Sr. Ruth Lautt, O.P., Esq and Fr. Scott Gunn will discuss the connection between discipleship and politics, including a discussion on how our beliefs as followers of Jesus lead us to take part in the public political landscape. There is wide disagreement among Christians on this topic as some advocate a complete separation of the church from politics, while others advocate a theocratic nation. The panelists will offer possible paths or a middle way between these extremes.

This evening is presented as part of the Dialogues on Divinity series, which seeks to address vital contemporary issues with a theological lens and is offered by the Community at the Crossing, an ecumenical community for young adults, in residence at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.

The speakers will be:

• The Rev. Canon Father Scott Gunn, Executive Director of Forward Movement
• Sr. Ruth Lautt, OP, Coordinator of the St. Fidelis Street Ministry