Continuing 27 years of interfaith respect, mutual understanding and harmony among world's faiths, the 27th World Religions Conference is scheduled for Saturday, November 24, 2007 to be held at the prestigious Humanities Theatre, J.G. Hagey Hall, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
The World Religions Conference of Waterloo is now the largest Multi-Faith event of its kind in Canada.
It has built a reputation for bringing together scholars of high standing and stimulating deep and thought-provoking exchange of ideas. Distinguished scholars from various faiths and philosophical traditions will be representing Aboriginal Peoples' Religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Sikh Religion and Humanists (representing Atheists and Agonistics) and will deliberate at the conference and present the deepest understandings of their respective faiths on how religion can protect the environment. Faith groups will present special spiritual poems and songs, and set up displays and exhibits. Lunch, Dinner and refreshments will be provided at the conference venue.
The attendance during recent years at this conference has been several hundred and every year the event continues to gain more popularity and grow. Space at the conference venue is limited, therefore it is strongly suggested to those wishing to attend to register for the event to reserve your spot.
People of diverse religious, cultural, social and academic background are expected to attend the event. Several local, provincial and national leaders will also be in attendance and deliver greetings to the delegates.
The event will run from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. The event will consist of three sessions:
An opening session, where in addition to greetings from dignitaries, each speaker will give an opening 5 minute introduction of "My Faith".
A theme session after Lunch Break, where each speaker will speak on the theme "How Religions Can Protect the Environment" for 15 minutes. Each speech will be followed by a religious and cultural presentation consisting of a religious poem or song, by a group of representatives of the the respective faith.
A concluding and interactive session will wrap up the conference where all speakers will respond to questions from the audience.
The Event is free and open to the public. Registration is strongly recommended, if you wish to attend.
