The International Center of Bethlehem announces its upcoming 4^th international conference, August 26-September 1, 2007 entitled

“God’s Reign and People’s Rule: Religious Communities, Political Entities, and Civil Societies in Palestine.”

The conference, which will be held in English, will feature five main topics related to the title and centering on the following:

• Viewing the issues of political and religious nationalism in the context of Palestine and other countries of the Middle East.

• Reviewing texts and commentaries from the Middle East and other areas around the world where nationalism has played a key role.

• Divine Law and/or Human Law and the relationship between them.

• The Palestinian Constitution

• Spirituality, Faith and Public Space: values, power and ethics.

Local and foreign speakers will present a variety of perspectives on the topics which will form the foundations for a regional consultation in the future. Local workshops will be held prior to the conference in an effort to stimulate discussion and preparedness for the conference. 

For more information regarding the program, speakers and registration, keep an eye on the website: www.annadwa.org or contact Janet Lahr Lewis at jllewis@annadwa.org.