Topic: Religious Liberty

Carrie Prejean Bowler discusses her attempted removal from the President's Commission on Religious Freedom. She alleges that Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Paula White pressured her to stop posting criticisms of Israel and support for Palestinians. Bowler argues that the commission is being used to silence Christians who do not adhere to Zionist ideology.

Carrie Prejean Bowler was removed from President Trump's Religious Liberty Commission after questioning whether anti-Zionism should be conflated with anti-Semitism. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick stated that Bowler "hijacked" the hearing for a personal agenda, leading to her dismissal. Critics argue that removing a member for expressing religious convictions regarding Zionism is a direct violation of the principles the commission was established to protect.

Donald Trump concluded his UN speech with a call to protect religious liberty, specifically citing Christianity as the most persecuted religion. He urged world leaders to cherish their national sovereignty and traditions, invoking the legacy of "generals and giants" who built their nations. The speech emphasized that the task of protecting borders and cultures now belongs to the current generation of citizens.

Guest host Kate Daly criticizes the "Respect for Marriage Act," arguing it is a "disrespect for marriage" that threatens religious liberty and states' rights. She highlights comments by Sheila Jackson Lee regarding "violence" against the LGBT community, which Daly characterizes as overblown theater. The segment warns that the act's generic language could open the door to federal recognition of controversial unions and jeopardize the tax-exempt status of churches.

Dan Watkins discusses his work representing thousands of healthcare workers and first responders in California who were fired for refusing vaccine mandates. He argues that the state has disregarded religious liberties and medical autonomy in favor of a tyrannical medical revolution. Watkins notes that some legal traction is being gained, including a settlement by the Liberty Counsel for hospital employees.

Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne joins the program to discuss his 2020 arrest for keeping his church open during COVID-19 lockdowns. He identifies the recently suspended prosecutor Andrew Warren as the official who targeted him and discusses the broader implications for religious liberty in America. Howard-Browne claims that globalist entities like the UN and WHO used the pandemic to test public obedience and silence the church.

The Biden administration is reportedly considering a prisoner swap involving "Lord of War" Viktor Bout for WNBA player Brittney Griner. In domestic news, Liberty Council secured a $10 million settlement for healthcare workers in Illinois who were denied religious accommodations for vaccine mandates. Barnes also notes a permanent injunction in federal court protecting Air Force members from disciplinary action related to vaccine refusal.

Pastor Tony Spell discusses the constitutional implications of his case, arguing that the First Amendment protects inalienable rights endowed by the Creator. He contrasts the ruling in "State of Louisiana v. Spell" with historical cases like "Jacobson v. Massachusetts." Spell asserts that the executive branch overstepped its authority by attempting to close churches while keeping liquor stores and abortion clinics open.