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LYNC RADIO Episode 10: Kazakhstan Retreat, Wade Observes Uzbek Elections, and Dr. Maksym Vasin
- 2024/11/16
- 再生時間: 18 分
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Episode Highlights:
- [00:00] Introduction to LYNC RADIO
- Host Jessica Eturralde introduces today’s topics: fostering multifaith dialogue in Kazakhstan, observing democratic practices in Uzbekistan, and a spotlight on Dr. Maksym Vasin’s innovative approach to religious freedom.
- [01:15] Empowering Multifaith Dialogue in Kazakhstan
- We begin in Almaty, Kazakhstan, where LYNC’s Training the Trainers program has enabled local leaders to lead multifaith dialogue in their communities. This recent gathering, led by Kazakhstani pastors and imams trained with LYNC, addressed complex social issues such as domestic violence, highlighting how faith communities can actively promote societal responsibility and support those in need.
- [05:45] Observing Democratic Practices in Uzbekistan
- Next, we travel to Uzbekistan, where LYNC Founder Wade Kusack recently observed the national elections. Wade shares valuable insights on Uzbekistan’s progress toward democratic practices and religious freedom, with an encouraging view of the increased opportunities and freedoms now available to the people of Uzbekistan.
- [09:30] A Spotlight on Dr. Maksym Vasin’s Blog
- We shift focus to LYNC’s Senior Researcher, Dr. Maksym Vasin, and his latest blog. Dr. Vasin discusses innovative strategies for advancing religious freedom beyond documentation, emphasizing the importance of education, collaboration, and cross-cultural religious literacy to create sustainable change.
Key Moments:
- [02:30] First Local-Leader-Led Retreat in Almaty, Kazakhstan: How local religious leaders, trained by LYNC, are promoting social cohesion through multifaith gatherings.
- [07:00] Election Observations in Bukhara: Wade Kusack’s reflections on observing the Uzbek elections and evolving freedoms in Uzbekistan.
- [10:30] Dr. Maksym Vasin’s Vision for Change: LYNC’s unique approach to building positive indexes and fostering covenantal pluralism as a pathway to enduring religious freedom.
Tune in to hear these inspiring stories, as LYNC continues to support multifaith dialogue and social cohesion across Central Asia!
Read Dr. Vasin's blog: https://lyncommunity.org/blog/shifting-to-the-building-of-religious-freedom-in-central-asia-lyncs-experience/
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