Communities unite in search for world peace
Political strife, conflict between nations, and escalating violence have prompted leaders of different faiths to hold talks in New Zealand in their search for world peace.
In Auckland, Social Peace and Religion is the theme of peace conference to be held later this month, organized by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community New Zealand (AMCNZ).
And in the Hamilton, the Waikato Interfaith Council, comprising members from all major religions, expresses its deep concern for the many human tragedies associated with such conflicts.
The heads of religious communities and political leaders across the country will be congregating in Auckland on August 23 to consider what role religion could play in today’s world and whether religion continued to be a force for good.
The purpose of the symposium is to encourage healthy discussion between religions on a chosen topic, AMCNZ national president Mohammed Iqbal said.
“Today we live in a world full of strife, where warfare and conflict are commonplace, where economies have faltered under the weight of inequality and political systems have ruptured by the force of their corruption, where the most basic of rights purported to be for the many are usurped by the few, where world leaders are finding themselves increasingly powerless in offering lasting solutions to global problems.
“For every level of human existence be it individual, communal, national or international, it is acutely obvious that our modern world is devoid of social peace and harmony,” Mr Iqbal said.
“It is time that each of the major faiths ponder over these issues, consider what is the true purpose of religion and find a common answer to today’s issues.”
The event is inclusive of all faiths calling on Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist beliefs for enlightenment and religious harmony and is set to be held on Saturday, August 23, at the Mt Eden War Memorial Hall from at 10.30 am.
The event is open to the public with refreshments and lunch provided by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (AMC).
The AMC was founded in 1889 by Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835-1908) in Punjab, India, and it spans over 204 countries with membership exceeding tens of millions.
The New Zealand branch of this community was established in 1987 and has just over 400 members. It is a registered charitable organisation and endeavours to be an active and integrated community within New Zealand society.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community began this conference in New Zealand eight years ago to help breed mutual understanding within communities and to encourage the message of peace.
Political strife, conflict between nations, and escalating violence have prompted leaders of different faiths to hold talks in New Zealand in their search for world peace. In Auckland, Social Peace and Religion is the theme of peace conference to be held later this month, organized by the...
Political strife, conflict between nations, and escalating violence have prompted leaders of different faiths to hold talks in New Zealand in their search for world peace.
In Auckland, Social Peace and Religion is the theme of peace conference to be held later this month, organized by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community New Zealand (AMCNZ).
And in the Hamilton, the Waikato Interfaith Council, comprising members from all major religions, expresses its deep concern for the many human tragedies associated with such conflicts.
The heads of religious communities and political leaders across the country will be congregating in Auckland on August 23 to consider what role religion could play in today’s world and whether religion continued to be a force for good.
The purpose of the symposium is to encourage healthy discussion between religions on a chosen topic, AMCNZ national president Mohammed Iqbal said.
“Today we live in a world full of strife, where warfare and conflict are commonplace, where economies have faltered under the weight of inequality and political systems have ruptured by the force of their corruption, where the most basic of rights purported to be for the many are usurped by the few, where world leaders are finding themselves increasingly powerless in offering lasting solutions to global problems.
“For every level of human existence be it individual, communal, national or international, it is acutely obvious that our modern world is devoid of social peace and harmony,” Mr Iqbal said.
“It is time that each of the major faiths ponder over these issues, consider what is the true purpose of religion and find a common answer to today’s issues.”
The event is inclusive of all faiths calling on Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist beliefs for enlightenment and religious harmony and is set to be held on Saturday, August 23, at the Mt Eden War Memorial Hall from at 10.30 am.
The event is open to the public with refreshments and lunch provided by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (AMC).
The AMC was founded in 1889 by Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835-1908) in Punjab, India, and it spans over 204 countries with membership exceeding tens of millions.
The New Zealand branch of this community was established in 1987 and has just over 400 members. It is a registered charitable organisation and endeavours to be an active and integrated community within New Zealand society.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community began this conference in New Zealand eight years ago to help breed mutual understanding within communities and to encourage the message of peace.
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