A new report by a Trump administration commission suggests replacing the idea of separating church and state with the idea of building bridges between them. The draft report from the Religious Liberty Commission, created by Trump, supports a stronger role for religion in government and public life. It recommends eliminating the Johnson Amendment, which restricts political activities of tax-exempt religious groups, and compensating military members discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccines. Critics argue the commission lacks ideological diversity and fails to address issues like anti-Muslim efforts and rising antisemitism. The draft is open for public comment for 15 days.
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