Panel Discussion on Christian Nationalism Influence in Tarrant County Government
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The League of Women Voters of Tarrant County is holding a panel discussion and day of action to educate voters on the rise of religious nationalism in local and state government. They are specifically concerned about the effects of this movement on voting rights, diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, and other local government policies. The event, which includes faith leaders, election experts, and free speech advocates, is not about political parties or candidates but seeks to engage attendees in understanding and addressing the issue of Christian nationalism.
Panel Discussion Educates Public on Christian Nationalism Influence
Tarrant County civic organizations, including the League of Women Voters, are spearheading a panel discussion and day of action on Saturday to educate locals about religious nationalism’s impact on state and local government.
Event attendees will learn about issues such as the erosion of voting rights, the removal of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, and other policy changes at local government levels, stimulated largely by the Christian nationalist movement, according to Janet Mattern, President of the League of Women Voters of Tarrant County.
Christian nationalism is a belief system that sees the United States as a Christian-defined country and advocates for the government to uphold Christian values, discarding the principle of separation of church and state, as explained by the Freedom Forum, a D.C.-based nonprofit aiming to protect First Amendment rights.
Event Details
The event, titled ‘Faith, Freedom, and Democracy – Panel Discussion and Day of Action’, is happening at 10 a.m. on August 8 at the Broadway Baptist Church in Fort Worth. According to the League’s website, they are a national grassroots network committed to protecting the nonpartisan nature of voting rights.
Panelists include Perry Crenshaw, spiritual director for the NAACP’s Arlington chapter; Chris and Mendi Tackett, creators of the website See it. Name it. Fight it, aimed at raising awareness about Christian nationalism; and Laney Hawes, co-director of the Texas Freedom to Read Project.
The event concludes with a breakout session where attendees can learn more about civic engagement from the host organizations. Other hosts are the NAACP’s Fort Worth and Arlington chapters, March to the Polls, Faith and Justice Coalition of Tarrant County, Pastors for Texas Children, Texans Defending Democracy, and other civic groups.
The event is free, but attendees are encouraged to register in advance.
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Source: Cecilia Lenzen, Fort Worth Report
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