Fw: American Academy of Religions

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Here are some more details about the American Academy of Religion

that will be soon be led by Dr. Vasudha Narayanan. The goals of

the organization seem very much in line with HH Sri Jeeyar

Swamy's message of spiritual globalization in accordance with Sri

Ramanuja's teachings, so it will certainly prove all the more

worthwhile to have a follower of our foremost Teacher in its

highest ranking position.

 

Ra:ma:nuja Da:san

Mohan

 

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M. K. Krishnaswamy <surfings

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Wednesday, February 07, 2001 8:59 AM

American Academy of Religions

 

 

> Dear members,

> I join in offering congratulations to Smt. Vasudha Narayanan.

> Information regarding the American Academy of Religions is

available from their web-site. I was much impressed by the

statement of their objectives which is given in the section

"Overview" in the web-page:

> http://www.aarweb.org/about/overview.asp

> "AAR members find the academic study of religion intrinsically

interesting because people often express their deepest values in

forms of religious symbolic behavior, whether in ritual settings,

creedal statements, or in their ordinary ways of living.

Throughout history religion has been a vital source for some of

our greatest artistic and literary achievements. The religious

imagination can give us access to insights which could not be

garnered in any other way, insights that can play an important

role in helping to foster social harmony, especially in times of

rapid social change. It is also the case that many of the world's

major conflicts have religious differences ingredient in them.

Making sense of these conflicts requires understanding the role

religion plays in them and the resources religion may bring to

their resolution.

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> The study of religion is a tool for understanding and

appreciating people whose beliefs and practices often seem

strange and threatening. While religious studies helps make those

who are different more familiar, it also helps us learn more

about who we are. By studying religious traditions that are near

at hand, our own world emerges more clearly and becomes more

meaningful.

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> This desire for a more nuanced appreciation of others and a

keener understanding of ourselves provides part of the rationale

for the AAR's development from a small group of scholars in 1909

to its current status as the largest, most comprehensive

association dedicated to promoting the academic study of

religion. The AAR welcomes inquiry into all religious traditions,

as well as all human activities associated with religion. It is

inclusive of the whole range of methodologies and theories in the

human sciences. "

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> adiyen,

> M.K. Krishnaswamy

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