Friday, January 19, 11:15-12:45pm, Thompson Library Rm. 165, 1858 Neil Ave.

In the twenty-first century, nations as diverse as Russia, India, Poland, and Turkey have seen a revival of religious politics, and many religious movements in other countries have proved similarly resilient. A new generation of political theologians passionately reformulate ancient religious doctrines to revolutionize modern political life. They insist that states recognize the true religion, and they reject modern liberal ideals of universal religious freedom and church-state separation.

Such efforts are part of a broader “post-liberalism” intellectual movement. In the face of these challenges, should the liberal tradition and democratic deliberation still be defended? What is the appropriate role of religion in the public life of a liberal democracy?

Panelists

• Dr. Kevin Vallier, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Bowling Green State University

• Dr. Michael Neblo, OSU Professor of Political Science and Director of the Institute for Democratic Engagement and Accountability (IDEA)

Moderator

• Kathryn Joyce, Civil Discourse Program Director, OSU Center for Ethics and Human Values [CEHV]

Hosted by OSU Center for Ethics and Human Values [CEHV].