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SUMMARY:Exploring Religious Thought Series
DESCRIPTION:Social Justice in Islam: The Principle of Zakat \nZakat is one of the 5 Pillars of Islam which states that all people who are financially able are required to pay 2.5% of their wealth to the needy. This talk will explore how Zakat functions as the basis for Islam’s commitment to social justice serving as a bridge between rich and poor. We will explore the Qur’anic basis for Zakat\, who is required to pay Zakat\, who are its recipients and the ways in which Zakat can be given out. The talk will also explore how Zakat and social justice function as important elements of Islam’s commitment to communal harmony and prosperity. \n\nZeki Saritoprak is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Theology and Religious Studies and Director of the Bediuzzaman Said Nursi Chair in Islamic Studies\, at John Carroll University. A native of Turkey he has spent more than thirty years studying Islamic theology and mysticism. He is the author of many works on Islam\, spirituality\, and interfaith dialogue. Dr. Saritoprak received his Ph.D. in Islamic Theology from the University of Marmara in Turkey and has authored more than fifty academic articles and encyclopedia entries. His books include Islam’s Jesus (2014) and Islamic Spirituality (2019) and he is currently working on a book on Islamic Eschatology.
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LOCATION:Centering Space\, 14812 Lake Avenue\, Lakewood\, OH\, 44107\, United States
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SUMMARY:Exploring Religious Thought Series
DESCRIPTION:Quakers: Grounded in Presence\, Lived in Peace \nQuakers significantly extended the reforming spirit of the 16-17th centuries. Non-credal\, non-hierarchical\, universalistic and equal\, Quaker spirituality offers an alternative to other spiritualities. Quakers have been good partners in ecumenical and interfaith life and work. Quakers begin with experience\, then comes belief (doctrine). Experience impacts a way of life. This includes commitments to peace\, community\, simplicity and care for earth our home. \n\nAlan Kolp\, a life-long Quaker and Benedictine Oblate\, is an active member of the International Thomas Merton Society. He is recently retired as a Professor of Religion and Chair of Faith at Baldwin Wallace University.
URL:https://centeringspace.org/programs/exploring-religious-thought-series-2/
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SUMMARY:Exploring Religious Thought Series
DESCRIPTION:DEATH AND DYING: Managing Life’s Most Powerful Transition. \nAni Palmo Rybicki\, an American Buddhist nun\, will share the secrets of death and dying according to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. She will be giving practical advice for how to support yourself and those you love during this pivotal time. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn skills that will help prepare you and your loved ones for the exceptional journey of life into death. \n\nAni Palmo Rybicki (she/her)\, a native Clevelander\, is a nun in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition and the Director and Resident Teacher of Songtsen Gampo Buddhist Center of Cleveland. Find out more at www.BuddhistCleveland.org
URL:https://centeringspace.org/programs/exploring-religious-thought-series-4/
LOCATION:Centering Space\, 14812 Lake Avenue\, Lakewood\, OH\, 44107\, United States
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SUMMARY:Exploring Religious Thought Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us as our series presenters* return for a panel discussion. Bring your questions and thoughts to engage in a rich conversation about the future of interfaith sharing and companionship. \n*Presenters:\nZeki Saritoprak\nAlan Kolp\nAni Palmo \n\nZeki Saritoprak is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Theology and Religious Studies and Director of the Bediuzzaman Said Nursi Chair in Islamic Studies\, at John Carroll University. A native of Turkey he has spent more than thirty years studying Islamic theology and mysticism. He is the author of many works on Islam\, spirituality\, and interfaith dialogue. Dr. Saritoprak received his Ph.D. in Islamic Theology from the University of Marmara in Turkey and has authored more than fifty academic articles and encyclopedia entries. His books include Islam’s Jesus (2014) and Islamic Spirituality (2019) and he is currently working on a book on Islamic Eschatology. \nAlan Kolp\, a life-long Quaker and Benedictine Oblate\, is an active member of the International Thomas Merton Society. He is recently retired as a Professor of Religion and Chair of Faith at Baldwin Wallace University. \nAni Palmo Rybicki (she/her)\, a native Clevelander\, is a nun in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition and the Director and Resident Teacher of Songtsen Gampo Buddhist Center of Cleveland. Find out more at www.BuddhistCleveland.org
URL:https://centeringspace.org/programs/exploring-religious-thought-series-3/
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