Student Loan Debt Relief - Is This a Good Idea?

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David Perry: The debt relief part of the program in particular is it echoes the Old Testament Jubilee. He says there may be approaches that are profoundly un-Christian, but there's not a single Christian answer for this piece of law. Perry: It actually explains why we're having you talk about Puerto Rico as well as student debt. I think it's a great example of a Christian like yourself being called to bring their faith into a profound legal issue"

This week David and Curtis are joined by David Skeel, one of the world’s leading experts on bankruptcy law and the Chairman of the Financial Oversight & Management Board for Puerto Rico, which was responsible for helping the territory restructure and cut its public debt by 80%. David brings a unique perspective as both a legal scholar and follower of Christ, particularly around how our understanding of debt can and should image Biblical values while not being strictly prescribed by Biblical law.

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Produced by Kris Carter