Peace
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 49 Collections and/or Records:
The Unconquerable World: Power, Nonviolence and the Will of the People, 2003-05-29
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A talk by Jonathan Schell, author and journalist, presented in association with the Houston Peace and Justice Center, at the First Unitarian Universalist Church
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Event: 2003-05-29
The Untold Story: Global Peacemaking and Interreligious Cooperation, 2012-10-15
File — Shelf 30, Box: 93, Folder: 90
Identifier: 30.93.90
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Vatican II@50 is a series of programs recognizing the worldwide impact of the Second Vatican Council, convened 50 years ago in 1962 by the enormously influential Pope John XXIII. Among the great legacies of Vatican II are increased tolerance of other religious traditions, a celebration of people’s growing awareness of human dignity, and a renewed perspective on sacred music and art. The Rothko Chapel, John and Dominique de Menil’s gift to Houston, now recognized as an international spiritual...
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Event: 2012-10-15
The Violence of Love: The Legacy of the Archbishop Oscar Romero, 2014-02-27
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Julian Filochowski
Suggested donation $10 Archbishop of San Salvador Óscar Romero’s life embodied working for justice to achieve peace. He called such work the violence of love, stating that “peace is not the product of terror or fear. Peace is not the silence of cemeteries. Peace is not the silent result of violent repression. Peace is the generous, tranquil contribution of all to the good of all. Peace is dynamism. Peace is generosity. It is right and it is duty.” Noted human...
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Event: 2014-02-27
Twelve Moments: Reflecting on Forgiveness in the Face of Hate, 2018-11-07
File — Shelf 32: Series RC05B; Series RC08C, Box: 241, Folder: 47
Identifier: 32.241.47
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In a national climate of increasing anger and hate, how does one even begin to consider the concept of reconciliation? In response to the barrage of hate incidents occurring across the country, most recently at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Imam Dr. Wazir Ali (Masjid Warithud-Deen Mohammed and Masjid Al-Qur’an) reflected on forgiveness and reconciliation, and the many difficult questions we ask ourselves on this universal topic. About the presenter:
Imam Dr. Wazir...
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Event: 2018-11-07
UN International Day of Peace , 2007-09-21
File — Shelf 29, Box: 88, Folder: 28
Identifier: 29.88.28
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Co-sponsored with UNA-Houston and Decade of Non-Violence
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Event: 2007-09-21
United Nations: Compelling Vision in Violent Times, 2001-11-12
File — Shelf 28, Box: 83, Folder: 34
Identifier: 28.83.34
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Presented by Phyllis Bennis
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Event: 2001-11-12
Unity Church Prayer Vigil: A Celebration of Unity in Diversity Interfaith Peace Celebration , 2005-03-19
File — Shelf 28, Box: 86, Folder: 21
Identifier: 28.86.21
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Contains materials related to public programs during the time period, except for Awards and Colloquia which have separate series.
Dates:
Event: 2005-03-19
Vigil and Prayer for Peace, 2002-09-30
File — Shelf 28, Box: 83, Folder: 52
Identifier: 28.83.52
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Presented by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
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Event: 2002-09-30
Yes Justice, Yes Peace: The Role of Art in Confronting Inequality, 2016-10-03
File — Shelf 31, Box: 97, Folder: 06
Identifier: 31.97.06
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Darren Walker, President of Ford Foundation in conversation with Sarah Lewis, 2016 Frances Tarlton “Sissy” Farenthold Endowed Lecture in Peace, Social Justice in Human Rights presented in partnership with the Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice at UT’s School of LawDarren Walker, President, Ford Foundation
in conversation with Sarah Lewis, Harvard professor and best selling author
2016 Frances Tarlton “Sissy” Farenthold Endowed Lecture in Peace, Social Justice in Human...
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Event: 2016-10-03