Professor Robin Fretwell Wilson of the University of Illinois discusses reconciling freedom of religion and sometimes competing civil liberties, including nondiscrimination.
Professor Wilson discusses how the “Utah Compromise” is an example of how lawmakers can work together across political and social divides to find ways to both protect and harmonize the basic civil liberties of freedom of religion, nondiscrimination, child welfare, and other interests.
Professor Wilson asserts that younger people, including her own students, can lead the way forward in finding peace and harmony in the midst of diversity. She notes that many older people see and therefore fuel contention where there it need not exist, while many younger people find ways to allow others with differing perspectives and values to be accepted while still remaining true to their authentic selves. She emphasizes the importance of young adults who are already leading in their communities and highlights the inspiring essays on the “Tolerance Means Dialogue” website to showcase their leadership.
That thread is continued in Episode 13, in which University of Illinois student Toby George joins the discussion.
Robin Fretwell Wilson website: https://robinfretwellwilson.com/
Tolerance Means Dialogues website: https://www.tolerancemeans.com/
News article about Utah Compromise: https://www.deseret.com/2021/5/4/22417652/meeting-in-the-middle-religious-freedom-lgbtq-rights-fairness-for-all-equality-act
God Unites website: https://GodUnites.com
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