Faith and Schools: Trump's Big Talk on Religious Freedom

President Donald Trump is set to address a significant gathering at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D. C. The event is part of the second meeting of the Religious Liberty Commission. This group was formed by Trump earlier this year through an executive order. Its goal is to protect the right to practice religion freely, especially in public schools. The main focus of this meeting is to discuss and identify what the administration sees as "emerging threats" to the First Amendment. This amendment protects religious freedom. Parents and students are expected to share their experiences of expressing their faith in public schools. Attorney General Pam Bondi will also be speaking at the event. The White House has accused the previous administration of overstepping its authority. They claim it interfered with Americans' First Amendment rights. Specifically, they say the Department of Justice targeted peaceful people of faith, particularly Christians. This renewed focus on religious freedom comes at a time when courts and lawmakers are still figuring out how religion fits into public schools. The debate is ongoing and complex.