Is faith under attack? An IndyStar forum

Does religious freedom necessarily conflict with LGBT rights? How should people of faith handle rapid social change? Why do some Christians object to protecting LGBT rights? Are people of faith really being forced to violate their moral conscience? Can the church help a diverse society find ways to live in harmony? What is the role of religion in political and legislative debates? Is there a way to ensure freedom for all?

As Indiana lawmakers consider expansion of the state civil rights law to include sexual orientation and gender identity, The Indy Star and The Desmond Tutu Center for Peace, Reconciliation, and Global Justice invite you to join us for a series of community conversations about what changes in the law could mean for Hoosiers.

The second forum — “Is Faith Under Attack? A Conversation about Civil Rights and Religious Liberty” — is scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 2 in the Shelton Auditorium at Christian Theological Seminary, 1000 W. 42nd St. Indianapolis.

The forum will feature Kevin R. Baird, field director, Indiana Pastors Alliance; Matthew Boulton, president of Christian Theological Seminary; the Rev. Andrew Hunt III, senior pastor, New Life Community Church; Rabbi Sandy Sasso, director of the Religion, Spirituality and the Arts Initiative at Butler University; and David Wright, president of Indiana Wesleyan University.

IndyStar opinion editor Tim Swarens will moderate the event.

The event is free, but registration is required.