July 28: See a performance of "The Invitation"

July 28 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace

See a performance today at 1 pm or 8 pm of "The Invitation"

THE INVITATION: A PEACE PERFORMANCE

A peace performance that spans 60 years as Albert Schweitzer, Linus Pauling, Martin Luther King Jr., Betty Williams, Mother Teresa, Alva Myrdal, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and Shirin Ebadi come together to share their ideas of peace as they "interact" with one another. While their paths to peace are as diverse as the countries and cultures of their origin, they share universal concepts of peace that transcend time and

SATURDAY JULY 28TH
1:00PM @ HIGHLAND BAPTIST OR
8:00 PM @ CLIFTON CENTER
$10.00 DONATION

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS AT ST. WILLIAM'S, ST. AGNES, LOUISVILLE ESOTERIC SOCIETY, CARMICHAEL'S BOOKSTORES POSTER MAN, SCHOOL OF METAPHYSICS, OR AT THE DOOR!

Here's more about the play:

http://www.wlky.com/news/local-news/louisville-news/-The-Invitation-Play-puts-8-Nobel-Peace-Prize-winners-together-2-performances-Sat/-/9718340/15714368/-/ya0u80/-/index.html

July 27: View & Discuss "The Interrupters"

July 27 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace

View and Discuss the documentary film, "The Interrupters" at a special event in Louisville on Saturday, July 28

From producer/director Steve James and author-turned-producer Alex Kotlowitz, The Interrupters tells the moving and surprising story of three “violence interrupters” in Chicago who with bravado, humility and even humor try to protect their communities from the violence they once employed.

Here's a link to information about the film:
http://interrupters.kartemquin.com/

Here are details about the event:

The Peace Education Program

Invites you to join us this Saturday (July 28th) 3 -5pm Please let us know that you will be attending. RSVP to janene@peaceeducationprogram.org

The No More Red Dots Campaign presents Exploring the Power of "The Interrupters" with special guest, violence interrupter Cobe Williams Saturday, July 28 3 pm - 5pm at Central Presbyterian Church 318 West Kentucky Street Louisville - 40203 The Interrupters, an award-winning documentary from director Steve James (Hoop Dreams) and author Alex Kotlowitz (There are No Children Here) tells the moving and surprising story of three 'violence interrupters' in Chicago who with bravado, humility and even humor try to protect their communities from the violence they once employed. The film and it's "cast" have been featured on PBS Frontline including Cobe Williams who will be here in Louisville to share his story. The program will include excerpts from the award-winning documentary, Cobe's reflections on his personal experience, as well as community conversation exploring the powerful ways the cycle of violence can be stopped. Join us. Saturday's event is free and open to the public. Let us know you are attending by emailing: Janene@peaceeducationprogram.org Sponsored by: The No More Red Dots Campaign Councilman David James, Councilwoman Cheri Bryant Hamilton,  The Board 4 Change, The LIFE Hope Center, & The Peace Education Program

July 26: Coping with Fear

July 26 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace

Read this wonderful essay from the NY Times on learning to face and cope with fear

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/23/a-desert-beyond-fear/?ref=opinion

From writer Jana Richman:

"I once had a therapist tell me that I likely learned my fear at a pre-verbal stage of life, which means, as I understand it, it got hard-wired in my brain. She called it Armageddon Syndrome. It is the deep nature of my fear that makes it an all-or-nothing proposition for me, something that needs to be treated like an addiction. Dabbling in it, however briefly, can bring on a full-scale blackout. The only option is letting go entirely — one moment at a time."

July 25: Learn about the North American Interfaith Network

July 25 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace

Learn about the Work of the North American Interfaith Network

http://nain.org/

The North American Interfaith Network is a non-profit association of interfaith organizations and agencies in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

July 24: Is Religion Merely a Fairytale?

July 24 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace

Louisville Baptist Minister Joe Phelps on "Is Religion Merely a Fairytale?"

http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20120723/OPINION04/307230026/1016/OPINION/Joe-Phelps-religion-merely-fairytale-?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Opinion|p

"Truth is, I sometimes find the no-faith crowd more interesting and intellectually honest than those whose religious faith is strong but unexamined. The no-religion folk have the strength of conviction to be in the minority and to say that they detect little or no evidence of God, or whatever word one uses to name what one theologian describes as 'the More.'"

July 23: Learn about St. John Center Serving Homeless Men

July 23 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace

Learn about How Louisville's St. John Center Serves Homeless Men

http://www.stjohncenter.org/

 St. John Center has provided day services for homeless men in the Louisville area since 1986.The agency's mission is to create an atmosphere that encourages homeless men to envision a life of hope, take shelter, and move forward. We accomplish this by treating each person with dignity and respect, and supporting them in addressing the problems that lead to homelessness.Open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. John Center serves as many as 200 clients daily.

 

July 22: What does Ramadan Mean This Year?

July 22 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace

Exploring what the Ramadan Fast Means this Year

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/imam-khalid-latif/what-will-make-this-ramad_b_1688153.html

As in years past, Muslims all over the world, myself included, will abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, and engaging in sexual activity from sunrise until sunset for a month. The rituals and actions that render my fast to be valid will stay the same.

What will make this Ramadan different is my being different. While taking a moment to think about how much my life has changed this past year, I also should take a moment to think about how I have changed in the past year. Where has my growth been, where have I digressed, and how have I stayed the same?