citizens cannot enforce their rights under the First Amendment. Professor Richard Epstein, University of Chicago Law School and Fellow at the Hoover Institute, discusses the Hein v. Freedom From Religion Foundation case, challenging the Faith-Based Initiative and holding that citizens cannot enforce their rights under the First Amendment. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/11-1_-_Who_Can_Enforce_Constitutional_Rights.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/11/1/08 - Who Can Enforce Constitutional Rights? [pub_date] 00:00:00 Alan Reinach 10/25/08 - Gay Marriage Threatens Religious Liberty – Part 2 Alan J. Reinach, Esq., host of Freedom’s Ring, answers objections to the support for the Marriage Amendments, such as Proposition 8 in California, and explains why supporting marriage does not violate the separation of church and state, and why it is not hurtful to gays. He also further explains the seriousness of the threat to the survival of the church. Alan J. Reinach, Esq., host of Freedom’s Ring, answers objections to the support for the Marriage Amendments, such as Proposition 8 in California, and explains why supporting marriage does not violate the separation of church and state, and why it is not hurtful to gays. He also further explains the seriousness of the threat to the survival of the church. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/10-25_-_Gay_Marriage_Threaens_Religious_Liberty_-_Part_I.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/10/25/08 - Gay Marriage Threatens Religious Liberty – Part 2 [pub_date] 00:00:00 Randall Balmer 10/18/08 - God in the White House Randall Balmer, Professor of American Religious History at Barnard College, Columbia University, discusses his new book and the unreliability of a candidate’s religious professions as a predictor of policy or performance in the White House. Randall Balmer, Professor of American Religious History at Barnard College, Columbia University, discusses his new book and the unreliability of a candidate’s religious professions as a predictor of policy or performance in the White House. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/10-18_-_God_in_the_White_House.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/10/18/08 - God in the White House [pub_date] 00:00:00 Kevin James 10/11/08 - Religion and Politics in an Election Year Kevin James, Associate Director of Public Affairs & Religious Liberty for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the southern states, discusses whether Christians should vote, how to responsibly exercise the vote, and other issues regarding avoiding partisanship and division in the body of Christ over political differences. Kevin James, Associate Director of Public Affairs & Religious Liberty for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the southern states, discusses whether Christians should vote, how to responsibly exercise the vote, and other issues regarding avoiding partisanship and division in the body of Christ over political differences. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/10-11_-_Religion_and_Politics_in_an_Election_Year.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/10/11/08 - Religion and Politics in an Election Year [pub_date] 00:00:00 Lincoln Steed 10/4/08 - Testing Times - Liberty Magazine Update Lincoln Steed, editor of Liberty magazine, discusses the current and future issues of Liberty, and the concern that we live in testing times for the future of freedom Lincoln Steed, editor of Liberty magazine, discusses the current and future issues of Liberty, and the concern that we live in testing times for the future of freedom http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/10-_4_-_Testing_Times_-_Liberty_Magazine.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/10/4/08 - Testing Times - Liberty Magazine Update [pub_date] 00:00:00 Lincoln Steed The Visit of Pope Benedict Lincoln Steed, editor of Liberty magazine discusses the religious liberty implications raised by the visit of the Pope to the U.S. and current Vatican policy and practice regarding church and state relations. Lincoln Steed, editor of Liberty magazine discusses the religious liberty implications raised by the visit of the Pope to the U.S. and current Vatican policy and practice regarding church and state relations. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/The_Visit_of_Pope_Benedict.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/The Visit of Pope Benedict [pub_date] 00:00:00 Todd McFarland EEOC Issues and New Guidelines on Religion in the Workplace Todd McFarland, Associate General Counsel of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists discussing important new guidelines issued by a Federal civil rights agency giving employers direction on dealing with religious issues in the workplace Todd McFarland, Associate General Counsel of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists discussing important new guidelines issued by a Federal civil rights agency giving employers direction on dealing with religious issues in the workplace http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/EEOC_Issues_-_New_Guidelines.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/EEOC Issues and New Guidelines on Religion in the Workplace [pub_date] 00:00:00 Kevin James Legislative Update Kevin James, Associate Director of Public Affairs & Religious Liberty for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the southern states, discusses various bills including Florida initiatives to remove constitutional prohibitions on public funding of religion; Ten Commandments bills; and a bill to require elections to be conducted on Saturdays. Kevin James, Associate Director of Public Affairs & Religious Liberty for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the southern states, discusses various bills including Florida initiatives to remove constitutional prohibitions on public funding of religion; Ten Commandments bills; and a bill to require elections to be conducted on Saturdays. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Legislative_Update.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Legislative Update [pub_date] 00:00:00 Alan J. Reinach, Esq. Gay Marriage Threatens Religious Liberty – Part I Alan J. Reinach, Esq., host of Freedom’s Ring, discusses why gay marriage is the most dangerous threat to religious liberty in America today. Alan J. Reinach, Esq., host of Freedom’s Ring, discusses why gay marriage is the most dangerous threat to religious liberty in America today. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Gay_Marriage_and_Religious_Liberty_-_Part_1.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Gay Marriage Threatens Religious Liberty – Part I [pub_date] 00:00:00 Barrett Duke 8-16-08 - Human Trafficking Bill Barrett Duke is Vice President for Research and Director of the Research Institute of The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, the Southern Baptist Convention, HR 3887, to reauthorize a congressional act to deal with human trafficking. Barrett Duke is Vice President for Research and Director of the Research Institute of The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, the Southern Baptist Convention, HR 3887, to reauthorize a congressional act to deal with human trafficking. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/8-16_Human_Trafficking_Bill.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/8-16-08 - Human Trafficking Bill [pub_date] 00:00:00 Journalist Max Blumenthal 8-9-08 - Hastening Armageddon Journalist Max Blumenthal discusses the lobby organization founded by Pastor John Hagee, Christians United for Israel, and how it is seeking to facilitate the Rapture by urging an American attack on Iran, and the escalation of war in the middle east, based on their interpretation of biblical prophecy. Journalist Max Blumenthal discusses the lobby organization founded by Pastor John Hagee, Christians United for Israel, and how it is seeking to facilitate the Rapture by urging an American attack on Iran, and the escalation of war in the middle east, based on their interpretation of biblical prophecy. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/8-9_Hastening_Armageddon.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/8-9-08 - Hastening Armageddon [pub_date] 00:00:00 Attorney Ward Coe 8-2-08 Historic Jury Verdict in Church Favor Attorney Ward Coe, discusses a $3.7 million jury verdict in a religious discrimination land use case involving a Seventh-day Adventist Church in Maryland. Attorney Ward Coe, discusses a $3.7 million jury verdict in a religious discrimination land use case involving a Seventh-day Adventist Church in Maryland. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/Historic_Jury_Verdict.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/8-2-08 Historic Jury Verdict in Church Favor [pub_date] 00:00:00 John Whitehead 7-26-08 - The Falling of the Religious Right Attorney John Whitehead, founder of the Rutherford Institute, and one of the founders of the Religious Right, discusses the failure of the political effort and the welcome return to spiritual roots. Attorney John Whitehead, founder of the Rutherford Institute, and one of the founders of the Religious Right, discusses the failure of the political effort and the welcome return to spiritual roots. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/7-26_The_Falling_of_the_Religious_Right.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/7-26-08 - The Falling of the Religious Right [pub_date] 00:00:00 Greg Hamilton 7/19/08 - Politicians Using Faith to Defend the War Greg Hamilton, President of the Northwest Religious Liberty Association, discusses the significant role of faith in shaping American policy in the middle east, especially the contribution of Catholic leaders. Greg Hamilton, President of the Northwest Religious Liberty Association, discusses the significant role of faith in shaping American policy in the middle east, especially the contribution of Catholic leaders. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/7-19_Politicians_Using_Faith_to_Defend_War.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/7/19/08 - Politicians Using Faith to Defend the War [pub_date] 00:00:00 Frank Schaeffer 7-12-08 - Crazy for God Frank Schaeffer discusses his book: CRAZY FOR GOD - How I Grew Up As One Of The Elect, Helped Found The Religious Right, and Lived to Take All (Or Almost All) Of It Back Frank Schaeffer discusses his book: CRAZY FOR GOD - How I Grew Up As One Of The Elect, Helped Found The Religious Right, and Lived to Take All (Or Almost All) Of It Back http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/7-12_Crazy_for_God.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/7-12-08 - Crazy for God [pub_date] 00:00:00 Ambassador Robert Seiple 7/5/08 - Religious Freedom in American Foreign Policy Ambassador Robert Seiple, the first U.S. Ambassador for International Religious Freedom, discussing the role of religious freedom in U.S. policy ten years after passage of the International Religious Freedom Act. Ambassador Robert Seiple, the first U.S. Ambassador for International Religious Freedom, discussing the role of religious freedom in U.S. policy ten years after passage of the International Religious Freedom Act. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/7-5_Religious_Freedom_in_American_Foreign_Policy.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/7/5/08 - Religious Freedom in American Foreign Policy [pub_date] 00:00:00 Attorney Kelly Shackleford 6/28/08 - Texas Sized Mess Attorney Kelly Shackleford, Liberty Legal Institute, discussing a brief he filed regarding the religious freedom issues in the ongoing child custody and abuse proceedings deriving from the raid on the FLDS compound in Eldorado, Texas. Attorney Kelly Shackleford, Liberty Legal Institute, discussing a brief he filed regarding the religious freedom issues in the ongoing child custody and abuse proceedings deriving from the raid on the FLDS compound in Eldorado, Texas. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6-28_Texas_Sized_Mess.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6/28/08 - Texas Sized Mess [pub_date] 00:00:00 Nicholas P. Miller, Esq. 6/21/08 - California Outlaws Homeschooling Nicholas P. Miller, Esq., Director of the Andrews University International Religious Freedom Institute, discusses an appeals court ruling that parents cannot homeschool without being certified by the state Nicholas P. Miller, Esq., Director of the Andrews University International Religious Freedom Institute, discusses an appeals court ruling that parents cannot homeschool without being certified by the state http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6-21_California_Outlaws_Homeschooling.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6/21/08 - California Outlaws Homeschooling [pub_date] 00:00:00 Joe Grieboski 6/14/08 - Presidential Candidates Surveyed on Religious Freedom Joe Grieboski, president of the Institute on Religion and Public Policy, talks about the candidates’ positions on religious liberty Joe Grieboski, president of the Institute on Religion and Public Policy, talks about the candidates’ positions on religious liberty http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/ http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6/14/08 - Presidential Candidates Surveyed on Religious Freedom [pub_date] 00:00:00 Fabian Carballo 6/7/08 - A Teacher Teaches Religion in Public Schools High School Teacher, Fabian Carballo, discusses how he incorporates religion legally into his curriculum in public school. High School Teacher, Fabian Carballo, discusses how he incorporates religion legally into his curriculum in public school. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6-7_Teaching_Religion_in_Public_Schools.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6/7/08 - A Teacher Teaches Religion in Public Schools [pub_date] 00:00:00 Greg Hamilton 5/31/08 - Religious Discrimination in Prison Greg Hamilton – President, Northwest Religious Liberty Association, discusses a unique case where prison officials blocked an inmate from participating in religious services, because he claimed to be both a Native American and a Christian. Greg Hamilton – President, Northwest Religious Liberty Association, discusses a unique case where prison officials blocked an inmate from participating in religious services, because he claimed to be both a Native American and a Christian. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5-31-08.wma http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5/31/08 - Religious Discrimination in Prison [pub_date] 00:00:00 Lincoln Steed 5/24/08 - Religion in an Election Year Lincoln Steed, Editor, Liberty magazine, discussing the growing role of religion in how Americans evaluate presidential candidates and the importance of preserving the principle of “no religious test for public office. Lincoln Steed, Editor, Liberty magazine, discussing the growing role of religion in how Americans evaluate presidential candidates and the importance of preserving the principle of “no religious test for public office. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5-24-08.wma http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5/24/08 - Religion in an Election Year [pub_date] 00:00:00 Alan Reinach 5/17/08 - Foundations of Religious Freedom, Part II The Demise of Free Exercise. Host, Alan Reinach continues a series with a discussion of the erosion of the constitutional protection for the free exercise of religion. The Demise of Free Exercise. Host, Alan Reinach continues a series with a discussion of the erosion of the constitutional protection for the free exercise of religion. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5-17-08.wma http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5/17/08 - Foundations of Religious Freedom, Part II [pub_date] 00:00:00 Lincoln Steed 5/10/08 - Liberty Magazine Update Editor Lincoln Steed observes that we are in a time of crisis for civil and religious freedoms, and compares this time to previous eras. Editor Lincoln Steed observes that we are in a time of crisis for civil and religious freedoms, and compares this time to previous eras. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5-10-08.wma http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5/10/08 - Liberty Magazine Update [pub_date] 00:00:00 J. Brent Walker 5/3/08 - Churches and Politics in an Election Year J. Brent Walker, Executive Director, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, discussing the do’s and don’ts of churches and politics. J. Brent Walker, Executive Director, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, discussing the do’s and don’ts of churches and politics. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5-3-08.wma http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5/3/08 - Churches and Politics in an Election Year [pub_date] 00:00:00 Attorney Kevin Block 4/26/08 - Pacific Union College Protects Property Rights Attorney Kevin Block discusses how the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 proved instrumental in helping a Christian college avoid a prolonged conflict with Napa County over its development rights. Attorney Kevin Block discusses how the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 proved instrumental in helping a Christian college avoid a prolonged conflict with Napa County over its development rights. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4-26-08.wma http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4/26/08 - Pacific Union College Protects Property Rights [pub_date] 00:00:00 Barrett Duke 4/19/08 - Human Trafficking Bill Barrett Duke is Vice President for Research and Director of the Research Institute of The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, the Southern Baptist Convention, HR 3887, to reauthorize a congressional act to deal with human trafficking. Barrett Duke is Vice President for Research and Director of the Research Institute of The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, the Southern Baptist Convention, HR 3887, to reauthorize a congressional act to deal with human trafficking. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4-19-08.wma http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4/19/08 - Human Trafficking Bill [pub_date] 00:00:00 James Standish 4/12/08 - Workplace Religious Freedom Act James Standish, Executive Director of the North American Religious Liberty Association, giving an update on the most critically important religious liberty issue of the day – religion in the workplace. James Standish, Executive Director of the North American Religious Liberty Association, giving an update on the most critically important religious liberty issue of the day – religion in the workplace. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4-12-08.wma http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4/12/08 - Workplace Religious Freedom Act [pub_date] 00:00:00 Vinny Demarco 4/5/08 - FDA Regulation of Tobacco Vinny Demarco, National Coordinator, Faith United Against Tobacco, discusses bills in Congress to regulate tobacco, HR 1108, S 625. Vinny Demarco, National Coordinator, Faith United Against Tobacco, discusses bills in Congress to regulate tobacco, HR 1108, S 625. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4-5-08.wma http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4/5/08 - FDA Regulation of Tobacco [pub_date] 00:00:00 Jonathan Gallagher 3/29/08 - An American Ayatollah? Dr. Jonathan Gallagher, Deputy Secretary General of the International Religious Liberty Association, discusses his chapter in the book, Politics and Prophecy, on the dangers of Dominionism Dr. Jonathan Gallagher, Deputy Secretary General of the International Religious Liberty Association, discusses his chapter in the book, Politics and Prophecy, on the dangers of Dominionism http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3-29-08.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3/29/08 - An American Ayatollah? [pub_date] 00:00:00 Douglas Morgan 3/22/08 - Politics and Prophecy: Marching to the Call of History Professor of History and Political Studies, at Columbia Union College, Douglas Morgan, discussing the role of the United States in biblical prophecy, and his contributing chapter in a new book Professor of History and Political Studies, at Columbia Union College, Douglas Morgan, discussing the role of the United States in biblical prophecy, and his contributing chapter in a new book http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3-22-08.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3/22/08 - Politics and Prophecy: Marching to the Call of History [pub_date] 00:00:00 James Standish 3/15/08 - Free Exercise of Religion: What its all about James Standish, Esq., Director of the North American Religious Liberty Association, discusses his chapter in the new book, Politics and Prophecy, explaining the principles of free exercise of religion. James Standish, Esq., Director of the North American Religious Liberty Association, discusses his chapter in the new book, Politics and Prophecy, explaining the principles of free exercise of religion. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3-15-08.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3/15/08 - Free Exercise of Religion: What its all about [pub_date] 00:00:00 Alan J. Reinach 3/8/08 - Religious Liberty and the Gospel Host, Alan J. Reinach, Esq., discusses how our modern concepts of religious freedom are based on the gospel of Jesus Christ. Host, Alan J. Reinach, Esq., discusses how our modern concepts of religious freedom are based on the gospel of Jesus Christ. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3-8-08.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3/8/08 - Religious Liberty and the Gospel [pub_date] 00:00:00 Nicholas Miller 3/1/08 - Creation and Religious Freedom, Part 2 Nicholas Miller, Esq., director of the Andrews University International Religious Freedom Institute, on the doctrine of creation and its relationship to the civil and religious liberties protected under the U.S. Constitution. March 1, 2008 Nicholas Miller, Esq., director of the Andrews University International Religious Freedom Institute, on the doctrine of creation and its relationship to the civil and religious liberties protected under the U.S. Constitution. March 1, 2008 http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3-1-08.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3/1/08 - Creation and Religious Freedom, Part 2 [pub_date] 00:00:00 Nicholas Miller 2/23/08 - Creation and Religious Freedom, Part 1 Nicholas Miller, Esq., director of the Andrews University International Religious Freedom Institute, on how the doctrine of creation is the foundation of religious freedom Nicholas Miller, Esq., director of the Andrews University International Religious Freedom Institute, on how the doctrine of creation is the foundation of religious freedom http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2-23-08.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2/23/08 - Creation and Religious Freedom, Part 1 [pub_date] 00:00:00 Laurie Wyndham 2/16/08 - Petra Presbyterian Church v. Village of Northbrook Laurie Wyndham, legal counsel to the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, discussing a recent case denying a church the right to build on land it purchased. Laurie Wyndham, legal counsel to the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, discussing a recent case denying a church the right to build on land it purchased. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2-16-09.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2/16/08 - Petra Presbyterian Church v. Village of Northbrook [pub_date] 00:00:00 Dr. Jonathan Gallagher 2/9/08 - Sexual Orientation Regulations in Great Britain Dr. Jonathan Gallagher, Deputy Secretary General of the International Religious Liberty Association, discusses new regulations that impose regulations on religious and secular businesses alike, restricting their freedom to act in accordance with their own values regarding sexual morality Dr. Jonathan Gallagher, Deputy Secretary General of the International Religious Liberty Association, discusses new regulations that impose regulations on religious and secular businesses alike, restricting their freedom to act in accordance with their own values regarding sexual morality http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2-9-08.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2/9/08 - Sexual Orientation Regulations in Great Britain [pub_date] 00:00:00 Max Blumenthal 2/2/08 - Hastening Armageddon Journalist Max Blumenthal discusses the lobby organization founded by Pastor John Hagee, Christians United for Israel, and how it is seeking to facilitate the Rapture by urging an American attack on Iran, and the escalation of war in the middle east, based on their interpretation of biblical prophecy. Journalist Max Blumenthal discusses the lobby organization founded by Pastor John Hagee, Christians United for Israel, and how it is seeking to facilitate the Rapture by urging an American attack on Iran, and the escalation of war in the middle east, based on their interpretation of biblical prophecy. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2-2-08.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2/2/08 - Hastening Armageddon [pub_date] 00:00:00 James Standish, Esq 1/26/08 - Religion and the Presidential Election James Standish, Esq., Director of the North American Religious Liberty Association, on the role of religion in the primary campaign process, and the religious values that inform voter choices. James Standish, Esq., Director of the North American Religious Liberty Association, on the role of religion in the primary campaign process, and the religious values that inform voter choices. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/1-26-08.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/1/26/08 - Religion and the Presidential Election [pub_date] 00:00:00 Barry Bussey 1/19/08 - Background Checks of Church Volunteers Attorney Barry Bussey, Director of PARL for the SDA Church in Canada, discusses a key court ruling in Canada, and how it has been applied to churches, resulting in background checks of church volunteers. Attorney Barry Bussey, Director of PARL for the SDA Church in Canada, discusses a key court ruling in Canada, and how it has been applied to churches, resulting in background checks of church volunteers. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/07-03.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/1/19/08 - Background Checks of Church Volunteers [pub_date] 00:00:00 Alan J. Reinach, Esq. 1/12/08 - The Trouble with Vouchers Attorney Alan J. Reinach, host of Freedom’s Ring, discusses the upcoming Utah tuition voucher referendum that would give public funding to private schools, and thereby threaten their independence. Attorney Alan J. Reinach, host of Freedom’s Ring, discusses the upcoming Utah tuition voucher referendum that would give public funding to private schools, and thereby threaten their independence. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/07-02.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/1/12/08 - The Trouble with Vouchers [pub_date] 00:00:00 Todd McFarland 1/05/08 - Jonesboro Hispanic Church Case Todd McFarland, Associate General Counsel, General Conference of SDA, discusses a very interesting case of discrimination against an Hispanic Church trying to build in Jonesboro, Georgia. Todd McFarland, Associate General Counsel, General Conference of SDA, discusses a very interesting case of discrimination against an Hispanic Church trying to build in Jonesboro, Georgia. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/07-01.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/1/05/08 - Jonesboro Hispanic Church Case [pub_date] 00:00:00 Milton Chappell 10/27/07 - Compulsory Union Dues to Support Politics? Attorney Milton Chappell, Staff Counsel of the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, reports on a major victory in the U.S. Supreme Court, protecting the rights of workers who do not join labor unions to avoid paying dues to support union political activity. Attorney Milton Chappell, Staff Counsel of the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, reports on a major victory in the U.S. Supreme Court, protecting the rights of workers who do not join labor unions to avoid paying dues to support union political activity. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/10-27-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/10/27/07 - Compulsory Union Dues to Support Politics? [pub_date] 00:00:00 Todd Nettleton 10/20/07 - Persecution of Christians in Vietnam Todd Nettleton, Director of Media Relations for the Voice of the Martyrs USA, discusses the historic visit of the president of Vietnam to the U.S., and efforts to use diplomatic influence to reduce the incidence of persecution in that communist nation. Todd Nettleton, Director of Media Relations for the Voice of the Martyrs USA, discusses the historic visit of the president of Vietnam to the U.S., and efforts to use diplomatic influence to reduce the incidence of persecution in that communist nation. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/10-20-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/10/20/07 - Persecution of Christians in Vietnam [pub_date] 00:00:00 K. Hollyn Hollman 10/13/07 - Religious Freedom in Guantanamo K. Hollyn Hollman, General Counsel, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, filed a brief joined by several religious groups urging the Supreme Court to recognize that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act applies to the treatment of detainees at Guantanamo Bay. K. Hollyn Hollman, General Counsel, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, filed a brief joined by several religious groups urging the Supreme Court to recognize that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act applies to the treatment of detainees at Guantanamo Bay. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/10-13-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/10/13/07 - Religious Freedom in Guantanamo [pub_date] 00:00:00 Joe Grieboski 10/6/07 - Religious Freedom Advocate Nominated for Nobel Prize Joe Grieboski, President of the Institute on Religion and Public Policy President, discusses the work of his organization that resulted in a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. Joe Grieboski, President of the Institute on Religion and Public Policy President, discusses the work of his organization that resulted in a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/10-6-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/10/6/07 - Religious Freedom Advocate Nominated for Nobel Prize [pub_date] 00:00:00 Frederick Clarkson 9/29/07 - Christian Reconstructionism Goes Mainstream Frederick Clarkson, journalist and author of the book, Eternal Hostility: The Struggle Between Theocracy and Democracy, discusses the increasing popularity of Christian Reconstructionism, a theocratic political ideology. Frederick Clarkson, journalist and author of the book, Eternal Hostility: The Struggle Between Theocracy and Democracy, discusses the increasing popularity of Christian Reconstructionism, a theocratic political ideology. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/9-29-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/9/29/07 - Christian Reconstructionism Goes Mainstream [pub_date] 00:00:00 Nicholas Miller 9/22/07 - Liberty or Secrecy?” Attorney Nicholas Miller, Director of the Andrews University International Religious Freedom Institute, discusses the very real religious liberty concerns of the national shift of concern from liberty to governmental secrecy in fighting the war on terror. Attorney Nicholas Miller, Director of the Andrews University International Religious Freedom Institute, discusses the very real religious liberty concerns of the national shift of concern from liberty to governmental secrecy in fighting the war on terror. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/9-22-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/9/22/07 - Liberty or Secrecy?” [pub_date] 00:00:00 Alan J. Reinach 9/15/07 - Religious Liberty News in Focus Attorney Alan J. Reinach, host of Freedom’s Ring, invites listeners to share their favorite religious liberty news stories, and discusses a few of his own, including the death of Roy Torcaso: a Hindu priest prays in the U.S. Senate: “kill or convert,” the Pentagon distributes the Left Behind video game to troops in Iraq; and the advocacy of Christians United for Israel in support of a pre emptive strike on Iran in order to hasten the coming of Christ, by fomenting the Battle of Armageddon. Attorney Alan J. Reinach, host of Freedom’s Ring, invites listeners to share their favorite religious liberty news stories, and discusses a few of his own, including the death of Roy Torcaso: a Hindu priest prays in the U.S. Senate: “kill or convert,” the Pentagon distributes the Left Behind video game to troops in Iraq; and the advocacy of Christians United for Israel in support of a pre emptive strike on Iran in order to hasten the coming of Christ, by fomenting the Battle of Armageddon. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/9-15-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/9/15/07 - Religious Liberty News in Focus [pub_date] 00:00:00 Richard Ackerman 9/8/07 - Family Values as Hate Speech Richard Ackerman, discusses the extraordinary decision of the Ninth Circuit upholding the right of the City of Oakland, California, to restrict the distribution of a “family values” announcement as “hate speech.” Richard Ackerman, discusses the extraordinary decision of the Ninth Circuit upholding the right of the City of Oakland, California, to restrict the distribution of a “family values” announcement as “hate speech.” http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/9-8-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/9/8/07 - Family Values as Hate Speech [pub_date] 00:00:00 Rlene Steffy 7/7/07 - Religious Freedom in Guam Rlene Steffy, historian and resident of Guam discusses religious liberty problems in a Catholic society. Rlene Steffy, historian and resident of Guam discusses religious liberty problems in a Catholic society. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/7-7-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/7/7/07 - Religious Freedom in Guam [pub_date] 00:00:00 Greg Hamilton 6/30/07 - Left Behind Greg Hamilton, President of the Northwest Religious Liberty Association, discusses the different views on the “millennium” and how they are growing influential in foreign policy circles. Greg Hamilton, President of the Northwest Religious Liberty Association, discusses the different views on the “millennium” and how they are growing influential in foreign policy circles. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6-30-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6/30/07 - Left Behind [pub_date] 00:00:00 Eric Treene 6/23/07 - First Freedom Project Attorney Eric Treene, the United States Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, discusses the DOJ’s new initiative to educate and promote religious freedom, and to enforce Federal laws protecting religious freedom. Attorney Eric Treene, the United States Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, discusses the DOJ’s new initiative to educate and promote religious freedom, and to enforce Federal laws protecting religious freedom. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6-23-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6/23/07 - First Freedom Project [pub_date] 00:00:00 John Baxter 6/16/07 - Where the Gospel Must go in Secret John Baxter, Adventist Frontier Missions, discusses the difficulty of bringing the gospel to countries where there is little or no religious freedom. John Baxter, Adventist Frontier Missions, discusses the difficulty of bringing the gospel to countries where there is little or no religious freedom. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6-16-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6/16/07 - Where the Gospel Must go in Secret [pub_date] 00:00:00 Dr. David Gushee 6/9/07 - Evangelicals for Human Rights A new organization which issued a profound statement in opposition to the use of torture. Our guest is Dr. David Gushee, the founder of the organization, discusses the need for Christians to take a stand against torture. A new organization which issued a profound statement in opposition to the use of torture. Our guest is Dr. David Gushee, the founder of the organization, discusses the need for Christians to take a stand against torture. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6-9-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6/9/07 - Evangelicals for Human Rights [pub_date] 00:00:00 Greg Hamilton 6/2/07 - The Christian Nation Debate Attorney Greg Hamilton, President of the Northwest Religious Liberty Association, discusses new poll results regarding the religious makeup of the U.S., and the difference between a nation of Christians, and a Christian nation, legally and constitutionally. Attorney Greg Hamilton, President of the Northwest Religious Liberty Association, discusses new poll results regarding the religious makeup of the U.S., and the difference between a nation of Christians, and a Christian nation, legally and constitutionally. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6-2-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/6/2/07 - The Christian Nation Debate [pub_date] 00:00:00 Vickie Ballou 5/26/07 - Portland Adventist Academy Case Attorney Vickie Ballou discusses a case pending in the Oregon Supreme Court about a SDA high school basketball team that has been excluded from the state championships because they are asking for accommodation so they do not have to play ball on Sabbath. Attorney Vickie Ballou discusses a case pending in the Oregon Supreme Court about a SDA high school basketball team that has been excluded from the state championships because they are asking for accommodation so they do not have to play ball on Sabbath. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5-26-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5/26/07 - Portland Adventist Academy Case [pub_date] 00:00:00 Tina Ramirez 5/19/07 - Congress Supports International Religious Freedom Tina Ramirez, staffer to Rep. Trent Franks, discusses a bi-partisan task force on international religious freedom established by Rep. Franks, that informs members of Congress about the situation in other countries, and helps develop policy. Tina Ramirez, staffer to Rep. Trent Franks, discusses a bi-partisan task force on international religious freedom established by Rep. Franks, that informs members of Congress about the situation in other countries, and helps develop policy. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5-19-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5/19/07 - Congress Supports International Religious Freedom [pub_date] 00:00:00 James Standish 5/12/07 - South African World Congress, IRLA Attorney James Standish, Executive Director of NARLA, gives a report from South Africa on the world congress of the International Religious Liberty Association, and the important issues and contacts made there. Attorney James Standish, Executive Director of NARLA, gives a report from South Africa on the world congress of the International Religious Liberty Association, and the important issues and contacts made there. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5-12-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5/12/07 - South African World Congress, IRLA [pub_date] 00:00:00 Casey Mattox 5/5/07 - Bong Hits for Jesus Attorney Casey Mattox, with the Center for Law & Religious Freedom, Christian Legal Society, discusses an important free speech case before the U.S. Supreme Court involving a student who was suspended for flying a controversial banner. Attorney Casey Mattox, with the Center for Law & Religious Freedom, Christian Legal Society, discusses an important free speech case before the U.S. Supreme Court involving a student who was suspended for flying a controversial banner. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5-5-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/5/5/07 - Bong Hits for Jesus [pub_date] 00:00:00 James Standish 4/28/07 - North American Religious Liberty Association Attorney James Standish, Executive Director of NARLA, discusses upcoming events on Capitol Hill, and opportunities for listeners to participate. Attorney James Standish, Executive Director of NARLA, discusses upcoming events on Capitol Hill, and opportunities for listeners to participate. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4-28-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4/28/07 - North American Religious Liberty Association [pub_date] 00:00:00 David Trim 4/21/07 - Oliver Cromwell and Religious Freedom Dr. David Trim, History teacher at Newbold College in England and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, discusses religious freedom under the rule of Cromwell in 17th Century Dr. David Trim, History teacher at Newbold College in England and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, discusses religious freedom under the rule of Cromwell in 17th Century http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4-21-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4/21/07 - Oliver Cromwell and Religious Freedom [pub_date] 00:00:00 James Standish 4/14/07 - Is Separation of Church and State Anti-Catholic Bigotry? Attorney James Standish, Executive Director of NARLA, answers these ridiculous attacks on a fundamental principle of religious freedom. Attorney James Standish, Executive Director of NARLA, answers these ridiculous attacks on a fundamental principle of religious freedom. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4-14-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4/14/07 - Is Separation of Church and State Anti-Catholic Bigotry? [pub_date] 00:00:00 Ann Burke 4/7/07 - To the Last Drop of Our Blood Ann Burke, discusses her new book, A History of the Waldenses, with an emphasis on their struggle for religious freedom. Ann Burke, discusses her new book, A History of the Waldenses, with an emphasis on their struggle for religious freedom. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4-7-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/4/7/07 - To the Last Drop of Our Blood [pub_date] 00:00:00 Jonathan Gallagher 3/31/07 - Religion at the United Nations Jonathan Gallagher, U.N. Representative for the General Conference of SDA, and Deputy Secretary General for the IRLA, discusses ongoing issues regarding religious bodies and the United Nations Jonathan Gallagher, U.N. Representative for the General Conference of SDA, and Deputy Secretary General for the IRLA, discusses ongoing issues regarding religious bodies and the United Nations http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3-31-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3/31/07 - Religion at the United Nations [pub_date] 00:00:00 Lincoln Steed 3/24/07 - Pope Benedict XVI Speaks on Islam Lincoln Steed, Editor of Liberty Magazine, discusses the implications of Vatican policy in light of the Pope’s speech. Lincoln Steed, Editor of Liberty Magazine, discusses the implications of Vatican policy in light of the Pope’s speech. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3-24-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3/24/07 - Pope Benedict XVI Speaks on Islam [pub_date] 00:00:00 Gary Councell 3/17/07 - Religious Freedom in the Military Gary Councell, Associate Director of Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries, discusses issues including: Will there be a draft?; Do volunteers have religious freedom in the military; and Can chaplains pray in Jesus’ name? Gary Councell, Associate Director of Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries, discusses issues including: Will there be a draft?; Do volunteers have religious freedom in the military; and Can chaplains pray in Jesus’ name? http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3-17-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3/17/07 - Religious Freedom in the Military [pub_date] 00:00:00 Alan J. Reinach 3/10/07 - Time to Pass the Workplace Religious Freedom Act Attorney Alan J. Reinach, host of Freedom’s Ring, urging listeners to create a flood of mail and e.mail, and to participate in lobby visits in support of WRFA. Attorney Alan J. Reinach, host of Freedom’s Ring, urging listeners to create a flood of mail and e.mail, and to participate in lobby visits in support of WRFA. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3-10-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3/10/07 - Time to Pass the Workplace Religious Freedom Act [pub_date] 00:00:00 Attorney Vern Alger 3/3/07 - Liberty and Bankruptcy Attorney Vern Alger, Director of PARL for the Lake Union Conference of SDA, discusses a fix in the bankruptcy law to permit debtors to continue paying tithes and offerings. Attorney Vern Alger, Director of PARL for the Lake Union Conference of SDA, discusses a fix in the bankruptcy law to permit debtors to continue paying tithes and offerings. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3-3-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/3/3/07 - Liberty and Bankruptcy [pub_date] 00:00:00 Alexander Bolotnikov 2/24/07 - Seattle Christmas Tree Dispute Alexander Bolotnikov, Director of the Shalom Learning Center, discusses a controversy at the airport over Christmas displays. Alexander Bolotnikov, Director of the Shalom Learning Center, discusses a controversy at the airport over Christmas displays. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2-24-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2/24/07 - Seattle Christmas Tree Dispute [pub_date] 00:00:00 James Standish 2/17/07 - Workplace Religious Freedom Act Attorney James Standish, Executive Director of NARLA, discusses the most critical religious freedom issue in America today. Attorney James Standish, Executive Director of NARLA, discusses the most critical religious freedom issue in America today. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2-17-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2/17/07 - Workplace Religious Freedom Act [pub_date] 00:00:00 Don Byrd 2/10/07 - Top Ten Stories of 2006 Don Byrd, Baptist Joint Committee on Public Affairs, reviewing the top stories from last year. Don Byrd, Baptist Joint Committee on Public Affairs, reviewing the top stories from last year. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2-10-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2/10/07 - Top Ten Stories of 2006 [pub_date] 00:00:00 Carl Esbeck 2/3/07 - Play in the Joints Professor Carl Esbeck, discusses how the religion clauses work together to protect religious freedom, and how there is room in between them. Professor Carl Esbeck, discusses how the religion clauses work together to protect religious freedom, and how there is room in between them. http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2-3-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/2/3/07 - Play in the Joints [pub_date] 00:00:00 Alan J. Reinach 1/13/07 - Texas Church Discipline Case Alan J. Reinach talks about the Texas Church Discipline Case Alan J. Reinach talks about the Texas Church Discipline Case http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/1-20-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/1/13/07 - Texas Church Discipline Case [pub_date] 00:00:00 Alan J. Reinach 1/6/07 - NHRLA 1/6/07 - NHRLA 1/6/07 - NHRLA http://churchstate.org/images/icon-audio-podcast.jpg http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/1-6-07.mp3 http://churchstate.org/assets/files/FreedomsRing/1/6/07 - NHRLA [pub_date] 00:00:00