Nazareth College of Rochester plans to play host to an international conference of interfaith organizations in April intended to “explore critical issues with people of all religions, generations races and genders.”
The 2010 Interfaith Understanding Conference will be held April 11 to 13, drawing representatives of major interfaith organizations such as the Interfaith Alliance, the Parliament of World Religions and the North American Interfaith Network.
The conference is organized by Nazareth’s Center for Interfaith Studies and Dialogue.
It promises to be an encounter that combines the experience and wisdom of one generation with the creativity and vitality of the next, organizers said.
“This event will bring generations of people together,” said Daan Braveman, Nazareth College president. “Discussions made at the conference will lead to empowering participants to become agents of change.”
Speakers representing five major world religions will encourage participants to explore critical issues of diversity by highlighting eight major themes: next generation; stories of faith; women’s interfaith leadership; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and religion; religious stereotypes and prejudices; global interfaith coexistence; business and ethics; and environmental and social justice.
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