BCHRTF thanks event attendees

The Bonner County Human Rights Task Force (BCHRTF) recently hosted a panel presentation entitled "Faith Leaders Who Support the Separation of Church and State." We would like to thank the participating clergy who represented the Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Episcopal and Quaker faith communities in North Idaho. These leaders, drawing upon the Bible and the teachings and traditions of their denominations, spoke to the importance of maintaining the separation of church and state so their faith communities can worship and provide ministries as they see fit.  

We hosted this event to shed light on concerns expressed by many of our citizens about the rise of Christian Nationalism and the risks this ideology poses to our freedoms. Over 110 people from Bonner, Boundary and Pend Oreille counties attended the presentation. Many attendees asked how they can learn more. In response, we are building a resource page on our website including the program from the presentation, suggested books and podcasts and links to other organizations working to maintain our time honored and cherished ideal of religious freedom for all. Please visit our website at www.BCHRTF.org to access these resources or to join and support the work of the BCHRTF.

JOHN LAWRENCE

BCHRTF board member