The Faith in Human Rights Symposium has been off to a great start with workshops, lectures, and films. Upcoming events include the West Coast premiere of the film Where the Water Meets the Sky and a lecture at DSPT by Dr. Jean Porter of the University of Notre Dame. If you were unable to attend the opening workshop of the Faith in Human Rights Symposium on February 5, the talks of some of the panelists are now available on the Faith in Human Rights Website.
Universal and Personal by Judge John T. Noonan – “The Universal Declaration of Human Rights sets out rights recognized by the signatory nations not as binding law but as moral ideal and universal, that is, to be enjoyed by every human being.” Read more…
Faith in Human Rights by Brian Stein-Webber – “I’m not sure how many of the people within the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County when they are active in efforts to address social injustice or human need or tragedy, think in terms of human rights or of the UN Declaration of Human Rights.” Read more…
