"Shibboleth" is the 30th episode of The West Wing.
The episode begins with a scene on the California coast, where a group of Chinese Christians have been apprehended by US agents. It turns out that they are seeking asylum in the United States because of what they call "religious persecution," a claim that causes a stir amongst the religious community. Josh and Sam are dispatched to appease the religious leaders, who come to meet with them at the ...
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"Shibboleth" is the 30th episode of The West Wing.
The episode begins with a scene on the California coast, where a group of Chinese Christians have been apprehended by US agents. It turns out that they are seeking asylum in the United States because of what they call "religious persecution," a claim that causes a stir amongst the religious community. Josh and Sam are dispatched to appease the religious leaders, who come to meet with them at the White House.
Leo faces his own policy dilemma when Toby strongly suggests that Leo's sister Josephine be named as a recess appointee (a posting which occurs while Congress is out of session, and doesn't need to be confirmed until the end of the next session) because of her very forceful views on the separation of church and state. Leo originally says this is OK, but finds out his sister ordered the arrest of a group of students in Georgia who began praying at an athletic event. This is too much for Leo and he successfully orders his sister to...
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