Baruch College School of Public Affairs presents the Lillie and Nathan Ackerman Lecture Series on Equality and Justice in America: "Religion and the Law: The Virtue of Tolerance."

Religious leaders address urgent questions such as to what extent government should regulate or intervene in the activities of religious organizations or individual members of diverse religious groups to promote civic harmony. At a time when the nation is sharply divided politically and many political decisions are being influenced by issues of morality and faith, the importance of tolerance as a guiding principle becomes more critical. These and other issues governing religious tolerance are addressed by the following panelists: Rev. Dr. Bob Edgar, General Secretary, National Council of Churches; Rabbi Jonathan Stein, Senior Rabbi, Temple Shaaray Tefila; and Chaplain James J. Yee, Former Chaplain, Guantanamo Bay.

The event begins with welcome greetings from David Birdsell, Dean of School of Public Affairs. Rosalyn Engelman, daughter of Lillie and Nathan Ackerman, speaks on behalf of the Ackerman family.

Moderated by Sonia R. Jarvis, Ackerman Chair and Associate Professor, School of Public Affairs, the event takes place on April 5, 2006, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, 14th floor.