Theme: Religion and World Peace
Held:
Sunday, November 17, 2024 (12:30 PM ~ 4:30 PM)
Venue:
McMaster University - Peter George Centre for Living and Learning (PGCLL) - Room #B138
Address: 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Ontario, Canada.
Extras: Free Parking | Free Admission | Free Refreshments
Report: World Religions Conference 2024
The World Religions Conference 2024 event brought together representatives from Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Hinduism, Indigenous traditions, and Humanism to promote understanding and unity among diverse communities. The event was moderated by Dan Muys, MP, and featured an inspiring address by Respected Lal Khan Malik, National President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at of Canada, emphasizing peace and mutual respect. Dignitaries, including Hamilton’s Mayor, attended the event, highlighting its importance. The dialogue was also live-streamed, reaching 1,181 viewers, extending its impact beyond the venue. This gathering demonstrated the power of collaboration in fostering harmony and inclusion across faiths.
We addressed the profound challenges of polarization in our world. From political divides to religious differences, economic disparities to social inequalities, we are witnessing a troubling decline in empathy and tolerance, leading to an escalating cycle of conflict. This year’s theme, Exploring Religion and World Peace, invites us to confront the pressing question: How can we heal this fractured landscape? To tackle this vital issue, we have gathered representatives from major faith groups and philosophical traditions, united in their commitment to fostering understanding and promoting peace. Together, we will seek actionable pathways toward healing and harmony, highlighting the essential role of religion in creating a more peaceful world.
About World Religions Conference
The World Religions Conference (WRC) is a dynamic multi-faith event that unites renowned scholars from the world’s major religions to explore a common theme through the lens of their unique traditions. For over 40 years, the WRC has been an essential platform where diverse religious and ethnic communities come together in a spirit of tolerance, peace, cooperation, and mutual understanding. In light of the growing unrest and conflict in many parts of the world, the theme of Religion and World Peace has never been more relevant. By fostering dialogue on thought-provoking and timely topics, the WRC offers a unique opportunity for all major faiths to share their collective wisdom and teachings. Continually on the rise in terms of organizational standards, quality of content, and attendance, the WRC has become Canada's largest and longest running event of its kind!
The conference has a long tradition for bringing together renowned scholars for a deep and thought-provoking exchange of ideas. The event aims to explore the teachings and practices of different religious and philosophical traditions, with the hope that such mutual exploration will encourage better understanding and promote harmonious co-existence among the members of the society.
Speakers of the 42nd World Religions Conference
Participating Religions and Philosophical Traditions
Buddhism, Islam, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, Indigenous Spirituality and Humanism (Atheism and Agnostics)
The conference has been organized in Canada since 1981. It has a long tradition for bringing together renowned scholars for a deep and thought-provoking exchange of ideas. The event aims to explore the teachings and practices of different religious and philosophical traditions, with the hope that such mutual exploration will encourage better understanding and promote harmonious co-existence among the members of the society.
Date of Event: Sunday, November 17, 2024 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Venue: McMaster University - Peter George Centre for Living and Learning (PGCLL) - Room #B138
1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Ontario, Canada