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Read. Follow. Verify.Hearing on the Role of Religious Leaders in Addressing Hate
Record date · January 1, 2020
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What This Bill Does
The U.S. held a hearing on July 16, 2019, to discuss how religious leaders and organizations can effectively respond to the rise of hate and intolerance. The session featured testimony from various faith leaders and advocates regarding their experiences and strategies for fostering community security and interfaith cooperation.
This hearing serves as a public record of expert testimony provided to Congress to inform potential policy approaches regarding the role of religious institutions in combating hate-based violence and discrimination.
Who It Affects
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Religious organizations
These groups are the subject of the hearing's inquiry regarding their role in community safety and social cohesion.
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
The commission is responsible for gathering this testimony to inform its oversight and policy recommendations.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on July 16, 2019, at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C.
- The hearing was titled 'Responding to Hate: The Role of Religious Actors'.
- The session was presided over by Commissioner Gwen Moore.
- Witnesses included representatives from various religious and advocacy organizations, including America magazine, Tree of Life Synagogue, Al Noor Mosque, Coexister, The Expectations Project, America Indivisible, and the European Union of Jewish Students.
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- Several witnesses, including Father James Martin, Imam Gamal Fouda, and Alina Bricman, participated via videoconferencing.
- The hearing record includes prepared statements from all witnesses and several commissioners.
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Use of Remote Testimony
The hearing explicitly utilized videoconferencing for several witnesses, reflecting a shift in how congressional hearings incorporate remote expert testimony.
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