Join us on Wednesday, March 18th from 2-4 p.m. for a free lecture titled “The Church Cannot be Silent, but What Should It Say?” by Dr. William Yoo, Associate Professor of American Religious and Cultural History at Columbia Theological Seminary.
About the Lecture
In 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered a powerful address at the Montreat Conference Center amid deep national tensions surrounding race, politics, and economics. As King pressed on for equality and justice, he appealed to both the Bible and the U.S. Constitution.
Alongside his vision of God’s love, Dr. King professed:
“But I still have faith in America. I love this nation and I believe that we are developing a coalition of conscience that will in the not‑too‑distant future solve this problem.”
Drawing on this moment in history, Dr. William Yoo examines the intersections of faith, politics, and the civil rights movement as we witness the reemergence of white Christian nationalism, increasing socioeconomic challenges, and escalating political polarization today.
Dr. Yoo contends that American Christians can be both faithful witnesses of the gospel and loyal citizens of a nation founded on the principle of forming a more perfect union. He also offers thoughtful possibilities for how Christians can:
- honor God,
- love their neighbors,
- speak the truth in love,
- and still have faith in America.
Livestream Option
This event will also be livestreamed.
To register for the livestream, please click the registration button above.
