5 notable provisions in the Democratic Party platform
4. Vows to protect 'free exercise of religion' and 'separation of church and state'
One section of the platform highlights a commitment to “Combating Hate & Protecting Religious Freedom.” It contains a promise to “protect the First Amendment right to free exercise of religion for everyone,” adding, “we will maintain the separation of church and state.”
“We will advocate for religious freedom across the world. And we will continue to honor both religious freedom and other civil rights, not put them at war with one another.”
The aforementioned language in the platform indirectly hints at the ongoing conflicts between conscience rights and the push to secure protections for LGBT people. The document also outlines a commitment to “continue to recognize faith communities’ acts of service, which are critical pillars of their communities.”
The document also touted the Biden administration’s re-establishment of “the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships — so that the government can work better with faith and community groups to serve people in need.”
Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com
