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2011
   August 24 - The Erasmus Group
   September  7 - Chess Exhibition
   September 15 - Reading: Give Refuge to the Stranger: The Past, Present and Future of Sanctuary
   September 28 - Poetry Reading Series

Author Reading
Linda Rabben
will discuss her latest book
Give Refuge to the Stranger:
The Past, Present and Future of Sanctuary

Thursday, September 15
7:30pm

The concept of sanctuary—giving refuge to the threatened, vulnerable stranger—is a human universal and older than human society. Give Refuge to the Stranger traces sanctuary from its prehistoric origins through its evolution as a religious institution to present-day asylum policies and grassroots movements. Her expert account, based on meticulous research and personal advocacy experience, provides critical context for understanding current political debates. It is also an inspiring, accessible and literate text for a diverse audience of students, scholars, activists and policymakers.

Linda Rabben is an author, anthropologist and human rights activist. Her sixth book, Give Refuge to the Stranger, grew out of more than a decade’s work on refugee and asylum issues for Amnesty International and other organizations. She also investigated human rights violations in Brazil as an Amnesty researcher and country expert. Her earlier books included Fierce Legion of Friends: A History of Human Rights Campaigns and Campaigners, Brazil’s Indians and the Onslaught of Civilization, and her translation of Walking the Forest with Chico Mendes. She earned a PhD in anthropology and Latin American studies at Cornell University. At present she does consulting work on refugee, immigration and asylum issues for nonprofit organizations.

The Erasmus Group
Reading and conversing, listening and learning

Meets every third Wednesday night
7 to 9 PM

Dr. Gonzalo T. Palacios invites your participation in discussing spiritual and/or religious topics of general interest. Everyone is welcome (over the age of 18): there will be no limitations to the topics discussed. There are no fees of any kind and street parking is available.

4th year!
SPRING 2011 MEETINGS
JANUARY 26
FEBRUARY 16
MARCH 9
MARCH 30
APRIL 20
MAY 11
JUNE 1
SUMMER BREAK UNTIL AUGUST 24

Erasmus in the News!
 Sept 2, 2009: Gazette: Diverse members discuss religious topics in Kensington group
Gonzalo T. Palacios received his Ph.D. from the Catholic University of America and his Ph.L. from the Gregorian University in Rome. He has taught at various universities in Washington DC and presently teaches Philosophy and Philosophy of Religion at Prince George's Community College. Dr. Palacios is married and has 7 grandchildren.