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The History of Religious Conflict: Understanding the Causes and Consequences of Religious Violence – Explore Historical Examples Of Conflict Where Religious Differences Have Played A Role, Examining The Complex Causes (Often Intertwined With Political, Economic, And Social Factors), The Devastating Consequences Of Religious Violence, And Efforts To Understand And Prevent Such Conflicts.

The History of Religious Conflict: Understanding the Causes and Consequences of Religious Violence (A Lecture in Five Acts, with Interludes for Coffee and Existential Dread) Welcome, weary travelers, to a…
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The Influence of Religion on Art and Music: Sacred Expressions of Creativity – Explore The Profound And Lasting Influence Of Religion On The Creation Of Art, Architecture, Music, And Literature Across Cultures And History, Examining How Religious Themes, Narratives, And Beliefs Have Inspired Countless Masterpieces And Shaped Artistic Traditions Worldwide.

The Influence of Religion on Art and Music: Sacred Expressions of Creativity 🎶🎨🏛️📜 (A Lecture on How Spirituality Made Us Artistic) Good morning, art enthusiasts, music lovers, and curious minds!…
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Spirituality and Well-being: The Role of Inner Life in Human Flourishing – Explore The Connection Between Spirituality (Regardless Of Religious Affiliation) And Human Well-being, Examining How Practices Like Mindfulness, Meditation, Contemplation, And A Sense Of Connection To Something Larger Than Oneself Can Contribute To Mental Health, Resilience, And A Sense Of Meaning And Purpose.

Spirituality and Well-being: The Role of Inner Life in Human Flourishing (A Lecture on Finding Your Inner Zen (and Maybe a Little Humor Along the Way)) Good morning, everyone! 👋…
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Religious Pluralism and Dialogue: Engaging with Different Truth Claims – Explore The Challenges And Opportunities Presented By Religious Pluralism, Examining How Individuals And Societies Can Engage In Respectful Dialogue And Learning Across Different Religious Traditions, While Still Grappling With Conflicting Truth Claims And Fundamental Differences in Belief.

Religious Pluralism and Dialogue: Engaging with Different Truth Claims - A Lecture (Opening Slide: A cartoon image of people from diverse religious backgrounds sitting around a ridiculously large and overflowing…
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Miracles and Scientific Explanation: Can Faith and Science Coexist Regarding Extraordinary Events? Explore The Tension Between Belief In Miracles And Scientific Explanations For Events, Examining How Science Seeks Naturalistic Explanations While Religious Faith May Attribute Extraordinary Events To Divine Intervention, And Different Approaches To Reconciling Or Distinguishing These Perspectives.

Miracles and Scientific Explanation: Can Faith and Science Coexist Regarding Extraordinary Events? A Lecture (Welcome music playing softly, a slide showing a cartoon scientist scratching his head next to a…