Faith and Globalization - Video Faith & Globalization Course
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- Religion & Spirituality
The impact of religious faith is profound in a world where political, economic, and social spheres are increasingly interconnected. Intentional and sustained reflection on the crucial issues of faith and globalization can lead to the kind of reconciliation and peaceful coexistence that life in the 21st century demands.
The topics included on this website reflect the conversation about faith and globalization that has been taking place in and out of the classroom. Additional links, articles and digital media are added to the Faith & Globalization website (link at left) as the Initiative takes further shape in the months ahead.
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Debating Religion’s Place in Liberal Democracy
Tony Blair and Senator John Kerry will join Professor Miroslav Volf and the students of Yale University's Faith & Globalisation class to discuss the role of religion in liberal democracy.
Recent events around the world, from the USA to Egypt show the impact that faith can have on politics and political movements.
Tony Blair will be arguing that, "we need religion-friendly democracy and democracy-friendly religion. The time has come to put away the delusions: that faith is diminishing; that religion is not really what it’s about; that a debate about politics can be seriously conducted in the 21st Century without debating religion." -
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Stakes in Faith and Globalization: Prof. Miroslav Volf
Miroslav Volf, the Henry B. Wright Professor of Systematic Theology and Director for the Yale Center for Faith and Culture, defines the terms ‘faith’ and ‘globalization,’ and analyzes examples of their interface.
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Stakes in Faith and Globalization: Prof. Douglas Rae
Prof. Douglas Rae, Richard S. Ely Professor of Management and Professor of Political Science explores historical factors in faith and globalization and explores the “clash of civilizations” thesis.
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Infrastructure and Influence of Organized Religion
Tony Blair, Howland Distinguished Fellow at Yale University, responds to a student’s question about the enduring appeal of organized religion and such institutions’ roles in promoting productive and destructive social causes.
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Tony Blair on Turkey, Religion and Democracy
Tony Blair, former Prime Minister of Britain, founder and patron of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation, discusses democracy in Turkey.
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Tony Blair on the Absolute Values Provided by a Secular Framework
Tony Blair, former Prime Minister of Britain, founder and patron of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation, speaks about the values of both secular and religious frameworks and the need for multi-faith work.