Session Information

Religion: Why Such Conflict and Violence?

If we look at the world today, we can see that religion has been, and continues to be, a divisive force in many disputes. From the battles of different sects within Islam, to the battles between Christians and members of the Islamic faith in Africa, to the United States with disputes between fundamentalists and more liberal Christians, we see conflict and violence. How can we deal with conflict before it becomes violent? How can we stop the violence?
 

When: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Room: Ballroom East

Presenters:

Tom Krattenmaker

Tom Krattenmaker

Associate VP for Public Relations & Communications
Lewis & Clark College
Biography

Robert P. Jones

Affiliated Scholar
Center for American Progress
Biography

Jean MacKenzie

Jean MacKenzie

Afghanistan Director
Institute of War and Peace Reporting
Biography

Andrew Syed

Andrew Syed

Founder and Director
The 10/10 Project
Biography