Our three-part series God & Country: The Rise of American Theocracy explores how religion is fueling disturbing changes to American democracy on issues of race, gender, and our basic rights and freedoms. Our three-part series investigates and analyzes a set of related contemporary developments: the continued rise of white Christian nationalism, the politics of religious freedom at home and abroad, and the battles around gender and sexuality.

Schedule
2024
Thursday, October 10th
6:30 PM

How Christian Dominionism Threatens U.S. Democracy

Julie Ingersoll, University of North Florida

Online

6:30 PM - 7:45 PM

2025
Monday, February 10th
6:30 PM

The Politics of U.S. Religious Freedom and the War on Gaza

Elizabeth Shakman Hurd PhD, Northwestern University

Online

6:30 PM - 7:45 PM

Monday, April 7th
6:30 PM

The Christian Right and the Trump Regime’s Anti-Trans Panic

Chrissy Stroop
Minji Lee, Montclair State University

Online

6:30 PM - 7:45 PM