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Wednesday, October 22

Livestream – God, Government & the Algorithm: New Rules of Belief & Power

By Religion News Service

A free, daylong livestream on belief, power and the forces shaping our world.

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Location

Online

Agenda

9:15 AM (EST) | Welcome Remarks

Deborah Caldwell (speaker)

Deborah Caldwell, CEO, Religion News Foundation; Publisher, Religion News Service

9:30 AM (EST) | Becoming Better People

Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr.

Rachel Martin (moderator)

Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr. of Princeton University joins NPR’s Rachel Martin for a powerful conversation about moral responsibility, democracy and what it means to live well in an age shaped by technolo...

10:05 AM (EST) | Faith, Power and Politics

Pastor Tony Suárez

Jack Jenkins (moderator)

Pastor Tony Suárez, a member of President Donald Trump’s inner circle, in a potentially news-making conversation with RNS’s Jack Jenkins on faith, politics and Latino evangelicals.

10:35 AM (EST) | Faith, Technology and Religion

Greg M. Epstein

Niala Boodhoo (moderator)

Greg Epstein, Humanist Chaplain at Harvard and MIT, explores how technology is shaping modern values, spiritual life and what it means to call tech “the world’s most powerful new religion.”

11:35 AM (EST) | When Faith Meets the Future

Before we dive back in, let’s pause for a moment of reflection featuring short insights from people answering questions about faith, spirituality and the digital age.

11:45 AM (EST) | Who’s Speaking for Morality and Ethics in AI?

Dr. Aaron Dominguez

Haley Griese

Jason DeRose (moderator)

As artificial intelligence transforms public life, an interfaith panel explores who sets the ethical guardrails — and how religious and philosophical traditions can shape the future of AI.

1:55 PM (EST) | When Faith Meets the Future

Before we dive back in, let’s pause for a moment of reflection featuring short insights from people answering questions about faith, spirituality and the digital age.

2:00 PM (EST) | Church, State and the Safety Net

Stanley Carlson-Thies

The Rev. Eugene Cho

Mark Hetfield

Adelle Banks (moderator)

Faith-based organizations have long supported America’s social safety net. With shifting politics and shrinking resources, what’s at stake for the communities they serve?

2:45 PM (EST) | Faith After Tragedy

The Rev. Eric S.C. Manning

Rabbi Hazzan Jeffrey Myers

The Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis

Leaders from Mother Emanuel AME Church and Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue reflect on grief, resilience and what it means to lead with hope in a divided nation.

3:30 PM (EST) | When Faith Meets the Future

Before we end the day, let’s pause for a moment of reflection featuring short insights from people answering questions about faith, spirituality and the digital age.

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6 hours 20 minutes
Online

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Refunds up to 1 day before event

About this event

Spirituality • New Age

Religion is being reshaped by political polarization, technological disruption and shifting cultural norms. On Oct. 22, Religion News Service invites you to God, Government and the Algorithm: The New Rules of Belief and Power — a free, daylong livestream exploring the future of faith in public life.

From questions of power and influence to how technology is reshaping belief, this virtual event brings together leading voices from journalism, activism, academia and spiritual leadership for bold conversations about what comes next.

Watch live from anywhere and be part of a timely, thought-provoking symposium. Explore the full program and reserve your spot today to access the livestream.

RNS also extends our gratitude to Lilly Endowment Inc. for their longtime commitment to sustaining our work.

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