The Grand Bargain of Religious Freedom and Religious Responsibility w/Dr. Dennis Hoover

In this episode of LYNC INTERVIEW, host Jessica Eturralde sits down with Dr. Dennis Hoover, Senior Fellow at Love Your Neighbor Community and at the Institute for Global Engagement, and Editor-in-Chief of The Review of Faith & International Affairs.

Dr. Hoover explores themes from his recent speech in Doha, Qatar, titled "The Grand Bargain of Religious Freedom and Religious Responsibility" where he examines the balance between religious freedom and responsibility.

Through a compelling case study on the Mennonite and Amish communities in the U.S., Dr. Hoover discusses how these groups have maintained high levels of religious freedom while upholding social responsibility through law-abiding behavior, economic contributions, and humanitarian work. He highlights the essential “grand bargain” that both governments and religious groups must honor—engaging with mutual respect, making reasonable accommodations, and sharing responsibility for the common good.

Tune in to hear Dr. Hoover’s insights on creating a sustainable environment for religious freedom, the role of governments in protecting minority rights, and the importance of covenantal pluralism in fostering mutual respect and social cohesion.

🔗 Link to Dr. Hoover’s full written article: https://globalengage.org/portico/the-...

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Topics Discussed:

_Balancing religious freedom with social responsibility

_Case study: Mennonite and Amish communities

_The role of governments in supporting religious freedom

_The impact of religious repression on society

_How covenantal pluralism supports sustainable freedom