Respecting Religion S7, Ep. 08: 'A vibrant and free civil society is core to religious liberty in our country'
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Dec 18, 2025 Amanda shares her powerful congressional testimony on the importance of protecting nonprofit independence amidst increasing government overreach. The duo discusses the troubling expansion of the travel ban, which disproportionately affects Muslim-majority countries. They reflect on recent attacks that highlight the need for a vibrant civil society to safeguard religious liberty. With plans for Amanda's upcoming sabbatical, they emphasize the significance of rest in religious practice and look forward to future content in 2026.
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Amanda's Congressional Testimony
- Amanda Tyler recounts being invited to testify before the House Judiciary subcommittee on short notice.
- She served as the minority's sole witness to speak about civil society and religious liberty.
Government Targeting Undermines Religious Liberty
- Government targeting of nonprofits chills advocacy and undermines constitutional norms.
- Amanda Tyler warns this threatens religious liberty by eroding neutrality and pluralism.
Committee Name Signals Political Shift
- Renaming a congressional subcommittee signaled shifting priorities away from civil rights scrutiny.
- Amanda Tyler highlights the irony of 'limited government' rhetoric paired with aggressive oversight of nonprofits.