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Meeting of religious minds

Minister of Culture Stephen Lashley greeting Muslims who attended the religious summit, including Sabir Nakhuda of the Barbados Muslim Association. (Pictures by Lennox Devonish.) Monsignor Vincent Blackett, who spoke on Religion And Superstition, showing a painting of Jesus that was given to him by a non-Catholic. Ras MikE Hinkson (left) of the Nyahbinghi Order, John Howell of Ile Ifa Ati Orisa, and Ras Iral Jabari (right) of the Nyahbinghi Order in discussion during the break.

By Maria Bradshaw | Mon, April 16, 2012 - 12:06 AM

Religious leaders from several denominations and faith-based institutions came together last Friday to discuss a number of societal and religious issues in the first ever Religious Summit organized by the Ministry of Family, Culture, Sports and Youth.

Held at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, attendees, including Minister of Culture Stephen Lashley, explored issues such as Family Life And Religion, The Role Of Faith In The Development Of Society, Human Sexuality, and Crime And Its Impact On Society, among others.

Religious leaders made their presentations on the topics, followed by a question-and-answer session and a workshop to discuss the topics.

Reverend Neilson Waithe – who manages Network Services, a counselling organization – said this was his way of reaching out to people of various denominations.

Read the full story in today's DAILY NATION.

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Posted by Bim Bum 1 year, 2 months ago
Who will win this one? Herb or the prophet?
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