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
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214.630.6495
x147About 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 at
programs@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.
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