October 22, 2025
9am - 6pm
Trinity Commons
God, Government and the Algorithm: The New Rules of Belief and Power
God, Government and the Algorithm: The New Rules of Belief and Power
Religion News Service (RNS) is proud to host a free daylong symposium dedicated to fostering understanding and dialogue around the role of religion in today's world.
For 90 years, RNS has represented journalistic excellence and a commitment to trustworthy, balanced news coverage about religion, faith, and spirituality. We hope you’ll join us for a day of inspiring conversations with journalists, scholars, faith leaders and philanthropists.
Stay tuned as we continue to shape this program, and reserve your seat today!
Religion News Service (RNS) is proud to host a free daylong symposium dedicated to fostering understanding and dialogue around the role of religion in today's world.
For 90 years, RNS has represented journalistic excellence and a commitment to trustworthy, balanced news coverage about religion, faith, and spirituality. We hope you’ll join us for a day of inspiring conversations with journalists, scholars, faith leaders and philanthropists.
Stay tuned as we continue to shape this program, and reserve your seat today!
Religion News Service (RNS) is proud to host a free daylong symposium dedicated to fostering understanding and dialogue around the role of religion in today's world.
For 90 years, RNS has represented journalistic excellence and a commitment to trustworthy, balanced news coverage about religion, faith, and spirituality. We hope you’ll join us for a day of inspiring conversations with journalists, scholars, faith leaders and philanthropists.
Stay tuned as we continue to shape this program, and reserve your seat today!
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Event details
What is RNS?
Religion News Service (RNS) is an independent, non-profit source of global news on religion, spirituality, culture and ethics. It was founded in 1934 as an independent, non-profit affiliate of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. From the start, it has been dedicated to providing objective news about religion. Today, RNS is a wholly owned entity of the Religion News Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, with the charitable purposes of (i) advancing the public understanding of religion and (ii) facilitating, informing, and improving religious literacy and encouraging public discourse about religion in a neutral and informative way.
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What is RNS?
Religion News Service (RNS) is an independent, non-profit source of global news on religion, spirituality, culture and ethics. It was founded in 1934 as an independent, non-profit affiliate of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. From the start, it has been dedicated to providing objective news about religion. Today, RNS is a wholly owned entity of the Religion News Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, with the charitable purposes of (i) advancing the public understanding of religion and (ii) facilitating, informing, and improving religious literacy and encouraging public discourse about religion in a neutral and informative way.
What is this event about?
What’s the schedule/program?
When and where is the RNS Symposium?
Where should I stay?
What’s the cost to attend?
Can I attend without registering?
Can I participate remotely?
How can I support this event?
What accessibility options will you offer?
Will I be photographed?
Do you have a non-solicitation policy?
What’s your code of conduct?
What is RNS?
Religion News Service (RNS) is an independent, non-profit source of global news on religion, spirituality, culture and ethics. It was founded in 1934 as an independent, non-profit affiliate of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. From the start, it has been dedicated to providing objective news about religion. Today, RNS is a wholly owned entity of the Religion News Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, with the charitable purposes of (i) advancing the public understanding of religion and (ii) facilitating, informing, and improving religious literacy and encouraging public discourse about religion in a neutral and informative way.
What is this event about?
What’s the schedule/program?
When and where is the RNS Symposium?
Where should I stay?
What’s the cost to attend?
Can I attend without registering?
Can I participate remotely?
How can I support this event?
What accessibility options will you offer?
Will I be photographed?
Do you have a non-solicitation policy?
What’s your code of conduct?
Event schedule
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Program Statement: As AI and social media reshape how Americans access information and build communities, religious organizations are increasingly entangled in today’s policy and political debates. God, Government and the Algorithm explores how technology is influencing faith, how faith is influencing politics, and what happens when both are shaped by forces few fully understand.
With the second Trump administration redrawing the political map and culture war flashpoints multiplying by the week, religious organizations are not just responding to the news cycle—they’re shaping it. Through discussion and analysis, we’ll examine how religious leaders, lawmakers, and tech companies are negotiating questions of authority.
Stay tuned for more details about the day’s agenda.
Program Statement: As AI and social media reshape how Americans access information and build communities, religious organizations are increasingly entangled in today’s policy and political debates. God, Government and the Algorithm explores how technology is influencing faith, how faith is influencing politics, and what happens when both are shaped by forces few fully understand.
With the second Trump administration redrawing the political map and culture war flashpoints multiplying by the week, religious organizations are not just responding to the news cycle—they’re shaping it. Through discussion and analysis, we’ll examine how religious leaders, lawmakers, and tech companies are negotiating questions of authority.
OCT 10, 2025
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Scenes from last year's 90th anniversary
Scenes from last year's 90th anniversary
Religion News Service marked its 90th anniversary in last year New York City, with speakers and panels that drew clear parallels between the world of the 1930s and today, and highlighted the role journalism can play in providing hope.
"Some of the panels were truly extraordinary. The setting was fantastic; it was great to be in New York, a beautiful and appropriate facility that offered both in- and outdoor options. Good AV, good food, good networking downtime without it being too much or too long. Great gift bags!"
"The speakers offered a fascinating range of expertise. There were plenty of networking breaks and the opportunity to get outside."
"I thought the people who were present were amazing, and I really appreciated the size of the event. It was small enough that people could interact and engage."
"A wonderful gathering of smart, engaged people with a passion for religion.The panels were well-organized and the breaks for networking were a great idea. As a panelist myself, I was impressed with the level of detail and planning that occurred before the event. "
"Some of the panels were truly extraordinary. The setting was fantastic; it was great to be in New York, a beautiful and appropriate facility that offered both in- and outdoor options. Good AV, good food, good networking downtime without it being too much or too long. Great gift bags!"
"The speakers offered a fascinating range of expertise. There were plenty of networking breaks and the opportunity to get outside."
"I thought the people who were present were amazing, and I really appreciated the size of the event. It was small enough that people could interact and engage."
"A wonderful gathering of smart, engaged people with a passion for religion.The panels were well-organized and the breaks for networking were a great idea. As a panelist myself, I was impressed with the level of detail and planning that occurred before the event. "
"Some of the panels were truly extraordinary. The setting was fantastic; it was great to be in New York, a beautiful and appropriate facility that offered both in- and outdoor options. Good AV, good food, good networking downtime without it being too much or too long. Great gift bags!"
"The speakers offered a fascinating range of expertise. There were plenty of networking breaks and the opportunity to get outside."
"I thought the people who were present were amazing, and I really appreciated the size of the event. It was small enough that people could interact and engage."
"A wonderful gathering of smart, engaged people with a passion for religion.The panels were well-organized and the breaks for networking were a great idea. As a panelist myself, I was impressed with the level of detail and planning that occurred before the event. "
"Some of the panels were truly extraordinary. The setting was fantastic; it was great to be in New York, a beautiful and appropriate facility that offered both in- and outdoor options. Good AV, good food, good networking downtime without it being too much or too long. Great gift bags!"
"The speakers offered a fascinating range of expertise. There were plenty of networking breaks and the opportunity to get outside."
"I thought the people who were present were amazing, and I really appreciated the size of the event. It was small enough that people could interact and engage."
"A wonderful gathering of smart, engaged people with a passion for religion.The panels were well-organized and the breaks for networking were a great idea. As a panelist myself, I was impressed with the level of detail and planning that occurred before the event. "
"Some of the panels were truly extraordinary. The setting was fantastic; it was great to be in New York, a beautiful and appropriate facility that offered both in- and outdoor options. Good AV, good food, good networking downtime without it being too much or too long. Great gift bags!"
"The speakers offered a fascinating range of expertise. There were plenty of networking breaks and the opportunity to get outside."
"I thought the people who were present were amazing, and I really appreciated the size of the event. It was small enough that people could interact and engage."
"A wonderful gathering of smart, engaged people with a passion for religion.The panels were well-organized and the breaks for networking were a great idea. As a panelist myself, I was impressed with the level of detail and planning that occurred before the event. "
"Some of the panels were truly extraordinary. The setting was fantastic; it was great to be in New York, a beautiful and appropriate facility that offered both in- and outdoor options. Good AV, good food, good networking downtime without it being too much or too long. Great gift bags!"
"The speakers offered a fascinating range of expertise. There were plenty of networking breaks and the opportunity to get outside."
"I thought the people who were present were amazing, and I really appreciated the size of the event. It was small enough that people could interact and engage."
"A wonderful gathering of smart, engaged people with a passion for religion.The panels were well-organized and the breaks for networking were a great idea. As a panelist myself, I was impressed with the level of detail and planning that occurred before the event. "
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