Conference at Mercer U: Religious Faith, Torture, and Our National Soul

On September 11-12, 2008, Evangelicals for Human Rights, with the National Religious Campaign Against Torture and Mercer University, will host a national summit on torture on the Atlanta Campus of Mercer University.

You are invited to be a part of this examination of the journey of the United States, since September 11, 2001, from a nation that championed human rights to a nation that publicly acknowledges and supports the use of torture.

For people of faith the journey does not end here. Speakers and participants will also explore the path of return to once again becoming a nation that leads the world in the protection of human rights. Conference speakers will reflect a variety of faith perspectives and the conference is open to all.

Questions that will be considered:

• What policy decisions led to torture?
• How did the US military respond?
• What does torture do to human beings?
• What has the torture debate revealed about American Christianity?
• What is really going on at Guantanamo Bay?
• How do we heal the (American) Christian relationship with the Muslim world?
• What legislative efforts are being made to address torture?
• How do Christians break free from cultural captivity?
• What are younger thinkers noticing about this cultural moment that others are missing?
• How do we restore America's leadership in protecting human rights?

Register before June 1 for an early registration discount. Early registration fee is $99. Beginning June 1, registration fee will increase to $150. Deadline for registration is August 1, 2008. Seating is limited.

Students' Discount: Register before June 1 for an early student registration of $50. Beginning June 1, student registration will increase to $65. For Registration details click here.

For information, contact the Conference Coordinator, Mary Head, Evangelicals for Human Rights, 3001 Mercer University Drive, Day Hall 103, Atlanta, 30341 678.547.6457.