Religion: A Pretext for Conflict?

January 21, 2015
12:30–14:00 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

The world is seeing rising conflict and intolerance between religious groups across all regions. While religious texts preach tolerance, acceptance and justice, extremist groups are spreading fear, hatred and violence. Is religious intolerance actually religious? - How can we shift from intolerance to tolerance? - Why is religious intolerance on the rise? What does it mean? - How can we rid...
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