The Free Religion Institute is pleased to announce another session in our ongoing series with Rev. Michinori Maruta exploring the connections between Buddhism and Free Religion (自由宗教 jiyū shūkyō). These talks and discussions have thus far been offered as standalone sessions rather than a formal course for the Institute. We're…

The International Association of Liberal Religious Women (IALRW) will host its 2025 Conference from June 11-16 in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. The conference will be held in a hybrid format, allowing both in-person and online participation. Under the theme "Power of Dialogue and Partnership," participants will explore indigenous perspectives, interfaith dialogue,…

The Free Religion Institute continues its inaugural e-learning season with the third session of Rev. Andrew Brown's exploration of Japanese free religion through the work of Imaoka Shin'ichirō. This course examines how Imaoka's ideas have shaped liberal religious thought in Japan, with previous sessions now available as recordings for IARF…

For the first time, this EME conference will be hybrid, allowing members and friends from around the world to join us either in person or online. This year's theme, "Limits of Religious Freedom and Tolerance," promises thoughtful discussion and exploration. We'll delve into how liberal religious perspectives engage with contemporary…

The International Association for Religious Freedom recently affirmed its commitment to global human rights and interfaith collaboration by endorsing two significant international statements focusing on gender equality and the protection of religious minorities. Supporting Gender Equality & Civil Society IARF proudly joined over 100 NGOs in endorsing the International Women's…

Date: Tuesday, 29 October, 2024 Time: 3.00pm – 6.30pm (Part 1: 3.00–4.20pm, Part 2: 4.30–6.30pm) Location: Hotel Sanraku Kyoto Yamashina Participants: 35 Objective The year 2024, it has been 40 years since the IARF Japan Liaison Committee (JLC) was established on the occasion of the 25th IARF World Congress in…

The Free Religion Institute launches the first course on its e-learning platform this spring, beginning with an exploration of Japanese free religion through the work of Imaoka Shin'ichirō. Led by Rev. Andrew Brown, this course examines how Imaoka's ideas shaped liberal religious thought in Japan. Following January's opening session, which…

The youth wing of the International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF) brought its peace and conflict resolution program to Mumbai, targeting young leaders at Pramod Ram Ujagar Tiwari Saket Institute of Management (PRUTSIM). The December 14 event, called "INVINCIBLE," engaged participants aged 18-25 in conversations about peace-building and understanding conflict. Janhvi…