Conversations You Won’t Find Anywhere Else

Religion is being reshaped by political polarization, technological disruption and shifting cultural norms. On Oct. 22, join Religion News Service online for God, Government and the Algorithm: The New Rules of Belief and Power — a free, daylong livestream examining how faith, technology and politics are shaping what comes next.

From the ethics of artificial intelligence to the future of democracy, these conversations offer depth, nuance and perspective you won’t find anywhere else. See the full program.

SESSION SPOTLIGHTS:

Becoming Better People

Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr. of Princeton University joins NPR’s Rachel Martin for a powerful conversation about moral responsibility, democracy and what it means to live well in an age shaped by technology and division.

Faith, Power and Politics

Pastor Tony Suárez, a member of President Donald Trump’s inner circle, in a potentially news-making conversation with RNS’s Jack Jenkins on faith, politics and Latino evangelicals.

Who’s Speaking for Morality and Ethics in AI?

As artificial intelligence transforms public life, an interfaith panel explores who sets the ethical guardrails — and how religious and philosophical traditions can shape the future of AI.

Church, State and the Safety Net

Faith-based organizations have long supported America’s social safety net. With shifting politics and shrinking resources, what’s at stake for the communities they serve?

Faith After Tragedy: Confronting Hate, Choosing Hope

Leaders from Mother Emanuel AME Church and Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue reflect on grief, resilience and what it means to lead with hope in a divided nation.

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