348 S. Fifth Street Highlands NC 28741 US

Start date: Friday, June 21 2024.

Schedule:

 On Friday, June 21, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Resource person: Audra Bullard - office@clehighlands.com

Description:

The largest religion in the world is Christianity, yet two thirds of the world’s population is not Christian—over four billion people. Islam is the fastest growing faith in the world. China and India have become not only two of the most influential world economies, but also exporters of religious ideas such as yoga, meditation, and Tai Chi that have captured the imagination of the West. Religious conflicts also become a source of strife and suffering in the world rather than comfort and peace. Drawing from his original writing and research, religious scholar Jeffrey Small will explore the critical topic of interfaith dialogue by highlighting key insights from Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Presenter: Jeffrey Small, Jr. is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and lay theologian. He is the author of two works of fiction, The Breath of God and The Jericho Deception. He is also the author of an academic textbook on Christian - Buddhist discourse entitled God as the Ground of Being: Tillich and Buddhism in Dialogue. Jeffrey has been a popular religion blogger on the Huffington Post, an adjunct professor at Emory University, and a nationally acclaimed speaker on religion in the 21st century. He has a B.A. from Yale University, a J.D. from Harvard Law School, and a Masters Degree in the Study of Religions from Oxford University in England.

Notes: Cancellation Policy Please let us know immediately if you are unable to attend a class. There is no refund for cancellations within two (2) weeks prior to a scheduled class. Programs that include food, beverage or art materials must be canceled within three (3) weeks prior to receive a refund. CLE reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum enrollment has not been met or for circumstances beyond our control, and participants will be notified, a complete refund will be issued. All classes are held in the CLE Lecture Hall at the Peggy Crosby Center unless otherwise noted. In the event information has changed from the published brochure, it will be posted on our website and in our e-blasts. Addresses for “private home” venues will be provided to registrants within 2 days of the program date.

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