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March 30, 2011 12:00PM through 01:30PM
The Rumi Forum presents “Fethullah Gülen’s Contribution to the Field of Conflict Analysis and Resolution”, with Karina Korostelina, Ph.D., Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University
Fethullah Gülen, the spirited advocate for peace, tolerance and peaceful co-existence, has stressed the importance of positive perception and understanding between the Muslim and non-Muslim population. In his speeches and writings he has pointed out the negativity of the images of the other in this complex relationship and proposed dialogue as a method of achieving peace and tolerance. Prof. Korostelina analyzes the role of negative perception in the development of conflict between Muslim and non-Muslim groups and proposes the tools of conflict resolution and peace building. Prof. Korostelina considers dialogue as a tool for the development of peaceful co-existence between Muslim and non-Muslim groups in a secular context.