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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.

Feb 24 | Vague & Potent Forces: Religion, Race & the Burden of Globalization

Most discussions of globalization devote inadequate attention to the ways in which this complex process interacts with race and religion. Yet, many in the developing world regard globalization as hegemonic and destructive of local culture, faith, and dignity. Fortunately, religions offer the will to resist domination and the possibility for negotiating globalization within just bounds. This lecture will examine some of the historical and contemporary dimensions of this fascinating interplay of issues.

Presented by Robert Franklin, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Social Ethics in the Candler School of Theology. 7:30pm, February 24 in the Winship Ballroom, Dobbs University Center.

March 5-7 | Disability Studies and the University

The Modern Language Association is holding the first national conference in the humanities on disability studies, “Disability Studies and the University,” on March 5-7, 2004, at the Emory University Conference Center. (View a tentative conference outline.)

Feb 20-21 | Academic Honor 2004: A Student-Centered Conference

February 20-21, 2004. This conference is for a select group of small liberal arts colleges and universities to come together at Emory's Oxford College to discuss the challenges, rewards and responsibilities of creating an honorable community on our campuses. Through presentations and small working sessions, students and faculty will have the opportunity to discuss their campuses’ practices and policies regarding academic integrity.

Caring Ethics at the End of Life: Crafting Ethical Guidelines for Research at the End of Life

Join leading ethicists from around the country for a free in-depth discussion on the ethical questions raised regarding research with the nearly dead and newly dead. Friday, February 20, 2004 from 8am to 1pm. Cox Hall Ballroom, Emory University.

For more information, visit the Winship Cancer Institute or call (404) 778-5682.

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