JCM Conference 2018
The Art of Doubt
5 - 11 February 2018 in Vallendar, Germany
Populism, Brexit, Trump, and „Fake News“ are presenting new certainties and at the same time aim to create mistrust. The certainties presented by the new populists question basic principles of living together in a diverse society. Fundamentalist interpretations of the religions show similar tendencies. Many main-stream politicians and religious leaders are also falling into the trap of traditional claims of certainty and truths. To address these challenges, we will explore the art of doubt.
Our speakers will discuss what our religions teach about the art of doubt and the knowledge of one's own limitations. What is the difference between doubt, open-minded scepticism and cynicism? Which doubts need to be clarified? Why might some doubts be misleading? Are doubts only a step along the road to certainty? Is it important to be able to differentiate between fact, fiction and truth?
Our speakers will discuss what our religions teach about the art of doubt and the knowledge of one's own limitations. What is the difference between doubt, open-minded scepticism and cynicism? Which doubts need to be clarified? Why might some doubts be misleading? Are doubts only a step along the road to certainty? Is it important to be able to differentiate between fact, fiction and truth?