This panel explores the "Our Shared Sacred Story" project (Orbis Books, 2025) by examining the possibilities, challenges, and limitations of collaboratively retelling diverse religious narratives to address global issues, promote dialogue, engage pluralism, and strengthen both civic and academic understanding.
Panelists:
Bill Vendley (VP of World Religions and Spirituality, Fetzer Institute)
Anantanand Rambachan (Professor of Religion, Saint Olaf College)
Judith Simmer-Brown (Professor Emeritx of Religious Studies, Naropa University)
Anna Sun (Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Sociology, Duke University)
Mohamed Elsanousi (Executive Director of the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers)
Background to the Project: Bill Vendley
Welcome Remark: Bob Boisture (former President of the Fetzer Institute)
Roundtable Session
In-person November Annual Meeting 2025
A Shared Sacred Story in a Pluralistic World: A Scholarly-Practitioner Panel
Sunday, 11:40 AM - 12:55 PM
Session ID: M23-108
Abstract for Online Program Book (maximum 150 words)