Exploring God through multi-faith lens in Minden
“Looking for God” — the seven-week long discussion about religion and God lead by experts of various religions/denominations will be launched on May 6 in Minden.
Organized by Shelby's Book Shoppe owner Linda Finch and religious statesman Rajan Zed, it would provide a platform for Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and Jewish leaders to give scholarly presentation about their faith and approach to the divine and answer questions from a diverse audience. A religion professor will delve into the history and future of the religion.
Speakers include Professor of Religion at University of Nevada-Reno Kenneth G. Lucey, President of Universal Society of Hinduism Rajan Zed, Roman Catholic Pastor Nathan Mamo, Jewish Rabbi Evon J. Yakar, United Methodist Pastor Tony Hoefner, Northern Nevada Muslim Community President Sherif A. Elfass, and Buddhist Priest and Meditation Guide Jikai’ Phil Bryan.
Rajan Zed and Linda Finch point out that purpose of this event is to promote interfaith harmony and unity, create a culture of love and peace, encouraging interreligious dialogue and cooperation, and building better relationships among people of diverse beliefs in the region.
This free event, of about one-and-a-half hour duration each Wednesday starting 6 pm from May 6 to June 17, will be held at 88 Cups Coffee and Tea, 1663 Lucerne St, Minden. For more information, please contact Linda Finch at 775-782-5484 or shelbysbooks@aol.com.