Morning Wire Faith and Freedom: Reclaiming America's Christian Roots | 4.20.25
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Apr 20, 2025 
Kevin Roberts, President of the Heritage Foundation, discusses the urgent need for America to reclaim its Christian foundations to restore freedom and religious liberty. He highlights the evolving concept of freedom, balancing individual rights with communal values. The conversation delves into the FACE Act's legal implications on pro-life advocates and critiques the Biden administration’s efforts in advocating for global religious freedom. Additionally, Roberts shares hopeful developments in Africa, where a resurgence of Christian communities signals optimism for future values.
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Christianity Shaped U.S. Founding
- Christianity explicitly shaped the founding ideology of the United States.
- Revitalizing Christian foundations is essential for renewing U.S. institutions today.
True Freedom Involves Obligation
- Freedom was originally understood as the right to do what we ought, embedding moral and community obligations.
- This contrasts with today's unhealthy view of freedom as doing whatever we want.
Protect and Promote Religious Liberty
- Defend religious liberty zealously with clear legal commitments to avoid government overreach.
- Encourage participation in religious communities to strengthen civil society and respect pluralism.