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Former Nuclear Sub Commander to Share How Faith-Based Diplomacy Counteracts Religious Extremism in World “Hot Spots”

Dr. Douglas Johnston, founder and president of the Washington D.C.-based Center for Religion and Diplomacy will speak on Tuesday, October 13th at the USU Taggart Student Center Auditorium about how his organization helped end a 21 year old civil war as well as how they brokered the release of 14 Taliban-held hostages. As they have worked to prevent violence and diffuse religious conflict in some of the most dangerous regions of the world, Johnston and his team use diplomatic “back-channels” and “faith-based diplomacy” to effect positive change where traditional diplomatic missions have failed. Johnston’s address is entitled “Faith-based Diplomacy as a Counter to Violent Extremism.” It begins at 4:30 pm.

Just a reminder that we’re having a discussion tonight at 7 at the Bull’e Head. Info here. If you haven’t had the chance to read Berlin’s essay, but still would like to be involved in discussion, you can read Wikipedia’s summary of the essay here. All are welcome!

First, we’re going to discuss Isaiah Berlin’s “Two Concepts of Liberty” – next Thursday (9/17), 7 pm, Bull’s Head. Details and links here.

Second, Charlie Huenemann will present a lecture: “London, 1641: or the philosophical revolution that wasn’t”, next Tuesday, 9/15, Main 304, 4:30 p.m. Come learn about Jan Amos Comenius and the plan to make London the new Athens!

Also, there will be a planning meeting for USU’s Ethics Bowl team tomorrow at noon – not sure where; see Erica Holberg for details. Or, if you know the location, please post in comment below!

Sorry for the late notice, but just heard about it myself. Details here. Tanner Irish is a bishop in the Episcopal church, and will be sharing her adventures as a liberal in Utah. Her lecture at 4 will be in the TSC Auditorium.