In Defense of Democracy, Classical Liberalism and Free Markets with Deirdre McCloskey
On August 13th, Thursday, at 6:30pm, as part of IRD’s Christianity & Capitalism program. The event will feature Deirdre McCloskey's...
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Providence Magazine
Addressing national security and global statecraft through the lens of historic Christian thinking.

Juicy Ecumenism
Smart commentary on today's issues, Juicy Ecumenism is the official blog of the Institute on Religion & Democracy.
In Defense of Christians
Advocating for the protection and preservation of Christianity in the Middle East, the birthplace of the faith.

The New Whiggery
The New Whiggery exists to promote the best of the American constitutional tradition and to evaluate political decisions in light of history, first principles, prudence, and a moral framework grounded in natural law.

John Wesley Institute
The John Wesley Institute is honored that former Asbury Theological Seminary President Timothy Tennent is becoming a Distinguished Scholar of World Christianity with JWI. His role will include an annual lecture in Washington, D.C.

Coalition of Catholics Against Antisemitism
A Catholic initiative committed to confronting antisemitism in theology, catechesis, culture, and public life in light of Nostra Aetate and the Church's moral teaching.
Upcoming Events
On August 13th, Thursday, at 6:30pm, as part of IRD’s Christianity & Capitalism program. The event will feature Deirdre McCloskey's...
Please join us for The New Whiggery ()TNW) dinner for DC young professionals on August 17 with speaker Bill Reddinger...
You are invited to partake in drinks and smart Christian Realist conversation with your friends at The Institute on Religion...
This month's speaker will be historian Henry Nau of George Washington University discussing Ronald Reagan’s political thinking. Read his article...
With great excitement, In Defense of Christians (IDC) invites you to join our network of advocates and supporters from across...
The Institute on Religion and Democracy and the Coalition of Catholics Against Antisemitism invite you to Jewish and Christian Minorities...
For ten years the Institute on Religion and Democracy’s Providence: A Journal of Christianity and Foreign Policy has hosted an annual Christianity...
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