Australia - An estimated 8,000 delegates from some 80 countries are expected to attend The Parliament of the World's Religions in Melbourne, Australia, running until December 9th. Rabbis, Islamic scholars, Hindu philosophers, Buddhist monks and Christian leaders will discuss issues ranging from the eradication of poverty to rights of self-determination for indigenous peoples.
Special focus will given to the misunderstanding of Muslim beliefs and traditions. Conference director and Presbyterian minister, Dirk Ficca, said, "we want to give reputable Islamic scholars and leaders the chance...to share what they believe Islam is all about."
Environmental sustainability will also be a topic of importance. The symbolic premise is to bring people together to share ideas and talk about their beliefs. The event is convened every 5 years.
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