Topic: Thomas Jefferson

Texas Representatives Keith Self and Chip Roy launched the Sharia Free America Caucus to address concerns regarding the influence of Sharia law in the United States. The caucus, which has grown to 60 members, argues that Sharia is a comprehensive system of governance that conflicts with the U.S. Constitution and individual liberty. The discussion supports the right of sovereign nations to determine immigration criteria and ensure that newcomers assimilate into the existing legal framework.

The conversation explores the historical relationship between the American government and Christian faith, citing Thomas Jefferson’s attendance at church services in the Capitol Rotunda. The hosts argue that the "separation of church and state" is often misinterpreted, suggesting it was intended to protect religion from state interference rather than remove faith from the public square. They also reference a recent Fifth Circuit ruling regarding the Ten Commandments in Texas schools.