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Religious Freedom in Mississippi

Season 17

A new state law proposed by a Christian senator is being met with praise and criticism.

Baptist pastor and Mississippi state senator Phillip Gandy sponsored a law he says will restore and protect people's freedom to practice religion. Others interpret it as a means to legalize discrimination.

AIR DATE 5/22/14

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