4th International Conference on
Religion, Conflict, and Peace: 
Walking The Talk To Compassion and Harmony 

March 23-25 , 2012
Henry Ford Community College ~ Dearborn, Michigan USA

How to Register On-Line: 

1) Select type of registration and any meals from list above. Confirm your selected items, then click "Order Now" and move to the 2nd page to complete registration information (Note: A full, detailed summary of fees selected will also be provided by PayPal at the final stage of registration payment to print and retain). 
2) Complete and confirm information requested on 2nd page of this form, then confirm and click "Continue" to move on to PayPal website for payment.
3) Process your payment through PayPal - by credit card or E-check withdrawl. At successful completion PayPal will provide you with a receipt of your payment and items. Please PRINT THIS RECEIPT for your records. * This will be your Fee Payment Receipt and Confirmation. Please bring this receipt page to conference check-in on-site as verification in the event it is needed. 

Please submit a SEPARATE REGISTRATION for EACH PERSON. Also please include Email and phone information at registration in the event we need to contact you regarding your registration. 
Note: For your convenience, if you should experience any difficulties in processing paymemnt through PayPal you can call their help line directly for assistance: 1-888-221-1161  

Registration Options
If you wish an alternative to on-line registering, see website at: http://www.cbiworld.org/Pages/Conferences_RCP_Fees.htm For:
• An Email Registration form for emailing submission
• A Hardcopy Registration form for land mailing or faxing
• On-Site Registration is also available - Begins Friday, March 23 at 8:30 am (see Registration page of website for details) 

See below for FEE RATES and PAYMENT INFORMATION

Note: Half (1/2) Conference Registration - Attending 1 full program day (Fri. 23rd or Sat. 24th - at your option), plus Sun. 25th
1/2 conference participation is available at 1/2 the above posted fee
(* 1/2 Conference registrations must use the Email or hard-copy version of the Registration form [see "Registration Options" above]. The On-line registration process does not allow for this.)
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REGISTRATION  FEES

 There are Separate fees below for: 
     1. CONFERENCE Program  and 
     2. MEALS 

1) Conference Program Fees
There are discounts for full time student status, and members of co-sponsoring and supporting organizations. All discounts are with proof of status at check-in on site.
(See separate MEAL fees below):  

REGULAR Registration: 
  1) $ 140  General
  2) $ 125  Supporting Organization member
  3) $   90  Co-Sponsoring Organization member 
  2) $   30  Student rate 

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2) Meals: *  
On-site Conference meals offer invaluable opportunities for networking, additional interactions with presenters, and community building. Some Programming also conveniently occurs in the same ballroom immediately after dinner. Meals are buffet style, and cuisine is Middle Eastern and halal with choices of vegetarian, poultry, or meat.

A - Conference Community Meals: There are 5 conference meals: 
  1) $10    Friday Lunch 
  2) $15    Friday Dinner 
  3) $10   Saturday Lunch 
  4) $15   Saturday Dinner 
  5) $10   Sunday Lunch 

*Please Note: Meals are registered and paid for seperately.
Please register for meals in advance. On-site purchase of meals is limited availability only.
* Add $1 per meal for purchase on-site
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◊ Sponsoring Participants and Tax Deductible Contributions to Scholarships:  
To assist in promoting important important diversity of participation and accessibility, we make every effort to include students and low income community activists by providing subsidies and scholarships. To assist in this effort, we appreciate donations to our scholarship fund. Contributions are Tax Deductible and can be made to: the International Humanistic Psychology Association, a US Federal 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Contact CBI for details.  
In addition, organizations and groups are encouraged to sponsor participation of their representatives and members of target groups they serve.
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Cancellation Policy: Full refunds are given for cancellations received in writing by February 17, 2012, minus a $50 non-refundable administrative fee. After February 17, 2011 no refunds are possible.  

Assignments possible:
You may also assign your registration to someone else for participation at no charge (assignments must be made prior to the conference date in person by phone or in writing directly to Common Bond Institute). Common Bond Institute 12170 S. Pine Ayr Drive, Climax, Michigan 49034 USA Ph/Fax: 269-665-9393 E-mail: SOlweean@aol.com   _______________________________________________________ 

 Conference Description:

4th Annual International Conference on
Religion, Conflict, and Peace: 
Walking The Talk To Compassion And Harmony 

March 23-25, 2012

Henry Ford Community College ~ Dearborn, Michigan USA 

A Multi-disciplinary, Multi-cultural Conference

An Official Partner and Event of the
Charter Of Compassion
and
Parliament of World's Religions

Sponsored by: 
Common Bond Institute
Co-Sponsored by:
Henry Ford Community College, 
International Humanistic Psychology Association, Parashakthi Temple

Endorsed by over 100 organizations anfd universities internationally 

Registration is Open to All
Full details at: www.cbiworld.org/Pages/Conferences_RCP.htm

An international forum promoting Inter-religious and Intra-religious dialogue to explore the challenges of Extremism, Intolerance, Scapegoating, and Islamophobia,
and the promise of Reason, Understanding, Compassion, and Cultural Harmony 

The spiritual experience is both uniquely individual and universal, tapping into our deepest, most inner self, while connecting us to the oneness with all. 

How each of us chooses our own sometimes quite different path on this common journey can highlight an appreciation for the rich diversity of human sacred practice, while at the same time setting the stage for the potential hazards of elitism, competition, polarity, and even animosity that paradoxically negate the core message of unity, and hamper us on that journey.  

Religious intolerance, marginalization, scapegoating, and related conflict are not new experiences, whether in the US or globally. Many examples are woven throughout our human history that highlight both the unique circumstances of individual religious groups, and the broader commonality shared by all who have been on either side of such seemingly fundamental divides.  

Although the dynamics and struggles are universal for all religious communities exposed to these ills, a more recent, telling example in American Society is the experience of Islam and the Muslim community.  

In addition, dichotomies and conflicts within spiritual traditions themselves, including extremist interpretations and interpolations of religious tenets and practice, are also historical and present day dilemmas for many religions.  

Understanding how these elements and conditions arise, and how they compromise, contradict, and even threaten original spiritual intent, and how they wound relationships between and within religious communities, is essential to learning practical methods for appreciating diversity and achieving harmony and peace in today's rapidly shrinking and increasingly inter-dependant world community.  

The RCP Conference seeks to create an engaged, inclusive dialogue to consciously explore together both broader historical dynamics, implications, and possible remedies, and more recent specific manifestations playing out around us in society today.  

     "It does not require that we be the same to be appreciative of, at peace with, and secure in our relationships with each other; only that we be familiar enough with each others story to share the humanity and trustworthiness that resides in each of us."

Join us as we explore:
The mutual dilemmas of religious ignorance, extremism, intolerance, negative stereotypes, prejudice, demonization and dehumanization, scapegoating, and fear of "the other," that can lead to toxic divisiveness, polarization, and social paranoia, targeting religious/cultural communities, including the current example of Islamophobia and it's impact on the Muslim community,  
   and 
The promise of personal engagement through dialogue in nurturing a shared consciousness of peace - and in doing so promoting the religious experience as a healing remedy rather than problem.

Itinerary
An outstanding, international, and diverse gathering of over 40 presenters for: 
A 3 day Schedule of:

-  Keynote Speakers
-  Topical Panels
-  Concurrent Break-out sessions of Workshops
-  Daily Conference-wide Facilitated Dialogue & Action Planning
-  Live 2-way Global Links to groups in other countries
-  Tibetan Sand Mandala Ritual
-  On-site Pod-casting and Blogging
-  Rich Networking for Collaborative Application Beyond the Conference
-  Multi-cultural Community
-  Evening Events
-  Displays  (Additional Exhibit Space is Available)

Further information is available on the CBI website at:
www.cbiworld.org/Pages/Conferences_RCP.htm

Guidelines For Compassionate Dialogue:

The RCP Conference strives to promote an inclusive, respectful, and compassionate dialogue that honors different personal experiences, perspectives, and stories, while allowing for better expressing and listening to each other as we work together toward understanding and harmony. Our intention is to create an open, supportive venue where we can genuinely engage meaningfully, and invite in a public dialogue that brings our joint wisdom to bear in exploring sometimes difficult issues, misunderstandings, and even conflicts that effect us all. This is based on the premise that it does not require that we be the same to be appreciative of, at peace with, and secure in our relationships with each other; only that we be familiar enough with each other's story to share the humanity and trustworthiness that resides in each of us.
We ask all participants to assist us by committing to and expressing this intent throughout the conference.

Conference Coordinator:   Steve Olweean, Common Bond Institute

 Other Upcoming 2012 Conferences by Common Bond Institute: 

1)   2th Annual International Conference on
      "Transforming Conflict:" The Power of Compassion
         June 20-23, 2012, Amman, Jordan

          www.cbiworld.org/Pages/Conferences_TC.htm 

2)   1st Annual International Conference on
      "Transgenerational Trauma: Communal Wounds
         and Victim Identities:"        
         Early Fall  2012, Amman, Jordan

          www.cbiworld.org/Pages/Conferences_TT.htm 

3)   7th Annual International Conference on
      "Engaging The Other:" The Power of Compassion
         Fall  2012, San Francisco, CA  USA
          www.cbiworld.org/Pages/Conferences_ETO.htm