Secular Foreign Policy and Conflict Resolution: Lecture by Cy Chadley
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Interested in foreign affairs and conflict resolution? Are you frustrated that the world's leaders do not view religion as a major cause of conflicts, including terrorism and war? Then please join HFSD member Cy Chadley for a thought-provoking presentation in which he will argue that if global inter-religious conflicts are to be resolved successfully, negotiations must be conducted using a secular framework. Cy contends that while religious leaders may be able to contribute to U.S. foreign policy as individuals, they have to recognize that religion is a basic cause of most of the violence in the world today: Religion is the problem, not the cure.
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About Cy Chadley
http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/7/9/c/event_138938812.jpegCy Chadley was born and raised in London where he graduated from University College London, majoring in Economics. His career with an international British construction company took him to many parts of the world; his work brought him to San Diego in 1981, where he decided to retire in 1991. Cy became a U.S. citizen in 1993.
In addition to his career, Cy has traveled extensively, visiting over 100 nations, taking a keen interest in local history, politics and culture. He is a member of the United Nations Associations in the U.K. and the U.S.; he was presented with the 2010 Carroll and Noah Cannon award for his promotion of the values contained in the UN Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Cy is a member of the International Humanist and Ethical Union and the American and British Humanist Associations. He has been active with the San Diego World Affairs Council since 1995, including being President of the North County Chapter from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, he has been active with the Continuing Education Center - Rancho Bernardo since 1997, and is currently a member of their academic affairs committee.
Cy's main hobbies are dancing and gardening; he dances whenever he is able – Scottish Country, American Square and Choreographed Ballroom dancing. In recent years, he has developed an environmentally compatible native plant garden at his home in Escondido to which he welcomes interested visitors.
Optional Luncheon
Please join us for an optional luncheon after Cy's presentation at Athens Market Cafe (http://www.athensmarketcafe.com/), 11640 Carmel Mountain Road (next door to Reading Cinemas).
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