February 25, 2004
March 2 | Shaping a Global Ethic: The Role of Islam and the Muslim Community
Given the accelerated drive towards globalization, a Global Ethic–-a set of core spiritual and moral values which the human family can identify with–-has become imperative. Such a shared ethic will be the foundation for sustaining just institutions and equitable relationships in the global arena. All our belief systems have something to contribute.
As a religion with a strong universal dimension expressed in its recognition of the oneness of the human family and in its acknowledgement of the dignity of all human beings, regardless of their religious and cultural affiliation, Islam will also be able to help shape this Global Ethic.
However, a segment of the Muslim community will have to jettison its exclusive, sectarian outlook. Strengthening both the principle and practice of universal justice and compassion within the Muslim community and indeed among all people is one of the great challenges of the twenty-first century.
Chandra Muzaffar is President of the International Movement for a Just World (JUST) in Malaysia.
Lecture: 7:30pm, March 2 in the third floor of Cox Hall.
Workshop: 2pm, March 3 in DUC 363.
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