A General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was among the speakers at the Seventh International Forum on Law and Religion, held at the University of the Philippines BGC campus in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines, on Nov. 21.
International Forum Focuses on Women, Peace, and Security
More than 230 lawyers, law students, religious leaders, interfaith partners, scholars, civic and government leaders attended the event, according to a Dec. 9 article from ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
The forum centered around the theme “Women, Peace and Security,” exploring issues related to gender, religious identity, legal protections and community stability.
Elder James R. Rasband, a General Authority Seventy, delivered a keynote address emphasizing the vital role women play in global peace and security. He stated, “Women’s voices matter to the flourishing of our communities and nations,” and that “Their language of conscience and faith should be part of the conversation because that language has real power to achieve the WPS [Women, Peace and Security] agenda.”
Elder Rasband also noted the potential contribution of religious organizations to the peace and security agenda for women, stating, “Religious organizations, while surely imperfect, have much to contribute to the peace and security agenda for women. And I want to claim that there is power brought to the peacemaking process by the personal religious faith of the women involved in that process.”
He encouraged women of faith to confidently share their religious beliefs in global conversations about women, peace, and security, noting that 80% of the world identifies with a religion, with the majority being women. He warned that “If women of faith don’t participate in the agenda, the world loses its single largest group of potential peacemakers.”
The forum included six breakout sessions designed to engage participants in discussions led by experts from diverse fields, allowing for exploration of specific topics, sharing of experiences, and suggestions for integrating law, religion, and social justice in the Philippines.
The event was a collaborative effort organized by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the University of the Philippines Law Center: Institute for the Administration of Justice, the Brigham Young University International Center for Law and Religion Studies, Religions for Peace Philippines, the Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy, and the UP Women Lawyers’ Circle.
Elder William K. Jackson, also a General Authority Seventy, attended the forum.
To read the full story, visit ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
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