The Religion Factor: What Role does it play in the November Election?

The Commonwealth Club Silicon Valley, The Interfaith Council, and American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley Presents:

"The Religion Factor: What Role does it play in the November Election?" with

Jerome Baggett – Professor of Religion and Society at the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley

Rev. Dick Bernal – TV Evangelist and Pastor at the Jubilee Christian Center (invited)

Rabbi Melanie Aron – Chair of the Interfaith Council and Rabbi of Congregation Shir Hadash

Father Jon Pedigo – Diocese of San Jose and Pastor of St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church

With constant media coverage of religious controversies surrounding the presidential candidates, and with polls showing a virtual dead heat, the stage is being set for religion to play a decisive role in the November election.

Our panel of experts will share their thoughts on these issues and on religion’s role in the 2004 campaign.

July 15, 2004

$5 Members & Non-Members

6:30 pm Registration & Light Refreshments; 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Program

Le Petit Trianon – 72 N. 5th Street – San Jose

For reservations call 800-847-7730 or visit http://www.commonwealthclub.org/sv.html