Category: Portico

Some Observations on Building Peace, Security and Co-Existence from around the World

October 11, 2013 • Portico

This article is based on Dr. Seiple’s 1 October presentation to the “Security, Peace, and Co-Existence” conference that IGE co-convened with The Sitatgu International Buddhist…

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US Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives Interview with Chris Seiple

September 4, 2013 • Portico

Originally posted on the Venn Institute website, during the below interview, Chris Seiple shares his thoughts regarding the new State Department Office dedicated to outreach…

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Working at Rest

August 2, 2013 • Portico

We are a nation of rugged individuals who are self-made-boot-straps-quarterly- report-people-on-the-go. It should be no surprise that since 1995, 60% of the world’s economic growth…

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Submit to Serve

May 30, 2013 • Portico

It is well-understood in development circles that community transformation cannot begin until the girl-child has been educated to at least a fifth-grade level of literacy…

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Doubling Down on Dignity: Three Updates from IGE

May 29, 2013 • Portico

One look at the headlines these days and there is every reason to despair about the role of religion in global affairs. Muslim and Buddhist…

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The “Four 3’s” at IGE

July 8, 2012 • Portico

Seiple expounds upon the four “3’s” at IGE: Our “3M” Mindset; Our “3NP” Manner; Our “3R” Mission; and, Our “3C” Contribution. The interview ended. As…

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Religion & Realpolitik: Recommendations for the President

November 2, 2004 • Portico

Today we elect a new president. Whoever he is, his most pressing issue will be the intersection of religion, especially militant Islam, and international affairs….

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