Media Advisory - Wilfrid Laurier University Set to Host World Religions Conference - Canada's Largest and Longest Running Multi-Faith Event
Theme "Healing a Polarized World"
WATERLOO, ON, Nov. 22, 2023 /CNW/ - Event: Our world is becoming increasingly polarized. May it be politically, religiously, economically, or socially. This is resulting in lack of empathy, intolerance, hatred, conflicts and even wars! This could quickly escalate into a global war and major catastrophe which could be devasting for humanity. How can we heal our polarized world?
Around 800 delegates including academia, representatives from local, provincial, and national governments as well as associates of various faith organizations are expected to flock to Canada's largest and longest running multi-faith conference – 41st World Religions Conference (WRC).
The conference is organized by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at Canada with the partnership of many others.
The event will be moderated by MP Mike Morris of Kitchener. Scholars representing Buddhism, Islam, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, Indigenous spirituality, and Humanism will present their perspectives. and participate in a Q/A session from the audience. Faith groups will present recitations from their Holy Scriptures and set up displays.
Following is a brief description of the moderator and speaker's lineup from different faith and philosophical traditions:
Moderator: Mike Morrice (MP) - Kitchener
MP for Kitchener Centre. Spent his career bringing people together with a proven record of introducing ambitious ideas.
Representing Buddhism: Ven. Kalubowila Ananda – Cambridge
Waterloo Wellington Buddhist Monastery.
Representing Islam: Imam Aizaz Khan – Vaughan
Imam Baitul Islam Mosque, Missionary Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
Representing Sikhism: Prof. Komal Kaur – Cambridge
Professor at Connestoga and bridging cultures and communities.
Representing Judaism: Dr. Karen Mock - Toronto
Human Rights Consultant and educational psychologist.
Representing Christianity: Dr. John Milloy - Conestoga
Director of the Centre for Public Ethics at Martin Luther University College.
Representing Hinduism: Chander Khanna – Toronto
VP of the Hindu Institute of Learning.
Representing Indigenous Faiths: Prof. Malcolm Saulis - Ottawa
Aboriginal Spiritual Teacher and Speaker.
Representing Humanism (Atheist & Agnostics): Katherine Dimou - Waterloo
President of the Society of Freethinkers
Free admission, however seating is limited. Please visit www.worldreligionsconference.org to find more information.
When: Sunday, November 26, 2023 from 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Where: Prestigious Lazaridis Auditorium, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario
Media Opportunity: Interviews with event organizers, participants, and various religious scholars.
Additional Details: www.WorldReligionsConference.org
SOURCE Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at - Kitchener-Waterloo Branch
Spokesperson: Nabeel Rana 519-722-0841, [email protected], @WRConference
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