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What role did Christianity play in the
formation of our nation? Should Christians be actively involved in
politics? What about the separation of Church and State? How should a Christian’s conscious be formed in preparation
for participation in the political process? Join us for an
exciting workshop presented by leading speakers that will
address these and other issues of interest to Christians in
this election season.
Friday,
October 10: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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David Barton
Mr. Barton is the Founder and President of
WallBuilders, a national pro-family organization
that presents America's forgotten history and
heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious
and constitutional heritage. His
exhaustive research has rendered him an expert
in historical and constitutional issues. He will be
speaking on America’s Christian heritage and our
responsibilities as Christians to participate in
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Saturday, October 11: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Sheila
Liaugminas
Ms. Liaugminas is a Chicago-area journalist with
extensive experience in secular and religious
journalism. Her
writing covers a variety of
topics, including the Church, faith,
culture, politics and the media. She is a
regular contributor on
Relevant Radio. Ms. Liaugminas will offer
the introductory presentation on Faithful
Citizenship and will be overall moderator for
the day.
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Father Thomas Loya
Fr. Loya is pastor of Annunciation of the Mother
of God Byzantine Catholic Church near Chicago.
He serves as a spiritual advisor for the
Theology of the Body International Alliance and
is a frequent contributor for Relevant Radio.
Fr. Loya will be speaking on Human Life and
Family Life.
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Father Erich Rutten
Fr. Rutten is Director of Campus
Ministry and Chair of the Commission on
Ecumenism and Interreligious Affairs for the
Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
Fr. Rutten will be speaking on the subject of
Global Solidarity.
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Father
Peter Laird
Fr. Laird is Vice Rector and
Director of Seminarians at St. Paul Seminary and
Assistant Professor of Moral Theology at St.
Thomas University. Fr. Larid will be
speaking on the topic of Social Justice.
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Father Michael Keating
Fr. Keating is a Ph.D. and Professor of History
in the
Catholic Studies Department at the
University of St. Thomas in St. Paul,
Minnesota. Fr. Keating will offer a summary
presentation on balancing the various dimensions
of Catholic social teaching in the context of Faithful Citizenship.
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Tickets are $10 for Friday and $20 for
Saturday (lunch included on Saturday). Purchase
tickets for both days and save $5! Tickets available
at the door.
Questions? Call Dave at
612.616.4013
Sponsored by St.
John the Baptist Catholic Church, 835 2nd Avenue NW, New
Brighton, MN 55112
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