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Faith-Based Resistance to the Rise of Christian Nationalism

Christian nationalism, and the ideologies that have fueled it from the very founding of our nation, have left a centuries-long trail of devastation that continues to this day. Through an alliance with White supremacy, it has served as a justification for many of our country’s sins: the genocide and dispossession of Native peoples; slavery and racism; the targeting of those who are historically marginalized and the physical and political exclusion of migrants in this country. Because extremist Christian rhetoric is behind much of the leadership, financing, and rhetoric attacking equality and civil rights today, many progressive social movements have despaired over the role of religion in public life. But ceding the power of religious narratives to extremists can have serious consequences. Join us for a conversation on the need to reclaim the religious narrative from this kind of extremism.

Rev. Dr. Vásquez-Levy is the President of Pacific School of Religion (PSR) in Berkeley, California, a progressive Christian seminary, graduate school, and center for social justice that prepares spiritually rooted leaders to create a world where all can thrive. A committed pastor, a nationally recognized higher education and immigration leader, and a sought after speaker, Vásquez-Levy leads at the intersection of faith, higher education, and social change.

Rev. Dr. Vásquez-Levy’s talk will be followed by a time for questions and answers, as well as a brief presentation of upcoming courses in Theological Education in Leadership offered in Hawai`i by PSR. The event is from 5:30 pm- 7:00 pm on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Kōloa Union Church, located at 3289 Poipu Road in Kōloa. A reception of hors d’oeuvres and drinks will follow the presentation.  Hosted by the Kaua’i Association of the United Church of Christ.

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