By Brian Grim, full article on Patheos
The Trump administration is removing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) programs from government agencies. Critics of DEI argue that these initiatives can sometimes prioritize surface-level diversity over merit, leading to hiring and promotions based more on identity than qualifications.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump established a White House Faith Office tasked with safeguarding religious communities. Its responsibilities include identifying instances where the executive branch fails to uphold constitutional and federal protections for religious liberty.
One unintended consequence of eliminating DEI programs has been the negative impact on religious liberty. As federal agencies discontinued their DEI initiatives, many faith-based programs for government employees, which were supported by DEI, were also shut down. …
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America’s success is largely driven by the active contributions of religious communities. In fact, religion generates nearly $1.2 trillion in socio-economic value for the U.S. economy each year—equivalent to the world’s 15th largest national economy, surpassing roughly 180 other countries.
To uphold this vital economic and social asset, the Administration’s America First agenda should reconsider policies that weaken this unique strength of the nation.