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VIDEOS - Chicago Fethullah Gulen Conference

The Chicago Gulen Conference was very informative, as it brought together more than 20 scholars to discuss a transnational movement of volunteers dedicated to education and civic service.


The conference includes21 speakers across 7 panels, a summary after each panel and a Q&A session at the end of each panel. A description is below each video.


The opening remarks were by NBC5 Anchor woman, Alison Rosati, John Esposito, Georgetown University presented the keynote speech. Scholars and writers that took part include Cherif Bassiouni, Thomas Michel, Martin Marty, Carter Findley, Greg Barton, Robert Pape, James Harrington, Jon Pahl, Dick Simpson amongst numerous others

MEDIA - Intercultural Dialogue Organization shows love

Intercultural Dialogue Organization shows love

For decades, many organizations at UK have focused on reaching out to the student population by promoting positive missions throughout the school year.

MEDIA - John Esposito: It sets an example in that it (Gulen Movement) is very global and pluralistic

Ebru TV interviews Dr John Esposito and Dr Robert Pape at the recent Gulen Conference in Chicago
Full interview below
Supporters Gather Over Gulen Movement
Scholars from around the world gathered for a conference in Chicago to talk about the Gulen movement and Fethullah Gulen.  Organizers say the meeting was necessary because fear and hatred continue to influence public opinion and there is a need to focus on people and groups that promote peace and understanding.

Speakers from 26 different countries addressed the international conference.

It began with a keynote speech by John Esposito, who recently co-edited a book titled “Islam and Peacebuilding: Gülen Movement Initiatives.”

Also on hand was Thomas Michel of the Vatican, who focused on the two core values of the Gulen movement -- worship and servanthood to God

Meanwhile, the legendary scholar of religious studies Martin Marty suggested in his presentation that “the Gülen example helps relate moderate Islam to others....

WATCH INTERVIEW :
http://news.ebru.tv/en/USA/17417.html

MEDIA - Gulen : A model for other religions - Dirk Ficca

A new article based on an interview in Brussels appeared in the media a few days ago, including an interesting view on Fethullah Gulen's as a model for others

‘Gülen not only my hero, also a model for other religions’ 22 November 2010, Monday / Hatice Avcı, Brussels

A leading American minister Dirk Ficca spoke to Today’s Zaman in Brussels last week. A leading American minister Dirk Ficca spoke to Today’s Zaman in Brussels last week.

A leading American minister has said all religions need an adherent like Fethullah Gülen, a Turkish-Islamic scholar whose teachings focusing on interfaith dialogue have been widely lauded around the world.

“He is not only my hero for what he has done for the Muslim societies but also [offers] a model for all other religions,” said Dirk Ficca, executive director of the Chicago-based Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions, an international NGO aiming to cultivate better understanding between the world’s religious and spiritual communities by highlighting the similarities while also acknowledging the differences between them.... FULL ARTICLE:  http://www.sundayszaman.com/sunday/newsDetail_getNewsById.action?newsId=227553

As one Gulen Conference continues another one from Holland updates its videos and proceedings

As the 'International Conference on the Gulen Movement Chicago 2010' continues between November 12-13, you may be interested in reviewing the proceedings and videos presented at the European conference in Holland (Netherlands).


Mapping the Gulen Movement  (all videos at link below)
http://www.gulenconference.nl/gc2010/