Dangerous Reading & Democracy
With Rev. Beth Banks, Maggie Ingalls, and Brian Shaw
Book banning has surfaced repeatedly since ancient times, always representing a power struggle between political divisions and/or religion. Currently, public libraries and all institutions for learning are centers for conflict about censorship. Some questions to consider: Are there ideas you’ve banned from your discussions or family? Have you intentionally read books with ideas that conflict with yours?
Rev. Beth Banks currently works with the Humphrey Fellows program. This Fulbright Scholar program brings accomplished mid-career professionals to the United States from countries with developing economies. Rev. Beth serves the Friendship Host Coordinator, expanding the visiting Fellows’ experiences of culture and connection in northern CA. She sings with the Davis Community Chorale, and is studying the hammer dulcimer.
Beth served as a UU congregational minister for 34 years, and taught English as a Second Language in Washington State and South Korea. Both careers helped prepare her for work with organizations that encourage community, curiosity, learning and mutual respect.
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