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One of the principal characteristics of an authentic liberal democracy has been to hold possibilities in check through the free and unrestricted access to ideas, differences of opinion, and values that accommodate a wide variety of perspectives and ways of life. It must, therefore, be of some concern when government-prescribed social norms are expressed in a reactive, “pendular swing,” complete with social marginalization of people adhering to previous social norms.

Should this current trend continue, we might be witnessing the emergence of a new form of fundamentalism—a liberal one, intolerant of legitimate, non-violent expression of difference of opinion and action, and which ought to expect equal toleration. The question becomes, “Is this a new form of fascism—albeit physically non-violent?”

Terry LeBlanc is the Executive Director of Indigenous Pathways and Director of NAIITS: An Indigenous Learning Community. In addition to producing varied award-winning writings, Terry has worked for over 39 years in global Indigenous contexts as an educator in theology, cultural anthropology, and community development.

This lecture is part of our 2018 Summer Evening Public Lecture Series. 

Dr. LeBlanc will be teaching the class "Indigenous Theologies & Methods" from July 23 – 27, 2018 as part of our 2018 Summer Programs. Learn more at rgnt.net/summer.

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