Much has been said about the pivotal nature of the crisis we are going through, which in addition to the central aspect of the threat to human health, also involves problems of production and destruction of economic wealth and employment, the challenges of political leadership in democracy and the emergence of new ways of living, working, worshipping and even having fun. One phrase we hear a lot is, “We won’t be the same after it’s over. “
In general, this thought seems to have positive connotations, in the sense that the current crisis will make us more fraternal, attentive to those who are at our side, flexible, etc. , but observable trends in the reactions and responses to the danger of the new coronavirus indicate that the developments are not so healthy: the almost total license granted to government action to limit certain fundamental freedoms , such as religious freedom, in particular freedom of worship.
- To be sure.
- Emergencies require extraordinary attitudes.
- Some decisions and policies receive a license that.
- In the normal course of events.
- Would never be granted without protests and debates.
- But this is not a recent idea: in classical antiquity.
- The Greek philosopher Aristotle defined prudence as the virtue that allows us to find the right criteria for judgment and action in the most diverse situations and attitudes that concern him.
- Is the prudent person able to judge the context in which he is located and to give.
- On the basis of general principles and criteria.
- The hierarchy of priorities and the correct tone of the necessary action?and therefore act with responsibility.
- Sometimes the prudent leader.
- Always guided by the accumulated knowledge.
- Will take actions not provided for in the established moral and political codes.
- By the extraordinary nature of the challenge.
Today, we must find the wisdom that allows us to act with prudence, responsibility and effectiveness, using the knowledge accumulated in history and represented in the best traditions of knowledge and action to respond to the crisis we go through. the Brazilian Institute of Law and Religion (IBDR) organizes the first virtual day of studies in law and religion, which will take place on May 12, 19 and 26, as well as June 2.
IbDR is an institution created to seek and defend the truth through legal science, philosophy, the humanities and technical and practical knowledge, which brings together renowned lawyers, philosophers, theologians and social scientists with extensive experience in academic fields, religious, commercial and public as well as in diverse Christian traditions, the IBDR contributes to the important current debates, giving access to virtual media in virtual media with objective ideas and reflections from different perspectives. , in a dialogic and open format.
The first virtual day of law and religion studies will be divided into four thematic sessions, respecting the complex and multifaceted nature of the challenges we face.
The first session, on 12 May at 9:21 a. m. , will provide legal knowledge to address the issue of freedoms and excesses in times of exception, at a time when precious old rights and freedoms, at a high cost, are summarily ignored, without much justification. , in the name of what is considered the only solution in a misty and uncertain environment, we must resort to the instruments that the law itself and the letters Magnolia itself to deal with these situations. big names of the law, the master. Ives Gandra da Silva Martins, one of brazil’s leading living jurists, with more than 200 works in the program and having been one of the authors of our Constitution, along with Prof. Dr. Marcus Boeira, renowned researcher and post-professor in philosophy of law, with the mediation of the Reverend Dr. Davi Charles Gomes, postdoctoral fellow in theology, former rector of Mackenzie and the comments of Dr. José do Carmo Veiga de Oliveira, retired judge and university professor, Dr. Jean Regina and Dr. Thiago Vieira, lawyers, writers and professors of religious law.
The second session will take place on 19 May, also at 9:10 a. m. , providing some philosophical answers to clarify the boundaries between science, faith and law?And, therefore, the specific role of each of this knowledge and practices. These disciplines and areas of human action have its own authority to discuss and discipline human activity in their respective fields, it is necessary to reflect on the harmonious application and coexistence of the three types of knowledge in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic and its damage. Consequences for personal and social life. Without allowing either of the three to assume an exorbitant role and interfere with the competence of others, society can only benefit from the union of the contributions that each way of life and knowledge brings to address the problem. The debate will bring together professors and philosophy doctors Jonas Madureira (Mackenzie) and Gabriel Ferreira (Unisinos), moderated by the Reverend Dr. Davi C Harles Gomes and an interaction for debates by Marcus Boeira, Francisco Razzo, professor, writer and philosophy teacher, and Thiago Vieira.
The third topic will be the social vocation of the Church in the midst of the pandemic, discussed on May 26 at 9:00 p. m. Religious faith? Whatever it is? it has a central and organizing role for the person and the community, which is articulated around a nucleus of meaning (faith) and future perspective (hope) to act decisively and in solidarity (charity). And, unlike the scholars of “secularization”, the advent and progress of modernity and postmodernity did not destroy beliefs, but rather led religious traditions and groups to resurface their traditions and worship in every context. more difficult. The Churches, therefore, continue to be irreplaceable references for the people who suffer the physical, psychological and social consequences of the pandemic, and do their communities constitute true armies against which to fight? with weapons of peace, solidarity and creativity? its harmful effects in all its dimensions. To bear witness to the ever-renewed presence of the Church among the people, the main speakers for this thematic session will be the Archbishop of São Paulo, Dom Odilo Scherer (to be confirmed) and the Reverend Davi Charles Gomes. The moderation will be in charge of Prof. Ives Gandra da Silva Martins, and Reverend Franklin Ferreira, Theologian, Professor, Writer and Director of the Martin Bucer Seminary, Fr. Marcos Lázaro, Theologian, Facilitator, and Prof. Valmir Nascimento, Writer , Theologian and Jurist will offer enriching comments for the debate.
Finally, the economic dimension cannot be overlooked, as it has been one of the most affected by the effects of social detachment and “lockdown”. During the thematic session on 2 June, at 21 o’clock, Economy in crisis will be the subject of a dialogue between Antinio Cabrera Mano Filho, entrepreneur and former minister of Agriculture and the economist and entrepreneur Hélio Beltro, moderation will be carried out by the Reverend Davi Charles Gomes and the interaction and debates will be carried out by Jean Regina, Alex Catharino, historian and editor-in-chief Madeleine Lackso, journalist and digital influencer and Augusto Ventura, lawyer, teacher and writer.
Everything will be free, thanks to the registration on the https://doity. com. br/jornada-virtual-ibdr. Los events will be virtual and access will be through it?DOITY? It will be sent to the informed email at the time of registration or by accessing the link, also sent by email. In addition to the essential and informative discussions, books will be prepared and the actions of the event partners disseminated. The IBDR will issue certificates to enrollees. at each conference, totaling (all events) of 8 course hours for additional academic activities.
Come and join us in this collective and individual effort to overcome one of the greatest crises of our generation, only with the recovery of the ancestral and multidisciplinary wisdom with which our civilization was built, resulting in freedom, prosperity and openness never before seen in the history of humanity. , it will be possible to find new paths and suitable solutions to defend and renew human life.