BRIDGE BUILDERS LECTURE SERIES

The Bridge Builder Series features people who personally or through their work help others build bridges of religious tolerance.

PAST BRIDGE BUILDERS EVENTS

An Intrafaith Panel Dialogue on Islam

Thursday, February 21st, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

 Co-sponsored by Asia Society Texas Center and Risala Foundation
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A Christian Intrafaith Panel Event
Thursday, October 25th, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.


This ecumenical intrafaith panel dialogue proceeded in a spirit of Appreciative Inquiry.
Moderator was Dr. Malcolm Gillis who engaged with the panelists from a range of
Christian denominations to explore various topics of common interest and religious
faith and practice.

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Jewish Intrafaith Dialogue Panel:
Modern Questions for an Ancient Faith
Tuesday, May 1, 2012

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East Meets West - A Spiritual

l Dialog on Pathways to Truth and Oneness

Two revered spiritual leaders gave their philosophical and religious perspectives on the pathway to truth and oneness at an East Meets West dialog Monday, November 8, 2010, 6:15 p.m. The program was followed by a Q&A and book sale and signings by the speakers.

Zen Master Miao Tsan
Abbot of Vairocana Zen Monastery in Garden Grove, CA, lecturer and author of the new book, Just Use This Mind: Following the Essence of Zen to Oneness of Mind, Body and Spirit (Bright Sky Press, January 2011)

J. Pittman McGehee, D.D.
Renowned Jungian analyst, Episcopal priest, director of the Institute for the Advancement of Psychology and Spirituality and adjunct lecturer in Analytical Psychology at the University of Houston.

A Perspective on the Holocaust: The role of Ethics and Morality for the Military Professional

Colonel Edward B. Westermann, Lackland Air Force Base

Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 7:30 PM

Holocaust Museum Houston

Colonel Edward B. Westermann, commander of the Air Force Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base joined the Boniuk Center for his lecture, “A Perspective on the Holocaust: The Role of Ethics and Morality for the Military Professional,” which addressed how the United States Air Force Academy’s course on the genocide of the European Jews during the National Socialist dictatorship prepares the Academy students to confront moral dilemmas that may arise when the execution of military orders directly affects the life and death of innocent civilians. 

Colonel Westermann holds a B.S. in Military History from the USAF Academy, an M.A. in European History from the Florida State University, an M.A. in Military Art and Science from the School of Advanced Airpower Studies, and a Ph.D. in Military and European History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was a Fulbright Fellow at the Free University of Berlin, a summer fellow at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, and a German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) fellow on two occasions.

Co-sponsored by Holocaust Museum Houston and Greater Houston ROTC

Is Interfaith Dialogue Dangerous to Faith?

The Interfaith Amigos: Pastor Don Mackenzie, Rabbi Ted Falcon & Sheikh Jamal Rahman

Thursday, February 25, 2010, 7:30 PM

Christ the King

Frequent speakers at churches and civic groups in the Northwest, Pastor Don, Rabbi Ted, and Sheikh Jamal bring a message of deep hope and profound possibilities for healing both person and planet.  Their work comprises a dialogue of the head, the heart, and the hands, encouraging greater understanding, compassion and social action in the world. 

There was a book signing following the program for The Amigos' book, "Getting to the Heart of Interfaith". 

Books were available for purchase at the lecture by Brazos Bookstore. 

Visit the amigos' website here .

Co-sponsored by Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston and the Coalition for Mutual Respect program of the ADL

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Building Tolerance in America’s Youth During a Time of Crisis

Hind Makki, Outreach Education and Training Associate, Interfaith Youth Core

Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 7:30 PM

St. Paul's United Methodist Church
5400 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 528-0527

Hind Makki is an Outreach Education and Training Associate with Interfaith Youth Core.  Hind specializes in Youth Leadership Development and works with many outreach communities.  She travels to college campuses, congregations and conferences throughout the United States and Western Europe and offers presentations and training on promoting religious pluralism, effective interfaith service-learning and meaningful interfaith dialogues. Hind joined The Boniuk Center to speak with the community about building tolerance among youth and will also work with Rice University staff, faculty and student groups during her visit.  Visit the Interfaith Youth Core website here .

Co-sponsored by St. Paul's United Methodist Church and Rice University Office of Student Life