Curious Conversations: Executive Order 14202 Task Force on Anti-Christian Bias

6 PM TUESDAY, MAY 6 IN THE HAMMOND LIBRARY WITH PASTOR STEPHEN

The suggestion for this conversation comes from a Derry member. ​Executive Order 14202 established a federal task force aimed at identifying and rectifying what the administration perceives as anti-Christian bias within federal agencies. The order directs the Department of Justice to lead the task force, which is tasked with reviewing past policies and practices, recommending corrective actions, and ensuring the protection of religious liberties. 

Critics, including civil rights organizations, argue that the executive order may be used to justify discrimination under the guise of religious freedom. They express concern that it could lead to the erosion of protections for LGBTQ+ individuals and other marginalized groups, potentially allowing religious organizations to bypass anti-discrimination laws in employment and service provision. Supporters contend that the order addresses legitimate concerns about the treatment of Christian individuals and organizations in government policies and seeks to restore religious freedoms they believe have been undermined. They point to instances where Christian groups felt targeted or marginalized by previous administration policies. 

Join us as we listen, share, and ask curious questions around the topic of religious freedom, discrimination, and protection.

NEXT UP: ONE LAW
12:45 PM MONDAY, MAY 12 IN ROOM 7
Join Pastor Stephen for another Curious Conversation with our Prime Timers. If you could write or change one law, what would it be and why? Come and share, listen, ask, and learn together.