Source: Augustana University College
http://www.augustana.ca/include/auc_news/full_view.php?id=125 Chester Ronning Centre for the Study of Religion and Public LifeOctober 10, 2006 Augustana
Campus, University of Alberta
Chester Ronning Centre for the Study of Religion and Public Life The public is invited to
The Augustana Distinguished Lecture, 2006
and
Climate of Fear / Commitment to Peace Conference Canadians have been called to rethink our nation’s international
commitments. We face both new and persistent challenges: terrorism, conflict
between nations, poverty, ecological crises, and pandemics. To assist us to
think about these challenges and explore ways to work for the good of our
fragile world the Chester Ronning Centre for the Study of Religion and
Public Life, Augustana Campus, University of Alberta, will host The
Augustana Distinguished Lecture, 2006 and Climate of Fear / Commitment to
Peace Conference, jointly with the Thomas Merton Society of Canada. Jim Forest will give the first lecture, "The Root of War is Fear," on
Friday, 13 October, at 7:00 p.m., in The Faith and Life Centre, Augustana
Campus of the University of Alberta, 4901–46 Avenue, Camrose. Forest will
give the second lecture, "Love Your Enemies as Yourself," on Sunday, 15
October, at 3:00 p.m., in Saint Herman’s Orthodox Church, 9930–167 Street
NW, Edmonton. The Augustana Distinguished Lecture is funded by the
Hendrickson Family Endowment. Jim Forest is editor of the quarterly journal, In Communion, and secretary
of the Orthodox Peace Fellowship. He served for twelve years as General
Secretary of the International Fellowship of Reconciliation. In the 1960s he
became a close personal friend of monk, essayist, and poet Thomas Merton.
Forest has lectured throughout the world and has written numerous books,
including Living With Wisdom: A Life of Thomas Merton, Love is the Measure:
A Biography of Dorothy Day, Confession: Doorway to Forgiveness, Praying with
Icons, and The Ladder of the Beatitudes. He entered the Orthodox Church
through his thinking and work associated with war, peace, and conflict
resolution. He now lives in Alkmaar, The Netherlands. The Climate of Fear / Commitment to Peace Conference will be held on
Saturday, 14 October, 8:30 a.m.– 5:00 p.m., in The Faith and Life Centre,
Augustana Campus of the University of Alberta, 4901–46 Avenue, Camrose. When
the human family faces serious challenges, what spiritual resources will
remove the paralysis of fear so we are able to act with wisdom and purpose
in sustainable ways? The conference will explore the thinking of Thomas
Merton, George Grant, and Mohandas Gandhi, as well as other Christian,
Muslim, and Sikh thinkers. The many perspectives that have helped women and
men overcome the terror of history in Europe, India, and Africa will be part
of the discussion. Admission to each to lecture: $10 or donation. Admission to Conference: $10
or donation. For additional information contact David J. Goa, Director, Chester Ronning
Centre: 780.679.1104 or davidgoa@augustana.ca
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