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Civility in America: Religion with James Martin, S.J., and Ross Douthat

America Media Events August 22, 2017

Civility in America: Religion with James Martin, S.J., and Ross Douthat

The award-winning columnist Ross Douthat, of The New York Times, and best-selling author James Martin, S.J., editor at large of America magazine, will engage in a dialogue about civility in American public and ecclesial discourse, moderated by Matt Malone, S.J., editor in chief of America.

Civility in America is a three-part series that will continue in Spring 2018.

When: December 13, 2017 | 6:30 p.m.
Where: Sheen Center for Thought and Culture 18 Bleecker St., New York, N.Y. 10012
Tickets: $20 ($15 for students)

RSVP: www.sheencenter.org

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