Posted on October 31, 2007 by athenswomen
Farid Muttaqin “Observing the Islamic Theological Context: Contemporary Indonesian Muslim Feminist Agendas toward Recognition of Gay and Lesbian Rights”
Friday, November 2, 2007, 4-6 PM
Baker Center 233
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
This month’s colloquium will feature Farid Muttaqin leading a discussion on his paper. Muttaquin, currently an OU Southeast Asian Studies student, graduated from the State Islamic University [...]
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Posted on October 22, 2007 by athenswomen
Bishop Carlton Pearson: The Gospel of Inclusion
Tuesday, October 23, 2007, 7-9pm
Baker Center Ballroom
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
Free and open to the public
Having rejected his religious tradition’s belief in a literal hell, lost his 5,000-member mega-church, and formally been declared a heretic in 2004, Bishop Carlton Pearson has emerged as a leading voice calling for radical acceptance.
Preaching [...]
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Posted on October 16, 2007 by athenswomen
Mandy Carter “Building Bridges Ending Racism”
Three opportunities to hear Mandy Carter @ OU in Athens, Ohio, on Thursday, October 18, 2007
1.) Noon-1 pm
Brown Bag: Combating Racism
UCM: Center for Spiritual Growth and Social Justice
18 N. College St.
2.) 3:30-4:30 pm
International Studies Reception
Yamada International House
Ohio University
3.) 7-9 pm - download flyer
Lecture: “Building Bridges [...]
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Posted on October 15, 2007 by athenswomen
Take Back the Night Rally & Vigil
Thursday, October 18, 2007, 7 pm (Rain or Shine)
Terry O’Brien Shelter, Victory Park
Pickerington, Ohio
Men, women, and children are invited to gather for a rally and candlelight vigil in downtown Pickerington for the second local “Take Back the Night”celebration. Sign interpreters will be available for the event.
Activities for the [...]
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Posted on October 14, 2007 by athenswomen
Rev. Bradley Schmeling on The Church, Society, and Homosexuality
Wed, Oct 17, 2007, 7 pm
Christ Lutheran Church
69 Mill St, Athens, Ohio
Rev. Bradley Schmeling will give a public talk in the church sanctuary, open to all interested people. The session will review some of the theological and social issues in church and society regarding homosexuality.
Rev. Schmeling, [...]
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