Faith And Government: Examining The Issue Of Religious Freedom With Sociologist Roger Finke
Finding Genius Podcast
Richard Jacobs
4.4 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 16 December 2022
⏱️ 28 minutes
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Summary
We should have the right to practice whichever religion suits us, but what happens when this freedom is regulated? Sociologist Roger Finke joins the podcast today to discuss the relationship that religion has with the state – and the consequences of restricting religious freedom…
Roger Finke is a Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Religious Studies at The Pennsylvania State University and Director of the Association of Religion Data Archives. For the past several years, he has been on a mission to understand the implications government restrictions have for religious organizations, civil liberties, and social conflict.
Jump in the conversation now to uncover:
- The difference in religious freedom across countries.
- The importance of defining the boundaries of religious freedoms.
- How religious freedoms relate to other civil rights.
- Why restrictions can result in violence against a particular group.
To find out more about Roger and his work, visit www.thearda.com now!
Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C
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| 0:36.0 | Hello, this is Richard Jacobs with the Finding Genius Podcast. |
| 0:41.0 | I have Roger Finke. |
| 0:43.0 | He's a distinguished professor of sociology and international affairs. |
| 0:47.0 | He's also the co-director for the Association of Religious Data Archives. |
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| 0:56.0 | We talk about the relationship that religion has with the state in which someone is located. |
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