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Progressive Revival

Religion and the 2008 Elections

posted by Paul Raushenbush | 2:55pm Wednesday November 5, 2008
For all Progressive Revivalists who are in the DC area. Please feel invited to this great event with some of  PR’s bloggers.  Make sure you RSVP below as it s filling up.  If you can’t make it, we will be posting the video of the event. 

Center for American Progress

 


Please join the Center for American Progress and Beliefnet for a special presentation:

Red Faith/Blue Faith? Religion in the 2008 Election and Beyond

***This event has been rescheduled to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7th.***

Featured Panelists:

Shahed Amanullah, Editor-in-Chief of AltMuslim.com 
Alexia Kelley, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good 
Terrance McKinley, Minister to Young Adults of the Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York 
Paul Raushenbush, Associate Dean of Religious Life at Princeton University; Moderator of the Progressive Revival blog at beliefnet.com 
Burns Strider, Founding Partner of the Eleison Group

Moderated by:

Sally Steenland, Senior Policy Advisor, Faith and Progressive Policy Initiative at the Center for American Progress

From Jeremiah Wright and anti-Muslim rhetoric to interfaith alliances and Compassion Forums, religion has been a front-burner issue during much of the 2008 presidential campaign. It has been used both as a divisive weapon and as a force that unites and inspires. Since 2004, the face of religion has changed dramatically across the country. The values debate is broader, the religious right is weaker, and a diversity of faith communities has gained visibility and strength.

What does the 2008 election tell us about the hopes and concerns of the country? What issues do we care about most? What role did faith communities play in the election, and what should they be doing in the days ahead? Please join our distinguished panel of experts for a provocative, enlightening conversation on religion and politics in 2008 and beyond.

Friday, November 07, 2008
Program: 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Admission is free.

A light lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m.

Center for American Progress
1333 H St. NW, 10th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
Map & Directions

Nearest Metro: Blue/Orange Line to McPherson Square or Red Line to MetroCenter

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