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MONTREAL, CANADA, July 24, 2006: At a time when serious international conflicts are arising out of religious differences, the global congress World’s Religions after September 11 aims to place intercultural conflicts in perspective and allow for a dialogue between the representatives of the world’s different faiths. Rather than concentrate on the differences between traditions, why not emphasize our common desires for harmony and peace? From September 11 to 15, 2006, the Palais des congres de Montreal will host an international gathering to reflection on the role of religion in the 21st century. In an atmosphere of respect and mutual understanding, attendees will meet and share ideas with their spiritual peers from religions and traditions from around the world. “There is no better time than now to remind the world that if religion is part of the problem,” says Dr. Arvind Sharma, President of the congress and Birks Professor of Comparative Religions at McGill University, “it is also part of the solution.” A special feature of this event will be the discussion over the proposed Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the World’s Religions. Members of religious communities, academics as well as all people interested in the study of religion are invited to participate in this historic conversation. For more information and to register, please visit the event’s website at URL above.