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Rev. Keith Roderick, D.D.
Sec'y General - Coalition Defense of Human Rights

Fr. Roderick is the Secretary general of the Coalition for the Defense of Human Rights. The Coalition organized in 1993 and consists of over 55 organizations that are owrking together on issues of mutual concern. The primary focus of the Coalition is upon religious minorities living in islamic countries or whom Islamism adversely impacts. On January 9, the Coalition sponsored a rally of victims of Jihad from around the world at the United Nations in New York City. In August 2001 the Coalition led a campaign to have the Durban World Conference on Racism, etc. condemn Islamism as a racist idea. See web site at www.dhimmi.com.

Fr. Roderick is an Episcopal priest of the Diocese of Quincy. He serves as the Canon Theologian of the diocese. He is the director of Spoon River College Macomb Campus and teaches religion and philosophy.

Education
  • 1996 Doctor of Divinity, Faith Theological Seminary, Gujranwala, Pakistan
  • 1986 Certificate for Post-Graduate Studies, Nashotah House, Delafield, Wisconsin
  • 1980 Master of Divinity, University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, Dubuque, IA
  • 1976 Bachelor of Arts, University of Illinois-Springfield, Springfield, IL
  • 1974 Associates of Art, Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield, IL


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