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Goregaon Interfaith Dialogue Urges Collective Action For Social Justice
People from different religions met in Goregaon to talk about fairness and equality.
The Bombay Catholic Sabha organized the meeting.
They said people should work together peacefully to help communities facing unfair treatment.
Speakers discussed caste discrimination and the rights promised by the Constitution.
They also talked about religious freedom and the rights of marginalized people.
The group opposed forcing anyone to change religion.
At the same time, it supported each person’s right to choose and practise a faith.
The meeting also included planting trees in honor of St Francis of Assisi.
An inter-religious dialogue in Goregaon called for peaceful cooperation across faiths to advance political, social and economic justice.
The Bombay Catholic Sabha organized the meeting under the theme “Collaboration for Social Justice.”
Speakers discussed caste discrimination, constitutional equality, religious freedom, reservation and the rights of marginalized communities.
Participants opposed forced conversion while affirming every individual’s right to choose and practise a faith.
A tree plantation was held to commemorate St Francis of Assisi and promote ecological responsibility.
- Who
- Representatives of Hindu, Christian, Buddhist and other religious and cultural traditions, organized by the Bombay Catholic Sabha, attended the dialogue.
- What
- An interfaith discussion called for collective, peaceful action on social, political and economic justice.
- Where
- Goregaon, Mumbai.
- When
- The dialogue was held on Sunday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Why
- To promote cooperation across communities, discuss constitutional values and address discrimination and the rights of marginalized communities.
Key facts
- Organizer
- Bombay Catholic Sabha
- Theme
- “Collaboration for Social Justice”
- Main focus
- Peaceful cooperation for political, social and economic justice
- Issues discussed
- Caste, reservation, Freedom of Religion Acts, FCRA and marginalized communities’ rights
- Religious freedom position
- Speakers opposed forced conversion while affirming the right to choose and practise one’s faith
- Related initiative
- A tree plantation commemorated St Francis of Assisi, patron saint of ecology
- Activities highlighted
- Voter registration, youth education, career support, active citizenship and environmental initiatives
Quotes
Dolphy D’Souza
Spokesperson for the Bombay Catholic Sabha
“We must keep building links with other communities, understand our Constitution and work together for social justice. We need more forums where people can discuss difficult issues without violence.”
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Sources
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