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Humanity in Cyberculture, Cyberspace and Science Fiction?
Jan 8, 2007
English academics are organizing a scholarly conference on the visions of humanity in cyberculture, cyberspace and science fiction, July 1-3, 2008 at Mansfield College, Oxford, England. The Call for Papers requests creative thinking about persons and the challenges posed to the future of national, international, and global communities in these new states.
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The Secular Society and its Enemies
Oct 3, 2007
The Center for Inquiry will host a major conference this Nov 9-11 in New York City to to address what it considers 'the alarming abandonment of Western secular values in a world increasingly mired in divisive religious strife and deadly sectarian battles.' Presenters will include author Christopher Hitchens, lawyer/author Alan Dershowitz, astronomer Neil deGrasse Tyson, and others.
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Daffern forms Order of St. Thomas
Sep 13, 2007
Dr. Thomas Clough Daffern, Welsh educator, author and peace advocate, has formed a new Catholic and ecumenical and interfaith religious and philosophical order, dedicated to the reconciliation of science and spirituality, religious faith and reason.
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The Next 25 Years of Law and Religion Issues
Sep 12, 2007
How will religious traditions influence law, politics, and society over the next 25 years? Emory University's Center for the Study of Law and Religion will host a conference, October 24-26, 2007 to explore the religious dimensions of law, the legal dimensions of religion, and the interaction of legal and religious ideas and institutions.
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Christ-like bin Laden image stirs debate
Aug 30, 2007
Artworks depicting Osama bin Laden in a Christ-like pose and a statue of the Virgin Mary covered in a burqa have caused a stir in Australia after they were showcased in a prestigious religious art competition. Photo:'Bearded Orientals: Making the Empire Cross' by Priscilla Bracks is a 'double vision' print that depicts both Jesus and bin Laden.
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The Truth about Judas Iscariot
Jun 19, 2007
Recent discoveries of 'The Gospel of Judas' have spurred on intrigue into the 'lost disciple' of Jesus. Rabbi Moshe Dror reviews a new book 'The Truth about Judas Iscariot' by Dr. Yitzhaq Hayut-Man.
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How Long O Lord? - Enough is Enough!
Jun 7, 2007
Sabeel, the voice of Palestinian Christians from Jerusalem, has released a statement, marking the 40th anniversary of Israel's occupation of Palestinian lands. They claim the level of internal level of fatigue and discouragement among those pursuing non-violent resistance has reached an all-time high, as the Israeli army daily invades communities and kidnaps and kills Palestinians in the West Bank. [ Visit Website ]
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James Wellesley-Wesley, 1921-2007
Apr 30, 2007
WNRF remembers James Wellesley-Wesley, executive director of Mankind 2000 today. James died in St Bathelemy on April 25, 2007. James was a social innovator and religious futurist who served as an advisor to our network. Learn more about Mankind 2000, world futures research, and the life of one of its' first planetary citizens. [ Visit Website ]
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McFaul Offers Three Futures
April 17, 2007
Will the world's religions play a constructive or catastrophic role in shaping the twenty-first century? A new book by Praeger, The Future of Peace and Justice in the Global Village, tackles this question. Like a grandmaster in chess, McFaul envisions the moves that both fundamentalism and progressivism might make to either support or sabotage the global village.
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Dubrovnik to focus on Future of Religion
April 12, 2007
Dr. Rudolf J. Siebert, professor of Religion and Society at Western Michigan University is hosting the 31st International Course on the Future of Religion, from April 23 - 28, 2007 in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Scholars from around the world will present papers on the theme 'From the Jus Talionis to the Golden Rule'. [ Visit Website ]
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