Atlanta

World of Hurt, Word of Hope

In this talk entitled “World of Hurt, Word of Hope,” part of the Edmiston Center’s Grimké Lecture Series at RTS Atlanta, Knox Thames examines why religious freedom is important in a just society and why persecuted religious communities are overlooked in so many modern American justice conversations.

Knox Thames is a human rights lawyer, advocate, and author who has dedicated his career to promoting religious freedom abroad and the rights of religious minorities. He is a senior visiting expert at the U.S. Institute of Peace with the Middle East and Religion and Inclusive Societies teams.