President Trump signed an executive order during the National Prayer Breakfast to eliminate anti-Christian bias in federal policies, designating a task force led by Attorney General Pam Bondi. The task force will focus on prosecuting anti-Christian violence and defending the rights of Christians, claiming a historic need for such action. However, the order has faced criticism for potentially misusing religious freedom to justify discrimination, diverging from long-established First Amendment protections, and prioritizing one faith over others in discussions about civil rights.
Mr. Trump said the task force would fully prosecute anti-Christian violence and vandalism in our society and move heaven and earth to defend the rights of Christians and religious believers nationwide.
Critics said the order and the task force turned the nation's traditional understanding of religious freedom... on its head by singling out a particular religion.
Collection
[
|
...
]