Join Aaron Renn as he sits down with Dr. Mark David Hall, Director of the Religious Liberty in the States Project at First Liberty's Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy. In this episode, they dive into the critical role of state-level laws in protecting religious freedom, the surprisingly high ranking of states like Illinois, and why some red states like Indiana and West Virginia lag behind. Learn how you can advocate for stronger religious liberty protections in your state.

CHAPTERS:
(00:00 - Introduction)
(00:58 - Why State-Level Religious Liberty Matters)
(02:47 - The Religious Liberty in the States Index)
(04:37 - Key Protections for Religious Freedom)
(07:34 - Religious Liberty and Parents' Rights)
(08:38 - Surprising State Rankings: Illinois Shines)
(11:22 - Why Red States Like Indiana Rank Low)
(14:13 - Corporate Influence and Religious Liberty)
(17:15 - Red States Making Progress)
(23:31 - How You Can Advocate for Change)

MARK DAVID HALL LINKS:
🌐 Religious Liberty in the States: https://religiouslibertyinthestates.com/
🌐 Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy: https://crcd.net/
🌐 First Liberty: https://firstliberty.org/

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