Interfaith Perspectives (Session 3)

Geoffrey Cameron addresses the question “Who is religious freedom for?” Mustafa Farooq discusses the fight for civil liberties of religious minorities in Canada, including a recent bill in Quebec that prevents employees from wearing religious symbols in public sector jobs. Cyril Hovorun discusses religious tolerance in Ukraine and the effect of recent political developments in Ukraine. 

Speakers:

Geoffrey Cameron, National Director of Public Affairs, Bahá’í Community of Canada

Mustafa Farooq, Executive Director, National Council of Canadian Muslims

Cyril Hovorun, Acting Director, Huffington Ecumenical Institute, United States

 

Moderator:

Grant R. Underwood, Professor, Department of Religious Education, Brigham Young University