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What does it mean?
The speaker argues religious groups should not impose views on public policy.
In plain terms
Religion should not dictate laws.
What can you take from it?
Keep religious views separate from public policy.

Where it applies

  • legislation
  • public debates
  • religious advocacy

Putting it to work

  • promoting secularism
  • respecting diversity
  • separating church and state

Questions to consider

  • How should faith influence policy?
  • Where is the line between belief and law?

Another view

Some argue religious values can inform moral policy.

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