Institute on Religion & Democracy
@theird.bsky.social
The Institute on Religion & Democracy is an ecumenical Christian think tank committed to responsible Christian witness in society rooted in historic church teaching. We affirm democracy, human rights and religious freedom for all. www.theird.org
“Power rooted in fear cannot last,” shares @repmoolenaar.bsky.social of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party at @provmagazine.bsky.social Christianity & National Security Conference. “History has never been kind to governments that try to erase belief.”
October 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM
“Power rooted in fear cannot last,” shares @repmoolenaar.bsky.social of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party at @provmagazine.bsky.social Christianity & National Security Conference. “History has never been kind to governments that try to erase belief.”
October’s @provmagazine.bsky.social editors’ luncheon hearing from Dhruva Jaishankar, Executive Director of the Observer Research Foundation America for an introduction to India’s international relations and Hindu nationalism. For more on these events visit: theird.org/events/
October 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
October’s @provmagazine.bsky.social editors’ luncheon hearing from Dhruva Jaishankar, Executive Director of the Observer Research Foundation America for an introduction to India’s international relations and Hindu nationalism. For more on these events visit: theird.org/events/
IRD's Jean Bethke Elshtain Fellowship focuses on exploring the fundamental principles of Christian realism and applying those principles to contemporary challenges to see how they stand up. Learn more at: providencemag.com/the-jean-bet...
October 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
IRD's Jean Bethke Elshtain Fellowship focuses on exploring the fundamental principles of Christian realism and applying those principles to contemporary challenges to see how they stand up. Learn more at: providencemag.com/the-jean-bet...
Tuesday night at @pressclubdc.bsky.social IRD joined with @baylor.bsky.social co-sponsoring “the problem of dirty hands” and the challenge with both having a good regime and keeping it. More here: washington.web.baylor.edu/events
October 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Tuesday night at @pressclubdc.bsky.social IRD joined with @baylor.bsky.social co-sponsoring “the problem of dirty hands” and the challenge with both having a good regime and keeping it. More here: washington.web.baylor.edu/events
This week IRD welcomes University of Virginia graduate Miranda Mobley, whose love for literature, theology, and international relations drew her to work at IRD. She serves at The Falls Church Anglican in a 9-month spiritual formation and leadership program. Welcome, Miranda!
September 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
This week IRD welcomes University of Virginia graduate Miranda Mobley, whose love for literature, theology, and international relations drew her to work at IRD. She serves at The Falls Church Anglican in a 9-month spiritual formation and leadership program. Welcome, Miranda!
This week IRD welcomes College of William and Mary graduate and intern Rafa Albolote. Rafa discovered IRD through his interest in religious liberty and serves with the Fourth Fellows, a young adult leadership program at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Bethesda. Welcome, Rafa!
September 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
This week IRD welcomes College of William and Mary graduate and intern Rafa Albolote. Rafa discovered IRD through his interest in religious liberty and serves with the Fourth Fellows, a young adult leadership program at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Bethesda. Welcome, Rafa!
This week IRD welcomes autumn intern Lauren Knights, a graduate student at Harvard University pursuing a Master’s in Anthropology. Her research explores the role of religion in shaping governance and public life. Welcome, Lauren!
August 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This week IRD welcomes autumn intern Lauren Knights, a graduate student at Harvard University pursuing a Master’s in Anthropology. Her research explores the role of religion in shaping governance and public life. Welcome, Lauren!
Young professionals age 39 or younger: please join us for our August 6 New Whiggery Dinner this Wednesday. John Hood of the John William Pope Foundation will speak on Freedom Conservatism. Invite your Whiggish friends and RSVP here: theird.org/events/augus...
August 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Young professionals age 39 or younger: please join us for our August 6 New Whiggery Dinner this Wednesday. John Hood of the John William Pope Foundation will speak on Freedom Conservatism. Invite your Whiggish friends and RSVP here: theird.org/events/augus...
IRD's Providence hosts our monthly lunch for foreign policy and national security professionals on August 6. Scholar of Ethics, War, and Public Life Marc LiVecche will discuss the moral and strategic legacy of atomic bombings. To inquire about an invitation to this event: theird.org/events/augus...
July 30, 2025 at 9:29 PM
IRD's Providence hosts our monthly lunch for foreign policy and national security professionals on August 6. Scholar of Ethics, War, and Public Life Marc LiVecche will discuss the moral and strategic legacy of atomic bombings. To inquire about an invitation to this event: theird.org/events/augus...
National Review Editor Ramesh Ponnuru visited IRD's Washington offices today for our monthly Providence Magazine editors' luncheon to discuss the American Constitutional order. To join in these small weekday lunches, please contact us for an invitation.
June 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
National Review Editor Ramesh Ponnuru visited IRD's Washington offices today for our monthly Providence Magazine editors' luncheon to discuss the American Constitutional order. To join in these small weekday lunches, please contact us for an invitation.
Grateful for our second monthly women’s brunch this past Saturday with laughter and insightful conversation. We welcomed Lilla Nora Kiss of the Information Technology Foundation to share on faith in the workplace.
June 16, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Grateful for our second monthly women’s brunch this past Saturday with laughter and insightful conversation. We welcomed Lilla Nora Kiss of the Information Technology Foundation to share on faith in the workplace.
Join us on Saturday, June 14th for our next Women’s Brunch featuring Lilla Kiss of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation speaking on Faith in the Workplace. More: theird.org/events/ird-c...
June 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Join us on Saturday, June 14th for our next Women’s Brunch featuring Lilla Kiss of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation speaking on Faith in the Workplace. More: theird.org/events/ird-c...
Join us tonight for #DonutDay with The Salvation Army as we learn about the World War legacy of the Donut Girls and enjoy a donut-filled reception. More: theird.org/events/dough...
June 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Join us tonight for #DonutDay with The Salvation Army as we learn about the World War legacy of the Donut Girls and enjoy a donut-filled reception. More: theird.org/events/dough...
Tonight! Join The IRD and Salvation Army for Donut Day as we celebrate the wartime service of the Donut Girls and their role in popularizing the Doughnut. See: theird.org/events/dough...
June 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Tonight! Join The IRD and Salvation Army for Donut Day as we celebrate the wartime service of the Donut Girls and their role in popularizing the Doughnut. See: theird.org/events/dough...
IRD was delighted to welcome the International Religious Freedom Roundtable Fellows on Tuesday, June 4 to learn about our In Defense of Christians program advocating for the protection and preservation of Christianity in the Middle East.
June 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
IRD was delighted to welcome the International Religious Freedom Roundtable Fellows on Tuesday, June 4 to learn about our In Defense of Christians program advocating for the protection and preservation of Christianity in the Middle East.
This week IRD welcomes Hannah Kearns as summer intern for In Defense of Christians. Hannah is a rising senior at the University of Florida majoring in International Studies and Education Sciences. Welcome, Hannah!
June 3, 2025 at 6:37 PM
This week IRD welcomes Hannah Kearns as summer intern for In Defense of Christians. Hannah is a rising senior at the University of Florida majoring in International Studies and Education Sciences. Welcome, Hannah!
Join IRD on June 14 for our second Women’s Brunch. Lilla Nora Kiss of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation will speak on Faith in the Workplace. Guests are encouraged to share in food, tea, mimosas, and time for networking. RSVP at: theird.org/events/ird-c...
June 2, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Join IRD on June 14 for our second Women’s Brunch. Lilla Nora Kiss of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation will speak on Faith in the Workplace. Guests are encouraged to share in food, tea, mimosas, and time for networking. RSVP at: theird.org/events/ird-c...
This week IRD welcomes Luke Pelser as summer intern. Luke is a University Scholar at Baylor University concentrating in philosophy, psychology, and political science on the pre-law track. He is participating in the Baylor in Washington Summer Fellowship on Religion and Social Life Program in D.C.
June 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
This week IRD welcomes Luke Pelser as summer intern. Luke is a University Scholar at Baylor University concentrating in philosophy, psychology, and political science on the pre-law track. He is participating in the Baylor in Washington Summer Fellowship on Religion and Social Life Program in D.C.
Salvation Army Women relied on ingenuity to serve up thousands of donuts to WWI soldiers. Join us 6pm on June 6 as we celebrate their role in popularizing the donut. Caleb Louden of the Salvation Army will share on wartime service of the Doughnut Girls. See: theird.org/events/dough...
May 29, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Salvation Army Women relied on ingenuity to serve up thousands of donuts to WWI soldiers. Join us 6pm on June 6 as we celebrate their role in popularizing the donut. Caleb Louden of the Salvation Army will share on wartime service of the Doughnut Girls. See: theird.org/events/dough...
Save the Date: Join IRD on June 14 for a Women’s Brunch. Lilla Nóra Kiss of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation will speak on Faith in the Workplace. Food, tea, mimosas, and networking 11am–12:30pm. RSVP: theird.org/events/ird-c...
May 21, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Save the Date: Join IRD on June 14 for a Women’s Brunch. Lilla Nóra Kiss of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation will speak on Faith in the Workplace. Food, tea, mimosas, and networking 11am–12:30pm. RSVP: theird.org/events/ird-c...
This week IRD welcomes summer intern Isaac Cullum, a student at Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, VA, pursuing a degree in Government/Political Theory. Isaac is interested in what Christians can do to shape the culture. Welcome, Isaac!
May 19, 2025 at 7:10 PM
This week IRD welcomes summer intern Isaac Cullum, a student at Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, VA, pursuing a degree in Government/Political Theory. Isaac is interested in what Christians can do to shape the culture. Welcome, Isaac!
IRD's Elshtain Fellowship held its first retreat this weekend: an 8-month educational program for professionals who want a deeper understanding of Christian Realism and insight as to how this great tradition of Hebraic intelligence informs public life in its widest aperture. More: providencemag.com
January 22, 2025 at 10:45 PM
IRD's Elshtain Fellowship held its first retreat this weekend: an 8-month educational program for professionals who want a deeper understanding of Christian Realism and insight as to how this great tradition of Hebraic intelligence informs public life in its widest aperture. More: providencemag.com
December's Providence Editors' Lunch heard from John Askonas discussing the ascendant Tech Right and artificial intelligence. Check out more Providence content at providencemag.com
December 12, 2024 at 8:47 PM
December's Providence Editors' Lunch heard from John Askonas discussing the ascendant Tech Right and artificial intelligence. Check out more Providence content at providencemag.com
This morning IRD welcomed @cedarville.bsky.social students to hear from @markdtooley.bsky.social at our offices in downtown Washington.
December 2, 2024 at 7:48 PM
This morning IRD welcomed @cedarville.bsky.social students to hear from @markdtooley.bsky.social at our offices in downtown Washington.