The economic impact of religion in America and religious freedom at work

In 1982, tonight’s guest moved to China and watched religious practices grow despite the government’s efforts to stamp them out. In 1989, as he was flying through Berlin on the way to the Soviet Union, a friend grabbed him and took him to join the first crowds tearing down the Berlin Wall. And in 2001, he was teaching in a Middle East town with 20,000 Taliban when the Twin Towers and Pentagon were struck.

Two decades as an international educator sparked a desire in Brian Grim to understand religious oppression and the benefits of religious freedom. He went on to serve in various related positions, including eight years working as the Director of Pew Research Center’s Religion and Public Life studies.  Brian is currently the President of the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation and is one of the world’s leading experts on religious demographics and impact.  He joins us today to chat about his experiences overseas, the surprising benefits of religious freedom, and the positive impact of letting people freely bring their faith identities to work.