Today's Message
Posted: Friday, March 11, 2011Concept of Blasphemy Interfaith Symposium
A cloud of ambiguity and controversy surrounds the concept of blasphemy, in particular, its punishment. Capital punishment is considered a fitting penalty for committing blasphemy by some. What does blasphemy mean in different faiths? What do religious scriptures say about reacting to the act and the person committing blasphemy? Invited speakers belonging to Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, and Sikhism will discuss the subject based on teachings derived from their sacred texts at the Concept of Blasphemy Interfaith Symposium, Sunday, March 13, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Millennium Airport Hotel, 2040 Walden Avenue, Cheektowaga.
At 2:30 p.m., Allen Podet, professor of religious studies, Philosophy and Humanities Department, will discuss Judaism’s approach to blasphemy.
R.S.V.P. to buffalo@ahmadiyya.us or (716) 371-9872 by today, Friday, March 11.
