Mary Sullivan is director of the Office of Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation of the Ursuline Sisters of the Eastern Province in New Rochelle, N.Y. Among its ministries is advocacy for victims of human trafficking.

Susie Johnson is on the human trafficking team of the United Methodist Women. She is also executive director for public policy with the Women’s Division of the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries.

David Lippiatt is founder and executive director of WE International Inc., a Wisconsin-based Christian NGO that addresses injustice and poverty in the underdeveloped world. WE International has an anti-trafficking campaign as a central part of its mission.

Carol Peck is senior director of family services at Catholic Charities USA, where she works on human trafficking issues and policy.

Claire Renzetti is professor of sociology and women’s studies at the University of Kentucky, where she studies human trafficking and is an expert on the faith-based response to the issue. She can also address the evangelical response to the issue.

Brian Tome is senior pastor at Crossroads Community Church in Cincinnati. Crossroads has made a major commitment of finances and resources to International Justice Mission and works with the organization to end human trafficking overseas.

Hindu Mandir Executives’ Conference (HMEC) is an annual initiative seeking development of network between the executives of all Hindu mandirs of America. HMEC strives to create a Hindu-American community rooted in its traditions and enhancing the American society. Contact is Tejal Shah.

The Hindu American Foundation is an advocacy organization for the Hindu American community. The foundation educates the public about Hinduism, speaks out about issues affecting Hindus worldwide and builds bridges with institutions and individuals whose work aligns with HAF’s objectives. HAF focuses on human and civil rights, public policy, media, academia and interfaith relations. It is […]

Mark Weldon Whitten is the author of The Myth of Christian America: What You Need to Know About the Separation of Church and State. He teaches religion and philosophy at Lone Star College – Montgomery in Texas. He says new research has shown that the founders had mixed opinions on the role of religion in the […]