Interfaith Dialogue

While people of faith raise prayers for peace, stories of religiously fueled violence fill the news. Critics question whether the world can afford to tolerate a force as destructive as religion.

The 39th Trinity Institute's National Theological Conference, Religion & Violence: Untangling the Roots of Conflict, will convene to address these questions and more:

• Is violence an inescapable result of religious commitment, or is it a distortion, a human projection on a God in whom there is no violence?
• Is it the sole province of extremists, or do the roots of conflict touch all persons of faith?
• Do solutions to these seemingly intractable problems lie within the traditions themselves?

Through keynote presentations and small group theological reflection, this interfaith gathering will provide opportunities to deepen understanding, build community, and explore how religion can be a powerful force for peace within ourselves, our families, our communities, and the world.

Our distinguished keynote speakers and preacher are skilled theologians who are also prominent public intellectuals -- Christian, Jewish, and Muslim. They will:

• explore how all three traditions become entangled with violence
• illuminate the resources within various traditions for living together in peace, without losing our unique identities

The Trinity Institute is a continuing education program for clergy and laity, from Trinity Church (Episcopal) in New York, N.Y.
 

Register now for this event!