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"Values, Vision and the Via Media"

What looks to be a good conference featuring speakers like Jim Wallis and former Senator (and Episcopal priest) John Danforth will be taking place on October 13-15 in Washington, DC.

Who speaks for "Christian Values" in America today? Does the Religious Right speak for all Christians or is there a progressive perspective on Christian Values that has been sadly lacking in the public discourse?

Since November 2004, progressive Christians across the country have been mobilizing to respond to those questions—organizing to claim their tradition, to work as a united front for social justice, and to publicly disavow the fringe radicals who have attempted to co-opt the name of the church in America.

Responding to that need "Values, Vision and the Via Media" was born. On October 13-15 at the National Cathedral in Washington DC this groundbreaking conference will reclaim the values debate from the Religious Right, exploring how Anglicans have historically made ethical decisions and take action in our Christian tradition.

"Values, Vision and the Via Media" will offer an articulate representation of progressive Christian values held by the majority of moderate Americans, Republican and Democrat alike, offering progressive Christianity a public face. Theologians, activists and lay persons will use case studies, panel discussions and plenary sessions to explore how to make a difference personally, locally and globally in the areas of:

Economic Justice, Environment, Family Values, Peacemaking, Racism/ social oppressions

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