Contact: Debra Mason, Religion Newswriters Association Executive Director, 614-891-9001 ext. 1, Mason@RNA.org
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 15 /Christian Newswire/ -- Religion's role in international peacebuilding efforts and the intersections of the military and religion are the topics of two, free webinars hosted this month by Religion Newswriters.
Journalists are encouraged to register today to attend the free webinars, schedule for Oct. 22 and Oct. 29 respectively (first 100 registrants free).
Religion & Building Peace
Oct. 22, 2008 / 2-3:15 PM EDT
Few would argue that religion plays a role in global conflicts, and yet its impact on peacemaking has drawn comparatively little attention. That is changing rapidly, though, with the development of programs and research on peacebuilding, and religion's role in it. In what ways are faith groups fostering harmony in societies torn by divisions? This underreported story matters increasingly as immigration, travel, growing cultural diversity and rapid communication change communities and their concerns.
Information & registration: http://www.rna.org/webinars.php#peacekeeping
Religion & the military: intersections & issues
Oct. 29, 2008 / 2-3:15 PM EDT
Religion has been a source of both comfort and controversy for today's troops. Spiritual support provided by chaplains has helped meet the varied needs of service members, veterans and their families. Yet religion has also been a subject for scrutiny. First Amendment tension between nonestablishment and free exercise of religion is at the heart of controversies about religion at the nation's service academies and in the military ranks. Two experts examine current issues involving religion in today's military. This webinar will better equip you to spot and report on military issues, since active military and veterans are in the public spotlight.
Information & registration: http://www.rna.org/webinars.php#military
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