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)