Proclaim Peace Conference

In June 2022, the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship and the David O. McKay Center for Intercultural Understanding are hosting a conference based upon Patrick Mason’s and David Pulsipher’s new book Proclaim Peace: The Restoration’s Answer to an Age of Conflict. You can learn more about the book HERE and listen to an interview with the two scholars HERE.

THURSDAY’S AND FRIDAY’S SESSIONS WILL BE LIVESTREAMED AT http://live.byuh.edu/.

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The Restoration encompasses a rich, underappreciated, theology of peace. The heart of that theology is captured in a few core principles:

All humans are inherently divine and eternally interrelated.

Enduring power can only be achieved through persuasion and love. Conflict is built into creation and can be constructively transformed for godly purposes.

In rare instances violence may be justified, but only nonviolence based in love is truly efficacious and sanctifying.

And the beloved community of Zion is not simply a utopian ideal but rather an achievable goal if individuals and societies embrace principles of love, equality, justice, and peace as exemplified by Jesus Christ.

In June 2022, scholars from varied perspectives will gather on the Brigham Young University–Hawaii campus for a landmark conference exploring  the Restoration’s message of peace. The “Proclaim Peace” Conference will feature  renowned scholars reflecting on the work of Patrick Mason and David Pulsipher in their new book, Proclaim Peace: The Restoration’s Answer to an Age of Conflict (BYU Maxwell Institute and Deseret Book). Limited space for interested members of the public will also be  available. Participants–scholars and non-scholars alike–will reflect together on the interpersonal, ethical, and social dimensions of Christian discipleship and the search for peace in non-Christian traditions. 

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CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Thursday, June 9th — Conference Presentations at Banyan Dining Hall

PART I: The Theology of Peace 1:00-4:00

1:00 – 1:10 Opening Ceremonies
1:10 – 1:25 Welcome & Introduction (Dr. Isaiah Walker)
1:25 – 1:40 Opening Remarks ( Dr. Patrick Mason & Dr. David Pulsipher)
1:45 – 2:00 Remarks (Dr. Melissa Inouye)
2:05 – 2:20 Remarks (Dr. Adam Miller)
2:25 – 2:40 Remarks (Dr. Tevita Kaili)
2:40 – 2:55 Break
2:55 – 3:20 Discussion
3:20 – 3:40 Audience Q&A
3:40-3:45 Session Closing Remarks (Chad Ford)
6:30-9 PM Dangerous Love Workshop (Chad Ford) in Aloha Center 155/165

Friday, June 10th — Conference Presentations at Banyan Dining Hall

PART II: The Culture of Peace 1:00-4:00

1:00 – 1:15 Cultural Introduction (Dr. Isaiah Walker)
1:15-1:30 Opening Presentation (Dr. Patrick Mason and Dr. David Pulsipher)
1:35 – 1:50 Remarks (Christina Akanoa)
1:55 – 2:10 Remarks (Dr. Ben Cook)
2:15 – 2:30 Remarks (David Whippy)
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-3:10 Discussion
3:10-3:45 Audience Q&A
3:45-3:50 Session Closing Remarks (Chad Ford)

Saturday, June 11th — Maori Village in the Polynesian Cultural Center

PART III: The Praxis of Peace 8:15-12:00

8:15:8:45 Cultural Protocols
8:45-9:00 Praxis Introduction (Seamus Fitzgerald)
9:00-9:15 Opening Remarks (Dr. Patrick Mason & Dr. David Pulsipher)
9:15-9:30 Remarks (Ms. Loucrisha Hussain)
9:35-9:50 Remarks (Groundwork Leadership Team Chris Pineda, Kasha Coombs, and TK Ford)
9:55-10:10 Remarks (Adrian Chan)
10:15-10:30 Remarks (Emma Billings-Fong)
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-11:15 Audience Q&A
11:15-11:30 Closing Remarks (Chad Ford)