Interspirituality: A Path to Peace and Justice in a Divided World
A One Spirit presentation at the Freedom Rising Conference
Marble Collegiate Church, 1 West 29th Street, New York City
Freedom Rising Conference is from April 26-28; our presentation is at 3:45 pm on April 27 (in the Chapel)
The overall theme for the FREEDOM RISING CONFERENCE is: YOU. MOVE. THE WORLD
Day 1 (April 26): YOU. Rejuvenation. Recovery. Resistance!
Day 2 (April 27): MOVE: Activate. Revolt. Rise up!
Day 3 (April 28): THE WORLD: Envision. Equip. Repair!
In a world increasingly marked by intolerance, conflict, and violence, how can we access the levels of compassion and love needed to address humanity’s divisions? As change makers, we are constantly attempting to dismantle systems of oppression, but how do we do that when we – our identities, our minds, our very ways of seeing the world – are products of those very systems we are hoping to change? Imagine trying to dismantle a house while trapped inside the house.
Interspirituality offers a key to unlocking the door of our oppressive indoctrination so we can be present, step outside the systems we are attempting to impact, and take action with wisdom and radical compassion. Interspirituality invites people of any faith, or no faith, to trace the roots of all the world’s wisdom traditions back to their common origin: a direct, embodied mysticism that is alive in nature and rooted in the heart.
In this workshop, you will discover interspirituality as a vital response to our volatile and complex times. Engage in experiential and interactive activities that will help you:
Look past theological differences to uncover the universal experience available to people of all faiths – or no faith – that ignites transformative social action.
Deepen your appreciation for your own philosophy, faith, religion, or belief system, and understand how your unique path is in sibling-hood with all the world's wisdom traditions.
Aware of the profound interconnectedness of all of life, navigate the world and our contemporary challenges with radical compassion and a different level of consciousness than those which created our problems.
This workshop welcomes everyone, regardless of your religious affiliation, tradition, or none at all. Receive this opportunity to broaden your perspective, deepen your spirituality, connect with others passionate about peace and social justice, and most importantly, contribute your perspective to this emerging phenomenon.