 
Center presents
"Religion
& Politics"
film series
16 films explore
intersection of faith,
politics and
film.
APRIL
30
"The
Great Warming"
 Narrated by Alanis Morissette and Keanu Reeves, the film shows scientists, architects, car designers and religious leaders sharing ideas for addressing global warming – and what some people and countries are doing. The film’s message is that people have both individual and collective moral responsibilities to reverse climate change.
- With introduction and moderated discussion led by Anthony Lupo, associate professor of atmospheric science in the MU Department of Soil, Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences. (See flier.)
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SPEAKERS
 Dr. Vic Mansfield
Professor emeritus of physics, Colgate University
Acuff Auditorium, MU School of Medicine (MA217)
April 29, 2008 – 7 p.m.
"Synchronicity and Soul-Making: Some Spiritual Connections"
Award-winning professor Vic Mansfield explains "synchronicity" and its connection to the spiritual. Author of "Synchronicity, Science and Soul Making," Mansfield has practiced and studied with spiritual leaders in the U.S., Europe and India. Results of MU's "Weird Coincidence" survey will also be discussed.
 April 30, 2008 – 4-5 p.m.
"Causality and Randomness: Buddhism, Quantum Mechanics, and Medical Implications"
Mansfield contrasts the Tibetan Buddhist view of causality with quantum indeterminancy, and explores the medical implications of the conflict. His new book, "Tibetan Buddhism and Modern Physics: Toward a Union of Love and Knowledge," will be for sale.
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EVENTS
Good turnout for night of faith, music, art
April 21, 2008 – About 200 people turned out for “Sacred Expressions: Journeys in Faith & Art,” an event held at The Cherry Street Artisan on April 12, 2008. The event featured panelists, music and poetry, and was co-sponsored by MU’s Center on Religion & the Professions.
See photos from our “Sacred Expressions” event here.
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