Faith and Democracy in Crisis: Resisting Authoritarianism, Protecting Human Dignity

Faith and Democracy in Crisis: Resisting Authoritarianism, Protecting Human Dignity

WEDNESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 14-OCTOBER 26, 2022

7:00-8:15 PM (PDT) ON ZOOM

All are invited to join this seven-week course, which is being hosted by Spirit of Grace church for the wider ecumenical community. Learn about the political and theological dimensions of the anti-democratic insurgency attempting to take over the federal government. We'll bring this authoritarian insurgency into conversation with foundational Christian teachings on church and society from Lutheran, Catholic, and United Church of Christ traditions and formulate visions for Christian resistance that protect human dignity as created in the image of God. We’ll conclude with opportunities to carry that vision forward into action through ecclesial and civic networks. Each session will include time for presentation, small and full group discussion, and a spiritual practice to sustain us through challenging times. A number of sessions will have advance reading of 6-12 pages. More information can be found at SpiritofGracePDX.org. Registration is required by September 12. Additional questions can be directed to PastorRobyn@spiritofgracepdx.org

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PRIMARY PRESENTERS:

Brian Brandt, Ph.D., is a retired ELCA pastor, holds a Ph.D. in Christian Ethics (Dissertation on MLK, Jr.'s doctrine of redemptive suffering), and considers himself a theologian of the cross.

Janet Parker, Ph.D., is a United Church of Christ pastor, Christian Ecofeminist and Social Ethicist currently serving as Interim Pastor at Smyrna UCC in Canby, OR.

GUEST PRESENTER ON CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING:

Anna Floerke Scheid, Ph.D., is an associate professor of theology at Duquesne University focusing on ethics at the intersection of politics and religion.