the role of religion in an increasingly polarized society panelists: dr. mary nelson, executive...

The Role of Religion in an Increasingly Polarized Society

Panelists:

Dr. Mary Nelson, Executive DirectorParliament of the World’s Religionsmnelson@parliamentofreligions.org

Imam Abdul Malik Mujahid, Chair of the BoardParliament of the World’s Religionsmalik@soundvision.com

Rabbi Michael Balinsky, Executive Vice PresidentChicago Board of RabbisMichaelBalinsky@juf.org

Adam Taylor, Lead, Faith Based InitiativesWorld Bank Groupataylor3@worldbankgroup.org

Janaan Hashim, Partner, Amal Law GroupAdjunct Professor, McCormick Theological Seminaryjegzie@yahoo.com

Cheryl Tupper, Vice PresidentArthur Vining Davis Foundationctupper@avdf.org

Our Mission:

The Parliament of the World's Religions was created to cultivate harmony among the world's religious and spiritual communities and foster their engagement with the world and its guiding institutions in order to achieve a just, peaceful and sustainable world.

Our Approach:

We seek to promote interreligiousharmony, rather than unity.

We foster convergence,rather than consensus, enabling appreciative,cooperative relationships.

Our work is based onfacilitation, rather than formal organizationalstructures.

The Parliament educates for peace & justice by:

• Calling people of faith, spirit & goodwill to understand & respect differences

• Creating cross cultural networks that empower peace & reconciliation

• Helping participants to identify religious & spiritual responses

• Sensitizing communities to racial, ethnic and religious violence and providing strategies for defusing tensions

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The next Parliament will be Held in 2017. Stay tuned for Details!