Rabbi Eliyahu Fink returns to the StoryMen to discuss the Supreme Court Decision regarding public prayer. We explore the history of Religious Freedom, how the government and we as individuals should respond, and end by asking what’s at stake in this conversation.
IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 – Welcome Back, Eli! Let’s talk about Religious Freedom!
03:00 – A Brief History of Religious Freedom
07:00 – City of Greece, NY vs. Galloway
14:00 – Should we all just be okay with feeling uncomfortable?
19:00 – Case Study: Prayer in Schools
27:00 – Should we be wholly secular?
31:00 – What about Civil Religion?
37:00 – How should we pray in public?
41:00 – What’s at stake for us?
The StoryMen welcome back Ironic Mom Leanne Shirtliffe. After they discuss the merits of the Christmas classic It's a Wonderful Life, Leanne runs down some of the very worst toys of 2014. Leanne tells us about her new books, and joins us in some excellent Pop Culture Picks of the Week!
The StoryMen Season 4 brings more guests, wilder topics and big changes in the Storyverse!