The emergence of Sikhism in 15th Century India as an alternative path to Hinduism & Islam. FREE OPEN LECTURE with Brian Carwana, director of the Encounter World Religions Centre. Let's explore the emergence of Sikhism in 15th Century India as an alternative path to Hinduism & Islam. We'll consider how the new tradition drew from and rejected elements from the two older religions. The presentation ends around 9.00. The exchange of ideas usually continues until 10, or even later, while we share complimentary snacks and beverages . The venue is called “Centre Place” and is located at 320 Richmond St. E - Suite 101, Toronto, ON, M5A 1P9. We're on a commercial unit of "The Modern" condominium, at the NE corner of Sherbourne and Richmond. Our unit has its own entrance on Richmond, right next to McFarrens Ln. Above the main entrance there's a blue sign that says "Centre Place". (For directions lookup "Centre Place Toronto" on your phone). The venue is 100% accessible.

Muslim perspectives on the Crusades. Exploring the history of Medieval holy wars in the Middle East and Mediterranean using Muslim sources in order to reconstruct an alternate picture of the era. Can we draw lessons from these past conflicts for the 21st century world?

An academic overview of the Quran especially intended for individuals from other Abrahamic traditions who may be confused by the Quran's format.

The Quranic Kaleidoscope

The long, complex, and often unfortunate relationship between slavery and Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. FREE OPEN LECTURE The world’s religions have complex and often troubling relationships with the institution of slavery. Although some Christians fought for abolition of the slave trade based on their faith, others used the Bible to justify keeping other humans as property. The Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam arose in an era of slave societies. We’ll look at their long, complex, and often unfortunate relationships with the institution. The presentation ends around 9.00. The exchange of ideas usually continues until 10, or even later, while we share complimentary snacks and beverages. The venue is called “Centre Place” and is located at 320 Richmond St. E - Suite 101, Toronto, ON, M5A 1P9. We're on a commercial unit of "The Modern" condominium, at the NE corner of Sherbourne and Richmond. Our unit has its own entrance on Richmond, right next to McFarrens Ln. Above the main entrance there's a blue sign that says "Centre Place". (For directions lookup "Centre Place Toronto" on your phone). The venue is 100% accessible.Slavery and Religion