Theme:
Embrace diversity, discover common ground, and work together for peace
Malaysia is a nation which in diverse in terms of its religions and cultures. They are multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-religious. Half are Malay, a quarter are Chinese, 11 per cent are from the indigenous tribes and seven percent are Indian. Although more than half of the population are Muslims, there are Buddhists, Taoists, Hindus, Christians and Sikhs. People and cultures intermingle but are not integrated. This dialogue grew out of the need to address the question, "How can citizens of the world live in peace and harmony? Compared to many societies with such multi-religious and multi-cultural nature, Malaysia, due to the wisdom, tolerance and the spirit of giving –and take of its leaders, has emerged as a successful one. These are some of the challenges which the religious and cultural diversity of Malaysia has to face or is in fact facing now, and they must get united in forums and other ways so that such challenges are met with effectively. What is of utmost importance is the integrity of the various religions and cultures are preserved, the harmonious life continued, and improved upon, the cultural identity of the people is intact, the country is strengthened, its principles and values are realized, and differences are resolved through amicable discussions and consultations, without outside interference. With God’s grace the country and the people will survive well and with success in facing the global challenge.
Objectives of this Peace & Happiness Dialogue
1. Establishing a bridge and peaceful relations within society from multiple religious background
2. Building a critical mass of voices that rejects violence and respects human dignity.
3. Eliminate or reduce false stereotypes, prejudices and unjustified fears through direct human communication.
4. To discuss the similarities rather than differences between religions in terms of perception towards peaceful humankind
1. Establishing a bridge and peaceful relations within society from multiple religious background
2. Building a critical mass of voices that rejects violence and respects human dignity.
3. Eliminate or reduce false stereotypes, prejudices and unjustified fears through direct human communication.
4. To discuss the similarities rather than differences between religions in terms of perception towards peaceful humankind
Target:
Campus communities, NGOs, IPTs, Religious Societies, in Penang and Penangites
Date & Time
Thursday, 11 March 2010
8.00 pm – 11.00 pm
Venue
Dewan Kuliah Sains Kemasyarakatan 4, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang
Thursday, 11 March 2010
8.00 pm – 11.00 pm
Venue
Dewan Kuliah Sains Kemasyarakatan 4, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang
Content of dialogue
1 ) Concept of peace and happiness according to each religion
2 ) Discuss how we can embrace the diversity in Malaysia and live in peace and
harmony.
1 ) Concept of peace and happiness according to each religion
2 ) Discuss how we can embrace the diversity in Malaysia and live in peace and
harmony.
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