Schedule an Interfaith Panel

How do adherents of different religions live out their beliefs, practices, and values in the busy lives they lead in the contemporary world? Representatives of major world religions in this panel discussion begin with a brief introduction of their beliefs and practices before answering the question of how they live out their faith. They specifically draw on their understanding and experiences living in contemporary societies. (60 – 120 minutes)

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Religions and cultures differ, but all the major world religions share key values. In this panel discussion, representatives of major world religions will offer a brief overview of their beliefs and practices and discuss the human and ethical values they share with one another. Through this discussion they will demonstrate that, despite profound differences of belief and practice, all their traditions promote common values that are vitally important today. (60 – 120 minutes)

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How do different religions view the beliefs and practices of other traditions? Is adherence to one religious tradition compatible with respect for the many other religious traditions and convictions in our world? In this panel discussion, representatives of major world religions will begin with a brief overview of their beliefs and practices before addressing these questions and explaining how each of their traditions is able to adhere to its convictions while taking a positive and respectful stance toward the diverse beliefs of others. (60 – 120 minutes)

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Various forms of extremism pose a problem in all religious traditions and communities. In this panel presentation, panelists representing major world religions will begin with a brief overview of their beliefs and practices and then discuss the forms that extremism take in their traditions and how their communities meet the challenge posed by such distortions of their beliefs. (60 – 120 minutes)

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Three religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—are considered “Abrahamic,” because they all consider themselves to be derived from the figure of Abraham, described in both the Bible and the Qur’an as the founder of monotheism. This panel will discuss the similarities and differences between these three faiths and the ways in which their religious practices impact their lives. (60 – 120 minutes)

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In history, religions have sometimes promoted and sometimes limited the rights and power of women. In this panel, adherents of major world religions discuss the ways that their faith has impacted and does impact women both negatively and positively and how religion can affirm and support women as they seek equality and freedom. (60 – 120 minutes)

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Religions generally declare themselves as valuing and promoting peace, but in history religion has often been enlisted to support wars. In this panel, adherents of major world religions discuss the resources for peacemaking found in the traditions and teaching of their faith and discuss how religion can contribute to peace in the world. (60 – 120 minutes)

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The idea that religion is obsolete and incompatible with science and that society would be better off without it has now become widespread. In this panel, adherents of major world religions respond to this challenge, showing how their faith can fruitfully embrace contemporary concerns and insights and contribute to human betterment. (60 – 120 minutes)

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Environmental degradation and climate change have become major global concerns that threaten our existence on this planet as we know it. In this panel presentation, panelists representing major world religions will begin with a brief overview of their beliefs and practices before discussing their religion’s teachings about conservation and environmental preservation. While environmental issues are a new concern in the form they present themselves today, religious traditions have long addressed the question of how humanity relates to and interacts with the environment. (60 – 120 minutes)

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Most religions observe special days to celebrate aspects of their teaching, history, or values. In this panel, adherents of major world religions discuss how some of the holy days of their tradition are celebrated and what meaning they have for the individuals and communities who take part in them. (60 – 120 minutes)

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The relations between religious institutions and state power have been a source of controversy and conflict throughout human history. In this panel discussion, representatives of five major world religions begin with a brief overview of their beliefs and practices before discussing different ways that their religious community has interacted with the state in history and today. (60 – 120 minutes)

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This panel aims at shifting Muslim-Jewish American conversations away from the Middle East conflict towards common interests as Americans, addressing topics such as anti-Semitism and Islamophobia and the challenge of maintaining a religious identity as two of the largest religious minorities in the country. (55 minutes)

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This panel for middle and high schools give students an understanding of some of their peers from minority groups who are harassed 50% more often than others. The panel provides an overview of Muslim, Sikh, and Jewish cultures, and highlights the consequences of bullying and the importance of working together to prevent bullying. This panel is available for assemblies only. (60-120 minutes)

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This panel allows you to pick a specific focus that is not included above. Once you select this panel, we will contact you to discuss the details of your custom panel.

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