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2007 Abraham Walk
Sunday, October 21,
2007
3-6 PM
The Crossings, Austin, TX
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Over 4000 years
ago, the Prophet Abraham, the patriarch of Jews, Christians and
Muslims, responded to God's call and embarked on an extraordinary
journey of faith. Austin's local Abraham Path Initiative is part of an international
effort to create an actual pilgrimage through the heart of
the Middle East on a path that Abraham himself might have traveled. The
path, beginning in Harran, Turkey will cross Syria and Jordan and end
at Abraham’s tomb in Al Khalil/Hebron. The project serves to
underscore and disseminate Abraham's universal messages of oneness,
unity, faith, justice, peace, and hospitality toward all.
The Purpose
It is widely
known that religion is deeply implicated particularly in the conflict
in the Middle East, and also in communities like ours in the United
States. The potential role of spirituality in conflict transformation,
however, is less well understood. One of the most important findings of
conflict resolution research in recent years is that the global
peace-building community is now identifying important ways in which
spiritually motivated action can and is contributing to the healing of
deep wounds that, left unattended, perpetuate tragic conflict.
Recreating the Pilgrimage
The power of
pilgrimages to shift consciousness and culture throughout time is well
documented. By their nature, they allow people to literally step away
from their distractions and daily demands, opening infinite
possibilities for reflection and insight. Pilgrimages provide a rare
opportunity to walk away from preconceived stereotypes and
misunderstandings—and enter into new, respectful,
connections.
Austin’s 2nd
Annual Abraham Walk
The one-mile
journey at The Crossings will provide
participants an opportunity to engage in dialogue and reflect on
theProphet Abraham's call for unity and peace. The walk in October will
be followed by three educational sessions as part of the Conversations
under Abraham’s Tent series.
The Value of Social Action and Justice
Sunday, January 12, 2008
The Value of Knowledge
Sunday, March 8, 2008
The Value of Family
Sunday, May 10, 2008
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