Sikh Dharma International hosted several important roundtable discussions at the 2021 Virtual Parliament of the World’s Religions! Below you can watch these panel discussions again, or view them for the first time if you missed the event!
The Freedom of Religion or Belief: Our Most Fundamental Human Right
How do and how can governments and religious leaders work together to advance human dignity and the freedom of belief, conscience, and religion for every person, everywhere, and at all times?
The premise for this discussion is that a person’s right to form, espouse, and change deeply held inner convictions and beliefs must enjoy absolute protection. It includes the right to form and hold opinions based on conscience, including beliefs that may be deemed objectionable or even offensive to and by others. It protects the right to espouse a religion or belief of one’s choice, the right not to be religious, and the right to reject or change a religion or belief, free from coercion.
Panelists are asked to share their experiences of the trials and triumphs of dealing with the politics, religions, and cultures involved in bringing relief, necessary awareness, and critical action to bear for the benefit of persons facing religious persecution and infringement, and will share their visions for the future.
Speakers: Dr. Jagbir Jhutti-Johal, Nadine Maenza, Philip Mounstephen, Fiona Bruce. Moderated by Simran Singh.
Addressing Challenges and Possibilities within Religious Communities Part 1
Addressing Challenges and Possibilities within Religious Communities: When Religious Beliefs Conflict with Human Rights – Part 1. This roundtable discussion hosted by Sikh Dharma International is in the spirit of Guru Nanak who taught love beyond boundaries.
Panelists include scholars, activists, and faith leaders from the Sikh, Jain, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim, and Christian religions. Speakers:Kim Harris, Mugdha Yeoleh, Avelin Buniaca Kambiwa, Nirinjan Kaur Khalsa-Baker, Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh.
Addressing Challenges and Possibilities within Religious Communities Part 2
Addressing Challenges and Possibilities within Religious Communities: When Religious Beliefs Conflict with Human Rights – Part 2. This roundtable discussion hosted by Sikh Dharma International is in the spirit of Guru Nanak who taught love beyond boundaries.
Panelists include scholars, activists, and faith leaders from the Sikh, Jain, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim, and Christian religions. Speakers: Sarah Hronsky, John Cager, Mother Tracy Wells Miller, Nirinjan Kaur Khalsa-Baker, Dr. Jagbir Jhutti-Johal
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