A year ago, in one of his first acts as president, Donald Trump issued an executive order that is now known as the “Muslim Ban.” It was a follow up on his promise of a total and complete ban on Muslims entering the United States – a nation with as strong a prohibition on religious discrimination as any nation on earth – while campaigning for President. Delays and court challenges have not protected millions from disrupted lives, upended plans, trampled dignity or inflamed fears. Many Americans of diverse faith backgrounds are standing with our beleaguered Muslim sisters and brothers. Welton will be joined this week by Patrick Carolan, executive director of the Franciscan Action Network, to talk about what they’re doing to mark the awful anniversary and stand in support of Muslims in America.
Hear the full January 27, 2018 State of Belief Radio program here.