CH: We were delighted to host Jim Yong
Kim to speak on what he called the “pref-
erential option for the poor” – the idea
that the poor have every bit as much dig-
nity, and deserve the same priority, as the
resourced. He also talked about the prog-
of those questions are not just philosoph-
ical, political, or anthropological, but also
spiritual. Our faith has implications for all
of life, and provides a framework for mak-
ing sense and thinking through its biggest
questions.
CH: We’ve been blessed to have some of
the smartest, most intellectually curious
college and grad students in the country
work with us as interns and fellows. They
have worked on everything from curricu-
lum development, to video and podcast
production, to social media strat-
egy and event planning. We are
a small organization, so our in-
terns and fellows undertake a
broad range of work – they have
been a vital part of our growth.
We’d particularly like to recruit
new interns with skill, interest,
and experience in video editing/
production, social media strategy,
and writing.
CU: What Scriptures do yo u
think of when you consider the
mission of The Trinity Forum?
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CH: Proverbs 3:13-14: “Blessed
is the man who finds wisdom,
Cherie Harder, president of The Trinity Forum, moderates a conversation with David Brooks and Dr.
the man who gains understand-
Robert Franklin.
ing, for she is more profitable
than silver, and yields better re-
ress made in reducing extreme poverty
turns than gold.”
CU: Does The Trinity Forum face any
around the world, and the role that faith-
challenges when it comes to discourse
based organizations have played in global
Phillipians 4:8: “Finally brothers, what-
in the public square, especially in light
poverty alleviation.
ever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is
of recent events on college campuses,
right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,
where some protestors have prevented
whatever is admirable – if anything is ex-
dissenting viewpoints?
CU: Why is faith such an important
cellent or praiseworthy – think about such
component to The Trinity Forum, and
things.”
intellectual engagement, in general?
CH: It’s been disheartening to see efforts
to censor speakers (of whatever point of
Matthew 22:37: “Love the Lord your God
view) on college campuses. Happily, we
CH: Robust intellectual engagement nec-
with all your heart and with all your soul
have not encountered that problem.
essarily involves wrestling with the big
and with all your mind.” | cu
questions of life – what does it mean to be
human? What is our purpose? What does
CU: Tell us a little about your work with
it mean to live a good life? What is justice
college students/grad students at The
For more information on The Trinity Forum’s
and how can it be secured in society? All
Trinity Forum.
events and intern opportunities, visit www.ttf.org.
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