Roger Finke discusses data on religious persecution throughout the world. Jónatas Machado analyzes several political theories as they relate to religious freedom and explains gaps between constitutionally-enshrined religious freedom promises and their implementation.  Andrew Teal presents historical examples of religious persecution and explains religious observers’ vulnerability.  

Speakers:

Roger Finke, Professor of Sociology and Religious Studies, Pennsylvania State University; Director, Association of Religion Data Archives

Jónatas Machado, Professor of Law, Universidade de Coimbra in Portugal

Reverend Dr. Andrew Teal, Chaplain, Fellow, and Lecturer in Theology, Pembroke College

Moderator:

Jane Wise, International Center for Law and Religion Studies