There’s yet another bold move being taken by the white house that’s largely flying under the radar. It has to do with religion.
The Trump administration says it’s ok for federal employees to discuss religion in the workplace. And more than that- they can proselytize. That’s to try to convert people to their religion.
The Trump administration says it’s an example of religious freedom protected under the constitution.
Host Jim Niedelman brings back Bill Bloom and Mark Schwiebert to discuss.
“I don’t really have a problem with what Trump said he’s not really talking about Christianity specifically, what he’s talking about is religion in general,” Bloom said.
“I’m a pretty religious person myself and I have no problem with talking about my faith with other people or hearing about their faiths,” Schwiebert said. “But the idea of proselytizing, particularly from a supervisor in the workplace, I think falls pretty squarely in the area of intimidation.”
To hear more from the panel, click on the video.
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