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Social Justice / Religion

Religion

Has religion—a guiding force for billions of people—become simply the root cause of wars, political strife, and ideological dust-ups? Our religion speakers offer a wide-ranging, illuminating understanding of religion’s pivotal role in modern life.

4 Religion
Speakers

Megan Phelps-Roper

Former Member of the Westboro Baptist Church | Author of Unfollow: A Memoir of Loving and Leaving the Westboro Baptist Church

We must extend empathy and compassion to the people who show us hostility and contempt.

Reza Aslan

#1 New York Times bestselling author of Zealot and An American Martyr in Persia | Distinguished Professor, UC Riverside

To protect our democracy, we must stand in solidarity with all people, everywhere.

Wajahat Ali

Author of Go Back to Where You Came From

When we share our stories, we create an inclusive world—and build a multicultural coalition of the willing.

Negin Farsad

Director of The Muslims Are Coming! | Author of How to Make White People Laugh

The antidote to our political polarization? Laughter.