SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2026
Join Rick Steves for a European take on Trump and American democracy (basically his “No Kings” rally speech, updated and with an indoor voice). Then, Lutheran Bishop Shelley Bryan Wee (ELCA) will share a hard look (inspired by scripture) at the perversion of Christianity called “Christian Nationalism.” Rick’s talk will share how history is speaking to us — and how, if we listen, we can better understand and meet the challenges facing democracy in the USA. And, whether you consider yourself a person of faith or not, Bishop Shelley’s message will bring a new dimension to your thinking about the place of religion in the political discourse of our country.
8 Responses
Jennifer Delanty
Thank you!
Susan D Jones
Looking forward to this event.
Pamela Bradburn
The information is correct and in St. Mark’s records. Why is there an error message?
Pat Ronne
Good topic.
Alison Hicks
Looking forward to it!
Libby Kelleher Carr
I’m looking forward to their comments together. Thanks for doing this presentation.
Libby
Jonelle Kemmerling
There is an interesting book about the beginnings of the Christian Nationalist movement: “The Violent Take It by Force: The Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy,” by Matthew D. Taylor. Thank you for making this program available.
Barbara Landreth
I look forward to this. I have written to my Congressman (Riley Moore of WV) multiple times asking for his understanding of the separation of church and state. No response. His newsletters read like religious treatises.