6/08/2006

Christian Conservatives to Host Controversial Scholar at Capitol Hill Forum

WASHINGTON, June 7 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Reese Roundtable on Capitol Hill will host Dr. James Hutson of the Library of Congress for its inaugural luncheon and roundtable discussion, Tuesday, June 13, 2006, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, in the US House Rayburn Building, room E-340.

The Reese Roundtable on Capitol Hill is a new forum led by Christian conservatives. It is dedicated to advancing the principles that guided the American founders in the framing of the Constitution and the formation of government.

For its inaugural luncheon, the Roundtable will host Dr. James Hutson, chief of manuscripts for the Library of Congress. Dr. Hutson will speak about his new book, The Founders on Religion (Princeton University Press). He will also address his highly controversial scholarship on Thomas Jefferson's 1802 letter to the Danbury Association of Baptists from which the US Supreme Court borrowed the phrase "wall of separation between church and state."

In attendance will be members of Congress and leaders of conservative Christian organizations.

The event, sponsored by Rep. Donald Manzullo (R- IL), will also honor Mr. Bernard P. (Bernie) Reese of Rockford, IL, attorney of 51 years, Christian conservative activist and philanthropist.

Event Details:

Inaugural Luncheon for the Reese Roundtable on Capitol Hill

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 12:00 - 2:00 PM EDT

Room B-340 in the US House Rayburn Building, Independence Avenue and First Street, Washington DC

Program:

Welcome: The Reverend Rob Schenck, president, Faith and Action in the Nation's Capital

Opening Prayer: The Reverend Dr. Gary Dull, radio talk show host and senior pastor, Faith Baptist Church, Altoona, PA

Meal

Remarks by the Guest of Honor, Mr. Bernard P. (Bernie) Reese, Esq.

Introduction of Speaker by Rev. Schenck

Speaker: Dr. James Hutson, chief of manuscripts, Library of Congress and author, The Founders on Religion (Princeton University Press)

Roundtable discussion with Mr. Bill Murray of Religious Freedom Coalition, Mr. David New, Esq., author of Religious Freedom in America for Beginners, Miss Wendy Wright, president of Concerned Women of America and others. Moderated by the Rev. Rob Schenck.

Benediction: The Reverend Dr. Bruce Sofia, television personality and senior pastor, the Gloucester County Community Church, Washington Township, NJ

Dr. Hutson will autograph complementary copies of his book following the program.