Canada: Interfaith conference returns to Kamloops this Sunday

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“The conference will explore how different faiths and philosophical groups tackle the issue of radicalization. Further, it will explore the underlying causes of this phenomenon and why radicalization is on the rise globally.”

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By Local Report | February 19, 2016

Radicalization of faith is the topic of the eighth World Religions Conference, which will be held on Sunday at Thompson Rivers University.

The interfaith conference, which will begin at 3 p.m. in the Clock Tower Building’s Alumni Theatre, will be moderated by Kamloops Coun. Donovan Cavers and is hosted by the B.C. chapter of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at.

Organizer Rizwan Peerzada said intent of the conference is to encourage peaceful dialogue and explore the radicalization of faith.

“This topic has emerged at the global forefront and has become a concern for all of humanity,” Peerzada said.

“The conference will explore how different faiths and philosophical groups tackle the issue of radicalization. Further, it will explore the underlying causes of this phenomenon and why radicalization is on the rise globally.”

Included on the assembled panel are Warveni Jap (representing the Buddhist perspective), Chris Montoya (Christian perspective), Pandit Prameya Chaitanya (Hindu perspective), Maulana Balal Khokhar (Islam perspective) and Gian Singh Kotli (Sikh perspective).

Following an introduction, each panel member will discuss the topic from their religion’s perspective, after which there will be a question-and-answer session with the public.

In addition, there will be a multi-media presentation featuring tools and methods to tackle radicalization

Last year’s conference attracted an audience of about 200. Admission is free and dinner will be served.

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