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MINNEAPOLIS, MN. (July 16, 2007) -- Hindu American Foundation President Dr. Mihir Meghani attended the 10th World Congress of Ethnic Religions from June 19-21 in Jurmala, Latvia. Thirty international delegates joined fifty Latvians for this historic summit.
The World Congress of Ethnic Religions consisted of various European and global religious organizations that identify themselves as pagan and/or ethnic religions. Some religions are recognized by their governments while others face outright discrimination and persecution. The collective endeavor to promote peace, harmony and ecological balance was emphasized by conference attendees. Four HAF sponsored resolutions were passed, including statements against internet hate speech, against fraudulent conversion of vulnerable segments of the population, against persecution of ethnic religions and in support of tolerance and further dialogue.
The conference hopes to further dialogue between faiths and encourage future collaboration.
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is a non-profit 501(c)(3), non-partisan organization, promoting
the Hindu and American ideals of understanding, tolerance
and pluralism.
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