A multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary conference promoting Inter-religious and Intra-religious dialogue to explore the challenges of
Extremism, Intolerance, Scapegoating, and Islamophobia,and the promise of Reason, Understanding, Compassion, and Harmony
Featuring: Huston Smith
Join a diverse gathering of 50 presenters as we explore:
·The mutual dilemmas of religious ignorance, extremism, intolerance, negative stereotypes, demonization and dehumanization, scapegoating, and fear of "the other," that can lead to toxic divisiveness, polarization, and social paranoia, including a current focus on Islamophobia and the Muslim community, and
·The promise of compassionate engagement and dialogue in nurturing a shared consciousness of peace, and in promoting the religious experience as a healing remedy rather than problem.
Sponsored by:
Common Bond Institute, International Humanistic Psychology Association, Parashakthi Temple,
Henry Ford Community College, Council of Islamic Organizations of Michigan, Pathways To Peace
Foundation, 20,000 Dialogues, Muslim Presence Ottawa
Endorsed by:
An international list of over 100 cooperating organizations and universities
Official Partner of the Charter For Compassion
Official Partner and Event of the Parliament of World Religions
