From Orthodox Monasticism to Sufi Process Theology | Sa’id Abdul Latif
Event Type:
- Discussion, Presentation
- (Online)
Program:
- Process Explorations
Theme:
- Building Alternative Futures
Featuring:
- Sa’īd Abdul Latif
Organizers:
- Center for Process Studies
In this presentation, former Russian Orthodox priest-monk Sa’īd Abdul Latif (Troy Heagy) reflects on his journey from Eastern Christian monasticism to a form of process theology-informed Sufi Islam. He will explore his early understanding of faith and truth as adherence to correct dogma authoritatively defined by church, confession, or creed—the idea that one need only discover the right institution and submit to its formulations. He will then describe his gradual movement toward a more dynamic theological vision shaped by process thought and the metaphysical language of Ibn ʿArabī, particularly the doctrine of Wahdat al-Wujūd (“Unity of Being”).
Featuring
Sa’īd Abdul Latif
Sa’īd Abdul Latif (Troy Heagy) is a writer, independent scholar, and former Russian Orthodox priest-monk whose spiritual and intellectual journey has moved across multiple religious worlds. After spending years in Eastern Christian monastic life, he later embraced Islam and developed a particular interest in Sufism, comparative theology, and the meeting point between traditional faith and contemporary philosophy. His work explores questions of metaphysics, religious experience, symbolism, and the relationship between dogma and spiritual transformation. Drawing from sources as diverse as Ibn ʿArabī Alfred North Whitehead, Martin Heidegger, and Eastern Christian mysticism, Mr. Heagy seeks pathways of dialogue between traditions often seen as opposed. He writes and speaks on spirituality, philosophy, culture, and the search for a living understanding of truth in the modern world. His presentations combine autobiographical experience with philosophical reflection and interreligious insight. He currently lives in Pittsburgh.
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