2nd Annual Religious Peace Conference - Fundamentalism in Religions

dublin | miscellaneous | event notice Friday May 05, 2006 16:19 by Sheikh Dr. Shaheed Satardien - Interfaith Roundtable

Conference on Fundamentalism to make waves

An unique opportunity to workshop fundamentalism will be provided by the Interfaith Roundtable to the people of Ireland. Some world renowned international scholars will join them in what seems to be planned to be a very, very interesting day in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.

Programme and Invitation

The Inter-Faith Roundtable &
Saor-Ollscoil na hEireann
(The Free University of Ireland)

Present

2nd Annual Religious Peace Conference

St. Brigid’s Community Centre, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
Saturday 10th June 2006

Fundamentalism in Religions – faith, scope & clarity
Draft Schedule

8.30-9.30 am Registration and Refreshments

9.30-11.00am Opening Plenary Session I Chair: Dr. Sean English
Opening Prayer: Friar Dan Joe O’Mahony (tbc)
Opening address: H.E. Henrik Ree Iversen Ambassador (Royal Danish Embassy)
Welcome Address: Father John Jones
Introduction: Sheikh Dr. Shaheed Satardien
Keynote Speaker: Professor Elbert Ransom

1. Fundamentalism – an historical overview: Dr. Brendan Duddy SJ
2. Fundamentalists – typologies in the search for understanding: Dr. Andrew Pierce
3. Fundamentalism in a Liberal Democracy: Prof. Faisal al-Rafou’
4. Fundamentalism and Liberty – freedom from belief & freedom of belief: rights and responsibilities: Dr. Nalinie Mooten
5. One minute silence & inter-faith prayer led by: Rev. Andrew Orr

Open Floor Discussion – Q & A

11.00-11.30am Refreshment Break

11.30am-1.00pm Session 2 Chair: Sheikh Dr. Shaheed Satardien

6. Fundamentalism & Extremism in religion – a difference of nuance or substance?:
Prof A.H. Palazzi
7. Secular fundamentalism – eradicating spirituality from public discourse:
Dr. Jasbir Singh Puri
8. Fundamentalism & Conflict – notes from the theological trenches on
the “just war” and “jihad” phenomena: Dr. Mark Dooley
9. Fundamentalism and Gender – feminising conviction in a masculine topography:
V. J. Kohli
Open floor discussion – Q & A - Entertainment from an Irish Group

1.00-2.00pm Lunch

2.00-3.30pm Session 3 Chair: Professor Chris Morris

10. Fundamentalists and the non-believing community – paradigms for peaceful co-existence: Dr. Bill McSweeney
11. Fundamentalism and the Inter-Faith process – spiritual apartheid, parity of esteem and guerrilla co-operation: Dr. Frank Kaufmann
12. The future of Fundamentalism – emerging trends, transformation and re-invention: Allama Zille Umar Qadri (tbc)
13. Fundamentalist rhetoric – scriptural justification through the moral minefield of contemporary life: Prof. Seosamh Watson (tbc)

Open floor discussion – Q & A

3.30 – 3.45pm Entertainment from an American Group

3.45 - 4.00pm Closing Remarks

Registration Fee: €25 (payable on the day), inclusive of refreshments.

Other Topics for consideration:
1. Fundamentalism and Politics – Mammon, Ceasar and God
2. Fundamentalism and DIY religion – the consequences of Personal or Divine responsibility for societal cohesion.
3. Fundamentalism in a Liberal Democracy – voting to eradicate the democratic process
4. Fundamentalist certainty in an uncertain world – spiritual nostalgia for a comfort zone
5. Fundamentalism-lite – religious custom as a social glue or as cultural coca-cola for a spiritual thirst

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