Christian Nationalism in Florida: A Warning for the Nation

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What’s happening in Florida should be a warning to us all about a dangerous political ideology—Christian Nationalism— that threatens public education, reproductive freedom, the rights of LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, and religious minorities and our very democracy.

In this first session of a two-part series, we’ll examine how Christian Nationalism is taking root nationally and in Florida’s public policy—and why it matters far beyond the state’s borders. From book bans to abortion restrictions, from censorship in classrooms to discriminatory laws cloaked in the language of “religious liberty,” we’ll explore what Christian Nationalism looks like on the ground and how it endangers true religious freedom and why all Jews and our allies should care!

Join us for an urgent conversation featuring:

• Florida State Representative Anna Eskamani, a bold legislative voice fighting against Christian Nationalism in public policy
• Pastor James Coffin, former Executive Director of the Interfaith Council of Central Florida  
• Rabbi Joshua Neely,  Rabbi of Temple Israel in Orlando and outspoken advocate for religious freedom

This event will illuminate the lived consequences of Christian Nationalism for Florida communities, explore the critical role of interfaith resistance and why everyone across the country should be paying attention.

Sponsored by Jews for a Secular Democracy with grant support from the Eula Mae & John Baugh Foundation.