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Exploring Spiriuality Series

Religion in a Violent World

Sundays 2.30 - 4.15pm

11th February 2007

Dr Elizabeth Harris (Secretary for Inter Faith Relations for the Methodist Church)

"Understanding Violence - can Buddhism help?"

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11th March 2007

Rabbi Alexandra Wright (Snr. Rabbi at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue, St John's Wood)

"Reconciling the expressions of hate and love in the Psalms"

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1st April 2007

Sheelah Treflé Hidden (Lecturer; Member of the Colloquium on Violence and Religion)

"Sacrificial Violence - Contemplating the Scapegoat"

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This series of talks will explore the connection between religion and violence. It is clear that religion is often used to justify violence and can even be the cause of violence.

What contribution can religion make in today's world where violence seems to be on the increase?

What part can religious leaders play in violent situations?

What is the response of members of faith traditions and what is their role in the face of violence?


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