The Impact of Fear on American Public Life - Managing Fear through F.ppt

1、The Impact of Fear on American Public Life - Managing Fear through Faith,2010,U.S. in the World Initiative Managing the Fear Factor Project,A fearful electorate has profound implications Changes how we think and see the world We all know fear affects us, but dont consider this when making choices De

2、eply affects public debates and policy choices, particularly foreign policy,What happens when fear shapes public thinking and debate?,Stephen Heintz; President of RBF Leadership infused with faith Americans desire this leadership Facing fears by working together Move past unproductive fear FDR Inaug

3、ural Address,Role of faith in addressing fear Bridge social divides Build networks Strengthen communities and their resilience How our conference fits in,Role of faith in American public life today Most Americans view religion as an important part of their daily lives 78% identify with Abrahamic rel

4、igions Under 2% identify as atheist or agnostic,Fear and the Abrahamic Faiths 3 papers commissioned by USITW for the conference Each discussed the relationship with fear for each of the Abrahamic faiths Written by emerging scholars in each of the particular faiths,Christian Faith and Life Beyond Fea

5、r By Tyler Zoanni Moving beyond fear is a recurring theme in early Christian scripture Early Christians spread the religion under an atmosphere of fear,Christian Faith and Life Beyond Fear By Tyler Zoanni Disciples discover that action in the face of fear is a central aspect of faith Stresses that e

6、arthy fear be replaced by fear of the Divine; terror replaced by awe,Fear in the Muslim Tradition By Hafsa Kanjwal A Muslim who puts full faith in God has nothing to fear on Earth Believers must cultivate the right type of fear Recognizes reality of fear, and discusses it,Fear in the Muslim Traditio

7、n By Hafsa Kanjwal Muhammads response to adversity is what Muslims should aspire When revealed as prophet, turns to wife for support,Fear Beyond Fright: Jewish Responses to Tragedy By Joshua Stanton Destruction of Second Temple and Holocaust Temple destruction fundamentally alters the religion Belie

8、ves Holocaust will also be a turning point,Fear Beyond Fright: Jewish Responses to Tragedy By Joshua Stanton Lessons from Temple destruction influenced initial reactions and resistance to the Holocaust Initial lessons from Holocaust are shaping modern Jewish identity, particularly in Israel,Uniquely

9、 American Responses to Fear Peter Stearns Fear is a foreign emotion and avoided Look for someone to blame when afraid Tend to drift away from community and hunker down,Opportunities for Interfaith Dialogue Fear part of toxic political environment Fear of Muslims contributes to many political problem

10、s Exposure is only way to combat fear of “others” Faith leaders best equipped to play this role,Challenges for Interfaith Dialogue Engaging the more orthodox communities within each faith Tribal versus covenantal connections,Discussion Questions How can interfaith dialogue calm fears of the “other”? Should tribal connec