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Balancing Religious Freedom and Protection Against Discrimination

10 am

Recently Indiana's Senate Bill 101 or the "religious freedom" law has caused a wave of controversy. State legislators claim the bill prevents state or local governments from impinging an individual's practice their religious faith. Others feel the law will open the door to discrimination, especially against the LGBTQ community. We'll discuss the debate and look at the story of a Bexley business that's come under fire for discrimination.

Guests

  • Ben Kessler, Mayor of Bexley, Ohio
  • Deneese Owen, Bexley City Council member
  • Stephanie Wang, reporter, The Indianapolis Star
  • Ruth Colker, professor, Moritz College of Law, OSU
  • Travis Weber, director of the Center for Religious Liberty at the Family Research Council