Interfaith forum addresses faith, politics

Posted on October 10, 2012 By Editor San Jose, San Marco, St. Nicholas

“Faith’s Role in Politics” is the timely topic of discussion for the upcoming “Promoting Peace Through Understanding Interfaith Forum” at All Saints Episcopal Church.
The event begins at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 1 in the sanctuary. The forum brings together a diverse, politically experienced panel of local lay people from the Anglican, Muslim, Jewish, Episcopal, Shia Ismaili and Mormon faith traditions exploring faith’s role in politics. Panelists for the church’s fourth interfaith forum event include: Dr. Parvez Ahmed, UNF Associate Professor of Finance; Warda Ali, Florida Coastal School of Law student/law clerk; District 5 City Councilwoman Lori Boyer; Dr. Sol Brotman, Sol G. Brotman DDS; Dr. Matthew T. Corrigan, UNF Political Science & Public Administration Chair; Rev. Tom Deppe, All Saints Episcopal Church; and Kathleen Thomas, former candidate for U.S. Senate in Illinois
The panel will be moderated by blogger and longtime local journalist, Tricia Booker. A short reception will follow in the church hall. Questions will only be accepted prior to the event and can be emailed to [email protected].
“Interfaith dialogue is critical as our world becomes more diverse and interrelated. We are pleased to help promote civil conversation in such a anxious, fractious world,” said Fr. Tom Deppe, rector of All Saints Episcopal Church.