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
Associate VP for Public Relations & Communications
Lewis & Clark College
Biography
Robert P. Jones
Affiliated Scholar
Center for American Progress
Biography
Jean MacKenzie
Afghanistan Director
Institute of War and Peace Reporting
Biography
Andrew Syed
Founder and Director
The 10/10 Project
Biography