Peace Summit with the Dalai Lama 7: Sister Joan Chittister

Sister Joan Chittister, Benedictine nun and international lecturer, speaks during the first summit on Religion, Conflict, and Peace-building on October 21, 2007.

Can the religions of the world work together to reduce violent conflict and build peaceful, pluralistic societies? This question is more challenging than ever, as we witness an escalation of global violence invoking religion. To address this challenge, Emory is holding its first in a series of summits on Religion, Conflict, and Peacebuilding.

At this first summit, we feature on-stage, His Holiness the Dalai Lama—in conversation with religious leaders from Hindu, Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities, including Rabbi David Rosen, Sister Joan Chittister, Professor Rajmohan Gandhi, and Professor Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im.

How are they making peace differently, and how are they developing new models from their own peacemaking experiences—whether it be in Khartoum, in Jerusalem, in London, or in Delhi? And how are people addressing this issue "on the ground" in cities, in neighborhoods? What are the best local peacemaking practices in places affected by religious violence? Can religion also be a source of community renewal and a force to promote the common good in such areas?

For more information visit www.dalailama.emory.edu

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[wachiramond]

Jesus as a teacher would be proud of Sister Joan as a student. Peace to all from Bangkok, Thailand

[DELPHIIII]

The fact that this one of a kind summit only has a few thousand views per video compared to the videos that have over 10 million indicates the type society we currently live in.

[africa1975]

Religion is not a source for war, that's a lie we fight the powers of Evil. She is not a Nune, because she talks down the church. She referrs to her self as being a Nun of the Catholic faith but she has no love for the Roman Catholic Church. I hope she has been excommunicated all ready

[Moonmadcat]

To the people who have problems with Sister Joan: Jesus himself wasn't considered "suitable" by the religious authorities of His time. Also, we have separation of church and state in this country, and no one is forcing women to have abortions if they don't want them. On the other hand, no religion has a right to inflict its values on others, whether you personally pay taxes or not. Sr. Joan is one of the most impressive Catholic Christians I've come across. Yay, Joan!

[televisionsux]

It's time for father Pope to step down in light of the new findings. It's time for Sister Joan to step up. I nominate Sister Joan to replace the current pope.

[SaoLaos2000]

OMG! WOW! this is amazing women who respresent catholic. She is first religion women i respect her value of compassion and truth.

Thank you,

If we all have more compassion our world would be better place to live.

Peace and happiness.

[MrZoomer1971]

AWESOME women!

[MrZoomer1971]

What a remarkable woman and leader! As a young Catholic, she has truly inspired me and makes me proud to be Catholic. She embraces the world as Jesus did - with peace and love.  Thank you Sr. Joan!!!