

Under God: The Role of Religion in Public Life | Beth Elshtain & Michael Sandel
The Veritas Forum — The Veritas ForumUnder God: The Role of Religion in Public Life | Beth Elshtain & Michael Sandel
October 29, 2020

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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