What role should religion play in conversations and political activity among citizens in civil society? Should we keep politics out of religion, or is our religion inextricably tied to politics?  How do recent Supreme Court decisions change the relationship between religion and the state, including public education.  What role has religious freedom played in American democracy? 

 

Friday, July 3

Beth-El Congregation

5:30 PM Preservice Schmooze with Dr. Berkson

6:15 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Service

 

Saturday, July 4

Makom Shelanu Congregation (at Beth-El Congregation)

10 AM Shabbat Morning Service followed by Kiddush Lunch

Religion, Politics, and the Future of Democracy

 

Sunday, July 5

Broadway Baptist Church: 305 West Broadway Ave, Ft. Worth, TX 76104

9: 30 AM - The Vanishing Wall – The Disappearing Separation between Church and State (and consequences for democracy)

 

Sunday Lunch Conversation at Broadway Baptist

Religious Freedom and Its Limits - When Democratic Values Collide