Defending Democracy

Sat Aug 17 2024 at 01:00 pm to 06:00 pm UTC-04:00

Crescent Hill Baptist Church | Louisville

Crescent Hill Baptist Church
Publisher/HostCrescent Hill Baptist Church
Defending Democracy
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Christian ethicist, David Gushee, discusses his book Defending Democracy from its Christian enemies
About this Event

Author and ethicist David Gushee contends that Christian nationalism presents a danger to American democracy, as well as to democracy around the world. He offers a theological perspective for the need for a Christian defense of democracy and political engagement.

Dr. Gushee's presentation will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Mark Wingfield, Executive Director & Publisher of Baptist News Global.

Other Guest Panelists will include:

  • Kentucky Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd
  • Dr. Lewis Brogdan, Institute for Black Church Studies, Baptist Seminary of Kentucky
  • Cassie Chambers Armstrong, Kentucky State Senator
  • Samuel A. Marcosson, Professor, University of Louisville School of Law
  • Congressman Morgan McGarvey, Third Congressional District of Kentucky

Schedule for Saturday 8/17/2024

1:00 - 3:00 - Presentation by Dr. Gushee

3:00 - 4:00 - Break, Refreshments, Book Signing (Copies will be available for purchase)

4:00 - 6:00 - Panel Discussion

Schedule for Sunday 8/18/2024

10:45 - Dr. Gushee preaching in Worship


Registration

Cost: $15.00 per person - covers the cost of refreshments
Registration deadline - August 10
To register, click Select Tickets

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Crescent Hill Baptist Church, 2800 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, United States

Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 15.00

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