Over 120 youth and adults took part in the interfaith Youth Forum on March 13
Thursday, March 24, 2011
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Twenty-three teenagers from the Sikh community took place in the 7th Annual Interfaith Youth Dialogue sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Central Orange County on March 13.
The event was a tremendous success, with about 120 high school teens and 25 adults participating in a discussion of the theme the"Environment". Each discussion table group consisted of a teen from each faith, along with an facilitator, coming together to tackle difficult questions regarding their faith's view of nature and the responsibility of their community to protect the environment. There was a presentation on Buddhism and a demonstration of Buddhist prayers, which was enlightening for all who attended. The discussions were stimulating, energetic and productive of interfaith understanding and respect.
In discussing the Sikh approach to the issues presented, the teens had to research and prepare beforehand, advancing their own understanding of their faith. They discussed Baani with references to nature, Sikh Environment Day being celebrated on March 14, and the Eco-Sikh initiative. The youth did an exemplary job of communication in an articulate and respectful manner. Congratulations to the following teens who represented the Sikh community: Anupreet Kaur, Simran Kaur, Seerat Kaur Saini, Simran Kaur Chadha, Navjot Kaur Mehrok, Sharon Kaur Chawla, Roopkamal Kaur, Simron Kaur Kahlon, Jasmine Kaur Kaura, Nimarta Kaur, Taskeen Kaur, Keerit Kaur Kohli, Sukhmani Kaur Charaia, Arjun Singh Ahuja, Gurdev Singh Anand, Angad Singh Gogia, Navdeep Singh Sodhi, Kabir Singh Gogia, Harji Singh Charaia, Veeraj Singh Chugh, Roopinder Singh, Kabir Singh Jhita, Gurveer Singh Dhillon.
