The Civic Role of Religious Leaders
About this episode
The episode explores the reasons why religious leaders engage in activism and take their beliefs to the streets.
Why do religious leaders step out from behind the pulpit and take to the streets? What does it mean to practice what you preach? As faith groups across the nation stand alongside protestors and assert their beliefs, we talk to four religious leaders about how and why they take action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Topics covered
- religion
- protest
- social justice
- activism
Keywords
- faith groups
- protestors
- civic engagement
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