35th World Religions Conference
Held Sunday, November 1, 2015 | River Run Centre, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

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Canada's Largest Multi Faith Event
The 35th World Religions Conference was successfully held on November 1, 2015 at the River Run Centre, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Scholars from various religions and philosophical traditions participated.
The World Religions Conference (WRC) is a multi-faith event which brings together well-known scholars from the world’s major religions to speak on a common topic from the point of view of their respective religious traditions. For thirty years, the WRC has served as an invaluable forum for different religious and ethnic communities to gather in the spirit of tolerance, peace, cooperation, and understanding. The WRC serves the noble purpose of educating members of the community regarding interesting and relevant topics by providing a platform where all major religions can pool their collective wisdom and teachings regarding the topic. Continually on the rise in terms of organizational standards, quality of content, and attendance, the WRC has become the largest multi-faith event of its kind in Canada.
With its ever-growing profile in the Waterloo/Wellington Region and Canadian society in general, the WRC has become a central meeting place for religious leaders and their communities. The conference has had the honour of being recognized by prominent figures including the Prime Minister of Canada, and the Chief Justice of Canada, in addition to dozens of other local, provincial and national leaders.
Participating Religions and Philosophical Traditions:
Aboriginal Spirituality, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, and Humanism (Atheism and Agnostics)
Theme for 2015 conference : Tackling Radicalization in Faiths
Radicalization of followers of faiths and philosophical traditions has become a global issue and concern for all of humanity. The conference explored how different faith and philosophical groups tackle radicalization of the followers. The conference further explored why radicalization is on the rise and what are the underlying causes of this phenomena to occur globally.

Interfaith Interaction and Social Time: 35th World Religions Conference
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Sunday, Novemeber 1, 2015
River Run Centre, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
THEME: Tackling Radicalization in Faiths
Presided and Moderated by Craig Norris (Radio Host)

OPENING SESSION
10:00a Doors Open
— Welcome and Registration
— Complimentary Brunch and Social
— Visit to World Religions Displays
10:30a Opening World Religions Multi Media Presentation
10:40a Welcome by the Presiding Chair
— Craig Norris, Radio Host
10:44a Opening Reading from a Holy Scripture
10:47a Opening Ceremony
— Introduction of Speakers and Dignitaries
— Unveiling of the World Religions Conference Plaque
— Singing of O'Canada - National Anthem of Canada - Lead by Marhee Clifton
11:00a Introductory Remarks
— Lal Khan Malik, National President,
Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at Canada
11:05a Speaker’s Introductory Remarks *
11:06a — Humanism: Doug Thomas – Elmira
11:09a — Sikhism: Simerneet Singh – Chicago
11:12a — Islam: Imam Farhan Iqbal – Toronto
11:15a — Christianity: Rev. John Buttars – Guelph
11:18a — Aboriginals: Walter Cooke – Hamilton
11:21a — Judaism: Dr. Daniel Maoz – Cambridge
11:24a — Hinduism: Dr. Praveen Saxena – Guelph
11:27a Messages and Greetings from Guest Dignitaries (Local, Regional and National Leaders)
— Lloyd Longfield, MP Elect (Guelph)
— Honarable Dave Levac, MPP (Brant) and Speaker of Ontario Assemply
— Bob Delaney, MPP (Mississauga-Streetsville)
— Gila Martow, MPP (Thornhill)
— Councillor Phil Allt - City of Guelph
— Councillor Jan Liggett - City of Cambridge
— Councillor Zeeshan Hamid - City of Milton
12:00p Break Time and Social Interactions
— Complimentary Lunch Service
THEME SESSION - "Tackling Radicalization in Faiths"
Seven World Faith representatives and an Atheist philosopher will present his/her view of their respective faith on the theme (13 minutes each). Each speech will be followed by a spiritual scripture recitation presentation (4 minutes).
1:00p Introduction to the Theme Session — Moderator
1:02p Tackling Radicalization in Humanists — Doug Thomas
1:15p Presentation of Secular Principles — Society of FreeThinkers
1:19p Tackling Radicalization in Sikhs — Simerneet Singh
1:32p Sikh Holy Scripture Recitation — Local Sikh Community
1:36p Tackling Radicalization in Muslims — Imam Farhan Iqbal
1:49p Islamic Holy Scripture Recitation - Ahmadi Muslims
1:53p Tackling Radicalization in Christians — Rev. John Buttars
2:06p Christian Holy Scripture Recitation — Christian Community
2:10p Tackling Radicalization in Aboriginals — Walter Cooke
2:23p Aboriginal Holy Scripture Recitation — Aboriginal Community
2:27p Coffee Break — Complimentary Refreshments and Social
2:52p Tackling Radicalization in Jewish — Dr. Daniel Maoz
3:05p Jewish Holy Scripture Recitation — Local Jewish Community
3:09p Tackling Radicalization in Hindus — Dr. Praveen Saxena
3:22p Hindu Holy Scripture Recitation — Local Hindu Community
INTERACTIVE & CONCLUDING SESSION
3:26p Announcing rules of the Q/A Session — Moderator
3:28p Open Question & Answer Session
— with all speakers of different faiths and philosophies
4:23p Vote of Thanks - Recognition of Speakers and Volunteers
— Fwad Malik, President WRC Organizing Committee
4:27p Closing Remarks — Moderator & Chair
4:29p Silent Multi-Faith Prayer — All Faiths
4:30p Social Interaction and Adjournment
(* The order of speeches was determined via random draw at the last World Religions Conference, held Sept 28, 2014)