Religion and government
How government protects the practice of religion and people of faith from discrimination, and how far it may promote or accommodate religion in schools and public life.
What they call for
DemocratsRepublicans2 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.
Protect religious freedom
2 members
“I believe in the freedom of speech, the freedom of assembly, the freedom of and from religion, and the freedom of self-expression.”View on their website ↗
“Defend the separation of church and state and continue to speak out against those who twist the meaning of faith to hurt our neighbors: Pass the Do No Harm Act to protect religious liberty and prevent religious discrimination; take vigorous action against antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other faith-based hate crimes; and reject policies that force religion into neutral public spaces like schools, prisons, courts, and the military.”View on their website ↗
Protect people from religious discrimination and hate
1 member“Defend the separation of church and state and continue to speak out against those who twist the meaning of faith to hurt our neighbors: Pass the Do No Harm Act to protect religious liberty and prevent religious discrimination; take vigorous action against antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other faith-based hate crimes; and reject policies that force religion into neutral public spaces like schools, prisons, courts, and the military.”View on their website ↗
Keep church and state separate
1 member“He defends the separation of church and state, opposes book bans and the Texas THC ban, and fights for paid family leave and affordable child care.”View on their website ↗
“It’s time to elect a Senator who will actually fight for freedom, family, and faith — one who will stand up for the freedoms of every Texan, make it easier to start and care for a family, and defend the separation of church and state.”View on their website ↗
“Defend the separation of church and state and continue to speak out against those who twist the meaning of faith to hurt our neighbors: Pass the Do No Harm Act to protect religious liberty and prevent religious discrimination; take vigorous action against antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other faith-based hate crimes; and reject policies that force religion into neutral public spaces like schools, prisons, courts, and the military.”View on their website ↗
“Defended the separation of church and state by leading the fight against legislation to force the Ten Commandments into public school classrooms, replace school counselors with untrained religious chaplains, and infuse Bible stories into public school curriculum.”View on their website ↗
Keep religion from being used to justify harm to others
1 member“Defend the separation of church and state and continue to speak out against those who twist the meaning of faith to hurt our neighbors: Pass the Do No Harm Act to protect religious liberty and prevent religious discrimination; take vigorous action against antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other faith-based hate crimes; and reject policies that force religion into neutral public spaces like schools, prisons, courts, and the military.”View on their website ↗
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