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	4th Annual International Conference on Religion, Conflict and Peace an article by Common Bond Institute Registration and the call for proposals are open for the 4th annual international conference on "Religion, Conflict and Peace". The international forum promotes inter-religious and intra-religious dialogue to explore the challenges of social paranoia, intolerance, negative stereotyping, scapegoating, and islamophobia, and the promise of reason, understanding, compassion, and cultural harmony. click on photo to enlarge The conference is an official partner event of the Charter For Compassion and the Parliament of World's Religions. It is sponsored by the the Common Bond Institute, Henry Ford Community College and the Parashakti Temple of the International Humanistic Psychology Association and endorsed by over 100 universities and organizations internationally. Full details are available on the conference webpage. The Conference seeks to create an engaged, inclusive dialogue to consciously explore together both broader historical dynamics, implications, and possible remedies, and more recent specific manifestations playing out around us in society today. The spiritual experience is both uniquely individual and universal, tapping into our deepest, most inner self, while connecting us to the oneness with all. How each of us chooses our own sometimes quite different path on this common journey can highlight an appreciation for the rich diversity of human sacred practice, while at the same time setting the stage for the potential hazards of elitism, competition, polarity, and even animosity that paradoxically negate the core message of unity, and hamper us on that journey. Religious intolerance, marginalization, scapegoating, and related conflict are not new experiences, whether in the US or globally. Many examples are woven throughout our human history that highlight both the unique circumstances of individual religious groups, and the broader commonality shared by all who have been on either side of such supposedly fundamental divides. A current example in American society is the recent experience of Islam and the Muslim community. However the dynamics, struggles, and threat are universal for all religious communities exposed to these ills. In addition, dichotomies and conflicts within spiritual traditions themselves, including extremist interpretations and interpolations of religious tenets and practice by uninformed or purposely manipulating individuals and groups, are also historical and present day dilemmas for many religions. Understanding how these elements and conditions arise, how they compromise, contradict, and even threaten original spiritual intent, and how they wound relationships between and within religious communities, is essential to learning practical methods for appreciating diversity and achieving harmony and peace in today's rapidly shrinking and increasingly inter-dependent world community.		DISCUSSION Question(s) related to this article: How can different faiths work together for understanding and harmony?, * * * * * Latest reader comment: This discussion question applies to the following articles: Creating Harmony in the World: Working through Our Faiths in Dialogue Alternate Focus: Balance in Media Coverage in Middle East The Parliament of the World's Religions (Barcelona, Spain) Asian Religious Leaders Urge Religions To Teach Peace Living Faiths Together – Tool kit on inter-religious dialogue in youth work Sharing the right to Jerusalem's past The Doha Pre-Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Peace For Childrens in Primary Schools in Iraq Dialogue in Nigeria --  a new DVD teaching-tool for peacemakers 4th Annual International Conference on Religion, Conflict and Peace First Religious Youth Service Project in Pakistan World Harmony Day at the UN Highlights the Culture of Peace Report of Diversity Talk Series 2013, in Lahore, Pakistan Journée d'étude à Tunis: Religions et cultures au service de la paix Workshop in Tunis: Religions and cultures in the service of peace Out of the spotlight, Moroccan Islamic party promotes interfaith dialogue Muslim and Christian youth come together in Mombasa, Kenya Greeting of Peace from United Social Welfare Society, Pakistan Interfaith Cultural Study Tour to Nepal: Pakistan Youth Explore the Mysteries of Nepal One Nation, One Blood (Pakistan) Teachings of Peace Overview of the Book, Paganism an Introduction to Earth-Centered Religions La líder de un movimiento interreligioso Dena Merriam recibirá el 31 Niwano Peace Prize Dena Merriam, Founder and leader of The Global Peace Initiative of Women to receive the Niwano Peace Prize Pakistan: Scholars adopt charter of peace, support coexistence Lebanese dialogue aims to strengthen unity in diversity Un an du "Projet Revalorisation du Vivre Ensemble – REVE" au Niger A Year-long Project for "Living Together - REVE" in Niger Beating the drum for peace: A chat with the general secretary of the South Sudan Council of Churches There’s a Place in India Where Religions Coexist Beautifully and Gender Equality Is Unmatched Click here for articles since 2016.
This report was posted on February 10, 2012.