Politics and Religion:
A Discussion on the Role Religion Played
in the Recent Presidential Election
A Discussion on the Role Religion Played
in the Recent Presidential Election
November 29, 2012 12:00-1:30 PM
We have a great panel that will discuss the role religion played in this latest political cycle.
How did the various groups use religion as a positive marketing piece for a candidate? Or was it used as a negative weapon against a candidate? Did religion really play a role or was it just used to deflect attention?
Bring your questions about politics and religion and challenge our panel of experts in this arena!
Event Details
When: Thursday, November 29
Time: 12 noon to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Christ United Methodist Church, 2801 Valwood Parkway, Farmers Branch
Cost: $15 and includes lunch.
RSVP: Email or call Deb Christian, dchristian@umr.org, 214.630.6495 x147
About our Panel:
Mike Ghouse is a speaker, thinker, writer, initiator, organizer and mediator committed to building cohesive societies, and offering pluralistic solutions on current issues. Mike is a frequent guest on Fox News, “The Hannity Show”, and on nationally syndicated Radio shows including Dallas TV, print and radio networks, and occasional interviews on NPR. Mike is a member of the Texas Faith Panel at The Dallas Morning News and writes about issues facing the nation every week. He writes for The Huffington Post regularly, and occasionally for Washington Post and other daily newspapers and magazines around the world. Mike has published over 1000 articles on a variety of subjects.
Derrick Jeter has dedicated his professional life to challenging honest skeptics and seekers to wrestle with the most pressing questions regarding the life of faith and the preservation of liberty. After his undergraduate work at UT and receiving a master’s degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, Derrick began a public speaking consultancy, working with business professionals and politicians. Derrick is also the author of two books published by The Jeter Press: A 911 for 9/11: Finding Answers to the Evil of September 11, 2001 and O America! A Manifesto on Liberty.
Sam Hodges, a managing editor at the United Methodist Reporter, has had a long career in newspapers, including reporting on religion for the Dallas Morning News. While at the Mobile (Ala.) Press-Register, he won a George Polk Award for a series on scarcity of dental care for poor children. He has won several other awards, and was a journalism fellow at the University of Michigan. He’s the author of a published novel and co-editor of a published book of his great-great-grandfather’s Civil War letters.
Jeffrey Weiss is a weekly columnist for Real Clear Religion, and a longtime reporter and blogger for The Dallas Morning News. He was previously general assignment reporter, and social services reporter for The Dallas Morning News, and a regular contributor to the late Politics Daily. He has also reported for The Miami Herald. Weiss was awarded second place in the Templeton Religion Reporter of the Year award, and Schachern Award for Best Religion Section by The Religion Newswriters Association, as well as a contributor to the piece that won the Wilbur Award for Best Religion Section by The Religion Communicators Council, in addition to many other nominations and honorable mentions.
UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
December Luncheon: Show and Tell
December Luncheon: Show and Tell
Thursday, December 13, 2012 from 12:00-1:30 PM
Christ United Methodist Church, 2801 Valwood Parkway, Farmers Branch
Let’s join together to “Show and Tell” (if you can, bring enough samples to share) about our best work in 2012. RCC sponsors an awards competition to provide validation and third-party recognition for the excellent work faith-based communicators do. Our meeting will provide a forum to share your projects and ideas as you consider what you may want to enter in the DeRose-Hinkhouse Awards.
Twenty Thirteen (2013)
Twenty Thirteen (2013)
We are working hard to put together some great presentations for the next year and want your input! Are there topics that you want more information about? Would you like to recommend a presenter? Submit your comments to: programs@dfw-rcc.org.
We are extremely thankful to Christ UM
C in Farmers Branch for being such a gracious host to our organization, but we would love the opportunity to visit other organizations throughout the DFW area. If your organization would be interested in hosting RCC for a luncheon in 2013, please contact Andra Dunn atprograms@dfw-rcc.org for more details.
Our goal for the upcoming year is to grow our organization and inspire religious communicators in the metorplex in their ministry of telling the story of their organization, engaging their audience, and shining their light even brighter in a world that is hungry for positive and uplifiting messages.