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Congressman Mark Harris has spent decades as a pastor \u2014 but today he\u2019s also serving on Capitol Hill. In this conversation with Billy Hallowell, Mr. Harris shares the remarkable journey that took him from the pulpit to Congress, explains why he believes Christians shouldn\u2019t retreat from public life, and responds to one of America\u2019s biggest debates: Does faith belong in government?<\/p>

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Mr. Harris also discusses the true meaning of the First Amendment, why the phrase \u201cseparation of church and state\u201d is often misunderstood, what life as a pastor in Congress is really like, and why he\u2019s optimistic about a new generation of young Americans embracing faith.<\/p>

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