Why are intolerance, violence, and war deeply ingrained in religion? Documentary by James Carroll and Oren Jacoby screens, followed by discussion with Rabbi Laurie Coskey, Professor Florence Gillman, Pastors Jack Lindquist and Tony Wolfe, Dean Scott Richardson.
Synopsis:
Constantine?s Sword is the story of James Carroll; a former Catholic priest on a journey to confront his past and uncover the roots of religiously inspired violence and war. His search also reveals a growing scandal involving religious infiltration of the U.S. military and the terrible consequences of religion?s influence on America?s foreign policy.
Carroll focuses on Christian antisemitism as the model for all religious hatred, exposing the cross as a symbol of a long history of violence against Jews (and, most recently, Moslems). The film brings the history of religious intolerance to life, tracing it as a source of the fanaticism that threatens the world today. At its core, Constantine?s Sword is a compelling personal narrative ? a kind of detective story ? as one man uncovers the dark areas of his own past, searching for a better future.
Location: St. Paul's Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Avenue (Northwest corner of Sixth and Nutmeg), San Diego, CA 92103-6397
For more information:
Phone: 619-298-7261
or
Visit: stpaulcathedral.org
For more information about the film see: constantinessword.com
Synopsis:
Constantine?s Sword is the story of James Carroll; a former Catholic priest on a journey to confront his past and uncover the roots of religiously inspired violence and war. His search also reveals a growing scandal involving religious infiltration of the U.S. military and the terrible consequences of religion?s influence on America?s foreign policy.
Carroll focuses on Christian antisemitism as the model for all religious hatred, exposing the cross as a symbol of a long history of violence against Jews (and, most recently, Moslems). The film brings the history of religious intolerance to life, tracing it as a source of the fanaticism that threatens the world today. At its core, Constantine?s Sword is a compelling personal narrative ? a kind of detective story ? as one man uncovers the dark areas of his own past, searching for a better future.
Location: St. Paul's Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Avenue (Northwest corner of Sixth and Nutmeg), San Diego, CA 92103-6397
For more information:
Phone: 619-298-7261
or
Visit: stpaulcathedral.org
For more information about the film see: constantinessword.com
