Nakul: I hoped the audience will appreciate the nuances of each religion, walk away smarter about tackling some common misconceptions (why does Hinduism have 33M gods? Do all people worship cows/idols?), and connect with each other and the panelists at a deeper level. And I hope more than anything, that this realization inspired people to educate themselves so that they can make their workplaces more religiously inclusive. Jess: I hope people in the audience started to understand the amount of religious inequality exists in the workplace that they probably did not even realize was there. Throughout our careers, we’ll work alongside individuals of different faiths and it’s important that we, when in positions of power, make space for others.
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Haroun: For me, I hoped that members of the audience learned how to be better allies to the Muslim community and other faith-based communities. What did you hope audience members to gain?ĭustin: A broadened perspective on the worldviews of different religions beliefs. Lily: To share a perspective from the various religions represented at Booth and to share how our religious practice influences our everyday life. I find religious practice across faiths to be an interesting topic of discussion because of the role it can play in people’s lives, but it takes some vulnerability and openness to start the discussion. Religion, religious identity, and religious practice can be very difficult topics to discuss, so this creates an opportunity for a dialogue and a way for classmates to explore some of the questions they may have but are unwilling to ask. It was great to talk about an important aspect of my life that is relatively hidden from others. Simon: The purpose of World Religions Forum was to talk about the experience of being a religious person in secular environments, including at work and at school. and it is crucial to have an understanding of the role that religion plays. It is important to me even more so as through our startup at MyMBACircle we endeavor to create a mentor network that is very diverse in nationality, industry, background, etc. This is important to start leading with compassion at the workplace and developing a broader, inclusive mindset. Nakul: The World Religions Forum helps us all understand as a group the important role that faith plays in the lives of those around us - whether they are our friends at Booth or future co-workers. What is the purpose of the religions forum?ĭustin: In my mind, the purpose of the forum was to encourage a dialogue around faith among the Booth community and to equip students to be mindful of others with religious convictions. We asked participants about their takeaways from the event. The World Religions Forum aimed to help us all become better co-workers and friends by understanding the important role that faith plays in the lives of our current and future colleagues. The World Religions Forum, organized by Catholics at Booth and Latter-Day Saints Student Association, featured a panel of Booth students representing several world religions including Islam, Protestant Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, Catholicism, and Mormonism.Īs future leaders in the workplace, it’s crucial that we learn how to create environments where people feel like they can bring their whole selves - including their religion. Last month, six student panelists came together to discuss their different religions.
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