Courageous Conversation: In a Chaotic World, Is Love the Answer?

Описание: In this Courageous Conversation, Brian McLaren, Sr. Simone Campbell and Lina Srivastava discuss: In a Chaotic World of War, Conflict,
Inequality and Disasters, Is Love the Answer?

Inspired by the timeless wisdom of Jimi Hendrix, "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace," our speakers reflect on love as a powerful force for healing, understanding and unity. Marie-Rose Romain Murphy, Girl Child Long Walk Senior Project Consultant, facilitated the conversation.

Our Speakers:
Brian McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is an Auburn Senior Fellow, a contributor to We Stand With Love, and a leader in the Convergence Network, through which he is developing an innovative training/mentoring program for pastors and church planters.

Sr. Simone Campbell (Roman Catholic Sister of Social Service) is a religious leader, attorney, author and recipient of a 2022 Presidential Medal of Freedom (the United States’ highest civilian honor). She has extensive experience in public policy rooted in the lived experiences of people at the economic margins of society. Now she leads “Understanding US” focused on political healing. For 17 years she was executive director of NETWORK, Lobby for Catholic Social Justice and leader of Nuns on the Bus.

Lina Srivastava, founder of the Center for Transformational Change, is a strategist, advocate, and producer who catalyzes systems change by combining technology, culture, and art alongside NGOs, global institutions, and independent media creators. A former attorney and non-profit executive director, Lina has collaborated with organizations such as the ICRC, UNICEF, UNESCO, IRC, World Bank, The New Humanitarian, and FilmAid, and has designed and supported social engagement campaigns for award-winning documentaries and immersive media and arts projects.