Conferences offered on "faith and science" are often siloed by denomination and discipline, thus missing their asymptotic (close) convergence. The Faith and Science Conference Enhanced by Art, Music and Interfaith Mysticism sponsored by Houston-based Contemplative Network (CN) and Rome-based Fondazione Pro Musica e Arte Sacra is combining these subjects in a unique gathering. The theme is "A Journey into God's Mystical Love.” Our goal is to show how faith and current science reinforce each other and encourage respectful dialogue between laity, clergy, scientists and medical professionals. The Conference is scheduled during the Jubilee Year in Rome, Italy, June 17 to 20, 2025.
We are excited to announce our keynote speakers are world renowned scientists, three of whom studied under or are working with Nobel Laureates. Their presentations will transition between: physics to creation, chemistry to life, biology to consciousness, and psychology to mysticism. Each day will begin with clergy from a different Abrahamic faith tradition sharing their approach to interfaith Centering Prayer. As Fr. Thomas Keating frequently said, “In the silence, there is no dogma.” The final session will discuss neuroscientific research on improved quality-of-life from practicing Centering Prayer. In the evenings, attendees will experience off-site venues offering tangible visions of the day’s topic, such as sacred music in the Sistine Chapel. Pending his availability, Pope Francis will close the conference with a private audience.
Please join us for this exciting, unique, informative faith and science conference with presentations targeted to an interfaith audience of non-scientists and non-theologians. For more information and to register for this first regularly scheduled conference, visit www.faith-science.org.