Inter-faith Dialogue: Religion & Human Rights (English only)

The Hong Kong representatives of three Monotheistic religions will come together to discuss their religions’ common grounds and differences with respect to Human Rights in an inter-faith dialogue at the University of Hong Kong on November 19 (Monday).

There are many instances where religious values come under conflict with human rights issues in today’s world. Religions influence societies through their cultures and legislation, but Governments also influence religious practices on the basis of their secular understandings of human rights. Where should the border between human rights and religious views lie? Are religions and states transgressing each other’s domains?

Media representatives are cordially invited to the dialogue, details are as follows:

Date: November 19, 2012 (Monday)
Time: 7 pm to 9 pm
Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre, HKU
Language: English

Welcoming remarks: Prof. C. F. Lee, Director, HKU SPACE
Moderator: Venerable SIK Hin Hung (Centre of Buddhist Studies, HKU)

Guest Speakers :

• Imam Muhammad ARSHAD (Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Centre)
• Dr. John LEMOND (Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre)
• Rabbi Asher OSER (Ohel Leah Synagogue)

Panelists :

• Dr. Wayne CRISTAUDO (School of Modern Languages and Cultures, HKU)
• Sheikh Fadel SOLIMAN (Bridges Foundation, Egypt)
• Prof. David ZWEIG (School for Humanities and Social Science, HKUST)

For enquiries, please call tel: 3917 5078, or email: cbsinfo@hku.hk