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<\/a><\/p>\nThe Center for American Progress<\/a>, co-sponsor of a Patriarchal talk in Washington, DC with Georgetown University released details of the visit. Note in particular:<\/p>\n Orthodox Christianity is a revolutionary faith and is dedicated to change. And even though the faith has never taken up the banner of progressivism per se, it has taken up many causes over the centuries that are progressive by definition. His All Holiness will address three of these causes at his lecture: nonviolence, philanthropy (specifically in the form of health care), and environmentalism.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Should be interesting. Full text follows. H\/T: Charles Bourbon. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A Lecture by His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, the ecumenical patriarch of Orthodox Christianity, will discuss the nature of progress at a lecture co-sponsored by the Center for American Progress and Georgetown University in Gaston Hall at Georgetown. In His All Holiness’s words, true progress is a “balance between preserving the essence of a certain way of life and changing things that are not essential.” Orthodox Christianity is a revolutionary faith and is dedicated to change. And even though the faith has never taken up the banner of progressivism per se, it has taken up many causes over the centuries that are progressive by definition. His All Holiness will address three of these causes at his lecture: nonviolence, philanthropy (specifically in the form of health care), and environmentalism.<\/p>\n Opening Remarks by<\/strong>:<\/p>\n James O’Donnell<\/a>, Provost, Georgetown University Featuring:<\/strong><\/p>\n His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I<\/a><\/p>\n Doors will open at 10:00a.m. Please arrive early.<\/p>\n Government issued identification is required at the door.<\/p>\n No bags, briefcases or backpacks will be allowed inside the event. Click here to RSVP for this event<\/a>
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\nNovember 3, 2009, 11:00am \u2013 12:15pm
\nAbout This Event<\/p>\n
\nJohn D. Podesta<\/a>, Founder and CEO, Center for American Progress<\/p>\n
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