Parliament of Worlds Religion 2009 Melbourne Australia

Author(s): Parliament of the World’s Religions
Publisher: USA Parliament of the Worlds Religions

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PROGRAM CLUSTER
Media and Religion
In our modern world, the far-reaching effects of the media have shaped the way we see others and ourselves. These sessions touch upon the negative and positive role the media has played around the world. While mass media has the capacity to simplify and generalize, as with the case of negative portrayals, ostracised religious and spiritual communities can still find a place for interreligious dialogue on the Internet and by creating a new, positive relationship with media outlets. These sessions will explore the desire for a more nuanced and intelligent
Sessions on Media and Religion Session Title
The Challenge of Islamophobia and the Media: How Innovative Dialogue is Changing the Landscape
The Digital Revolution and the Age of Religious Pluralism
The Role of Media in Conflict Resolution - Panel Blogistan: Muslims Dialogue through New Media Does the Media Have Faith? - Daily Youth Session Does the Media Have Faith? - Daily Youth Workshop Media Savvy for Better Coverage
Religion and Global Media
The Hazards of Writing About Religion
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dialogue in the media sphere, and the impact that such portrayals can have on such sensitive issues as conflict resolution and racism. How can the media become a positive partner of religious and spiritual communities? How can new media provide the depth of dialogue and perspective that will reshape the image of various religious and spiritual traditions in the eyes of various demographics? This series of programs will address such questions, bringing together leaders from religious and spiritual communities and the media around the world.
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Date
Time
6 Dec
6 Dec
7 Dec
7 Dec
7 Dec
7 Dec
7 Dec
8 Dec
9 Dec
11:30am-1:00pm
2:30-4:00pm
9:30-11:00am
11:30am-1:00pm
11:30am-1:00pm
2:30-4:00pm
2:30-4:00pm 2:30-4:00pm 11:30am-1:00pm
Location
Room 219
Room 109
Room 204
Room 208
Room 201
Room 220
Room 110
Room 204 Room 213