Alabama Bill Brings Religious Freedom Debate Into The Classroom

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Kyle Whitmire from the Alabama Media Group joins WBHM’s Rachel Osier Lindley to discuss HB1, which would allow “the free exercise of student-led religion in school.” With the passing of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act in Indiana, religious freedom has become a controversial and highly debated topic in the national media. HB1 recently passed the Alabama House, and is keeping the discussion alive in Alabama.

Plus more on Governor Robert Bentley and the harsh criticism he’s facing from state politicians and the public over his proposed tax hikes.

 

 

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