On Sept 8th and 9th, a diverse group of some of the nations leading thinkers from science, religion, arts, and business, will gather in N.Y. around the 10th anniversary of 9-11 to reflect on a new way forward, by sharing their wisdom through traditional stories both sacred and secular, and scientific discovery, to develop a shared narrative to help reweave the fabric of our society.
To highlight the gathering, a unique public program, Searching for Answers and Wisdom in a Post-9/11 World, will be held at 8:15 to 9:30 p.m., Sept 8th, 2011, at the 92nd Street Y in NYC. Moderated by Emmy Award winner Arthur R. Miller, and based on the Fred Friendly seminars engaging the audience. The event will include such panelists as: Dr. Stuart A. Kaufman, a MacArthur Prize winner and author of Reinventing the Sacred …
“We are honored that Dr. Gillani – Chairman, Pyar Foundation and ret’d NASA scientist – has joined us. He and his Foundation and other activities related to well being of needy children, global peace, interfaith understanding, and social justice represent cutting edge thought in Islam. By weaving our threads together we expect a wonderfully strong social fabric to emerge,” said Ralph Singh, Chair of the Wisdom Thinkers Network, who has convened the gathering.
As a Muslim, Dr. Gillani is very concerned about the emergence of Islamophobia since 911. He believes that the much-tooted Clash of Civilizations is a myth; Islamophobia is not a result of it, but rather can create it if allowed to flourish.
Ismailimail 
I have great pleasured to read news about Dr.Gillani, and actually action for peace, I’m Italian friend that work since 2006 at UNESCO-CHINA in Islam-Religion
my best wish to Mr.NOOR GILLANI, also I suggested to introduced in space peace-teacher as China last year, that transmit directly lesson by space, was the first Austronautic female not tecnic but world peace teacher
remember that in China there are IMAN-WOMEN that directors of MOSQUEES, my relation was press online by UNESCO -Artist for Peace
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