How do religious leaders impact political discourse and opinions?
Religion & Politics
Discussion Panel
Monday, April 10, 2017
7:00 p.m.
Sewall Hall 301
Food and refreshments
How do religious leaders impact political discourse and opinions?
How separated are church and state?
Listen and engage with a panel featuring prominent members of Houston’s political and religious community. The goal of this event is to promote religious pluralism and consider the impact religion has on government. Hosted by the Sociology of Religion class and moderated by Dr. Craig Considine, Department of Sociology.
Annise Parker
Former Mayor of Houston
Congressman Gene Green
Representative to Texas District 29
Rev. Joshua Mitchell
Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church
Rev. Troy Treash
Resurrection Metropolitan
Community Church
Rev. Sammie Dow
Director of Ministries at The Luke Church Former NAACP National Youth Director
Dr. Craig Considine
Department of Sociology
Rice University
Sponsored by: The Boniuk Council, Religion and Public Life Program, Student Activities - President's Programming Fund