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Under God: The Role of Religion in Public Life | Beth Elshtain & Michael Sandel

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Under God: The Role of Religion in Public Life | Beth Elshtain & Michael Sandel

October 29, 2020
The Veritas Forum
The Veritas Forum

University of Chicago professor Jean Bethke Elshtain and Harvard philosopher Michael Sandel discuss the role of religion in public life. Does religion deserve a place in the public square? Is it fair to exclude what many people consider the basis of their ethical framework? Should we study our religious texts together? Please like, share, subscribe to, and review this podcast. Thank you!

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