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Education for Justice Teach-In on Torture

Thursday, 30 April, 2015

Education for Justice has scheduled a day-long Teach-In on its annual theme of "Torture" The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 2297) states “Torture which uses physical or moral violence to extract confessions, punish the guilty, frighten opponents, or satisfy hatred is contrary to respect for the person and for human dignity.”  Thirty years ago, the international community took a stand against torture when the Convention Against Torture was adopted by the United Nations. One hundred fifty-five states have since ratified the Convention. The United States became a party to the Convention in 1999.

Unfortunately, many Catholics, Americans, and countries that have signed on to the ban have continued to employ or support torture against their own people and against people of other nations. Schedule subject to change:

Session 1 - 8:30 - 9:45 AM

      Cyrus Olsen (Theology) and Matt Meyer (Philosophy)

Session 2 - 10:00 - 11:15 AM

      Jessica Nolan (Psychology) and Michael Jenkins (Sociology / Criminal   Justice)

Session 3 - 1:00 - 2:15 PM

      Harry Dammer (Sociology/Criminal Justice)

Session 4 - 2:30 - 3:45 PM

      Hank Willenbrink (English & Theater)

Session 5 - 4:00 - 5:15 PM

      Teresa Grettano (English & Theater)

 

Contact:

Michael Allison

Phone: 570-941-4392

Categories:

Loyola Science Center, PNC Auditorium (133)

204 Monroe Avenue
 Scranton, PA 18510