Reconciling Existence of God & Human Suffering - Dawson City, Yukon

Program Agenda:

Presiding Chair & Moderator - Mr. Eldo Enns, CEO City of Dawson

Mr. Eldo Enns is a generalist like so many people in the North. His early experience and academic background are in agriculture. However, he has also studied economics and religion while driving city bus. He spent many years in the North as a college instructor and college administration. His graduate work in adult education spurs his interest in lifelong learning and he continues to take a keen interest in what motivates people. What is a person’s most important concern in life? Is it material, spiritual, traditional, psychological, religious, or humanistic? He is also a strong advocate of community development.

PROGRAM

6:00 pm Socializing & Light Refreshments

6:30 pm Prayer Ceremony by All Representatives

6:40 pm Welcome remarks from dignitaries

6:50 pm Introductory Remarks

7:00 pm Aboriginal Perspective Mr. Percy Henry

7:20 pm Buddhism Perspective: Lama Lodro

7:40 pm Christianity Perspective: Mr. Jack Vogt

8:00 pm Islamic Perspective: Mr. Naseem Mahdi

8:20 pm Refreshments

8:50 pm Sikh Perspective: Mr. Gian Singh Kotli

9:20 pm Questions Session with Speakers

9:50 pm Closing Remarks-Presiding Chair

9:55 pm Vote of Thanks: Mr. Ch.Mohammad Aslam Shad Regional President, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, BC

(Program is subject to change)