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The Wicked Truth This site is an introduction to Suzanne Ross’ book The Wicked Truth. The Wicked Truth is the thinking person’s guide to the wildly successful Broadway musical Wicked. Using contemporary and historical examples, Ross reveals the similarities between our world and the Land of Oz. At this site, you can interact with Suzanne, request and learn about speaking engagements, and buy the book. |
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COV&R The Colloquium on Violence and Religion website is “The official website for exploration, criticism, and development of René Girard’s Mimetic Theory.” International scholars from diverse fields contribute to our understanding of mimetic theory. Here you can learn how to become a member of COV&R, view essays from “Girardians,” read interviews with Girard, and subscribe to Contagion, the journal of COV&R. |
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Imitatio Imitatio provides searchable primary texts of Girard’s work on mimetic theory, provide video and audio access to events, conduct discussions of current research and other issues, announce research opportunities and fellowships, deliver conference information, and indicate helpful links. |
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Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary by Paul Nuechterlein This is one of the best online introductions to mimetic theory. Nuechterlein relates mimetic theory and the Bible in a very compelling way by providing exegesis, reflection, and resources. His explanation of culture, religion, and violence are very helpful for those beginning to understand mimetic theory. |
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James Alison Alison is a Catholic theologian, priest, and author who was trained as a systematic theologian. His personal website offers talks, essays, and videos about mimetic theory, desire, and conflict. Archbishop of Canterburry, Rowan Williams, commented on Alison’s book Faith Beyond Resentment that “The very best theological books leave you with a feeling that perhaps it’s time you became a Christian. This is emphatically such a book.” One could easily express the same reaction to the essays found in this website. |
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Cornerstone Forum by Gil Bailie The Cornerstone Forum seeks to “foster a better understanding of the challenges that confront the Christian vocation in our time.” The Forum does this by elucidating the anthropology of René Girard and the theology of Benedict XVI, John Paul II, Henri de Lubac, Hans Urs Von Balthasar, and others. Workshops, retreats, CDs, tapes, and books are all available. |
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Beyond Rivalry by M. Williams This is a wonderful site to learn about “Spirituality and simple living, gardening, literature, crime fiction, film, theology, the arts” and much more. With a great overview of mimetic theory and rivalry, you can check out the authors “in process notes on Girardian thought.” |
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No Outcasts Readings for the Inclusive Church Susan Wright’s blog explores mimetic theory, popular culture, and the lectionary. Her articles are thoughtful, humorous, and deeply spiritual. You will find a treasure of wisdom here. Susan has an MA in Theology from Bexley Hall Episcopal Seminary, lives in Syracuse NY, and leads an open discussion group called “pub(lic) spirituality” that meets at Empire Brewing Company in Syracuse. |
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Nonviolent Peaceforce The Nonviolent Peaceforce is building a large-scale trained, international civilian nonviolent peaceforce that is sent to conflict areas to prevent death and destruction and protect human rights, thus creating the space for local groups to enter into dialogue and to seek peaceful resolution to local conflicts. |
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Free Downloads of Articles on Mimetic Theory This site offers an extensive list of articles about Mimetic Theory that can be downloaded at no cost. |
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