Faith & the 2020 Election: Before the Election

Posted by Seth Schapiro | Oct 25, 2020 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Faith Matters, Local, Politics, Wellness | 0

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Faith & the 2020 Election: Before the Election

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In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 election has been the most divisive election in recent memory. Political parties are jockeying for position while claiming that victory for the other party will mean catastrophe in our nation. What has this tumultuous election season been like for spiritual communities? Four religious leaders discuss how this election has impacted their faith communities and how their spiritual traditions provide rich encouragement and guidance during this time.

TOPIC: FAITH & THE 2020 ELECTION

GUESTS:

PASTOR BEVERLY BROOK (PEACE UNITED CHURCH)
RABBI PAULA MARCUS (TEMPLE BETHEL)
BRUCE BURNETT (WATSONVILLE ISLAMIC CENTER)
PASTOR SCOTT NEWMAN (SANTA CRUZ BIBLE CHURCH)

About The Author

Seth Schapiro

Over many years, Seth Schapiro has interacted with a variety of cultures and faith perspectives, both in his personal experiences as well as in his professional life. He grew up in a Jewish home and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Studies at UCSC. While living in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, he was exposed to various Appalachian Christian traditions. After teaching elementary school, he developed a K-12 multicultural education program that teaches principles of character using the words and lives of inspiring world figures. His travels have included visiting Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East and Asia where he has observed the influence of Islamic faith on people’s everyday lives. He has also lived in Cambodia and taught at a Buddhist university in Phnom Penh.