"Insurrection and Religious Extremism," A Panel Discussion
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"Insurrection and Religious Extremism," A Panel Discussion

January 15, 2021

Following the attack on the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, 2021, Interfaith Alliance brought together leading experts on religious freedom and Christian nationalism to discuss how we reached this moment and what it will take to realize our vision of a more inclusive democracy.

Moderated by Interfaith Alliance president Rabbi Jack Moline, panelists include Helio Fred Garcia, communications expert and author of "Words on Fire: The Power of Incendiary Language and How to Confront It;" Sabi Singh, community activist and past president of Interfaith Alliance of Oklahoma City; and Sarah Posner, journalist and author of "Unholy: Why White Evangelicals Worship at the Altar of Donald Trump."

This conversation took place on Thursday, January 14th, via Zoom and can also be found on our Facebook page.

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