The Religious Liberty Commission, a newly established body formed by President Donald Trump, is preparing to tackle tough questions about the balance between the government and religion.
The commission is a team of 13 religious leaders, scholars, and celebrities from different faith backgrounds, including television host “Dr. Phil” McGraw, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, and Rabbi Meir Soloveichik.
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Dr. Ben Carson, former secretary of Housing and Urban Development, are chair and vice chair, respectively.
The interfaith panel met for the first time June 16 to discuss its objectives: eliminating religious discrimination by the federal government, and promoting the public good through encouraging moral principles held in common by various faith groups….