Diversity Forum inspires conversations on religious identity and inclusion

Faith leaders called for people to hold respectful dialogue with those holding different religious beliefs during a well-attended session at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s 2023 Diversity Forum Nov. 14 and 15.

“I encourage people to come around the table and stay there even though they disagree and do not see eye-to-eye, because you are committed to loving one another, despite the world’s expectation that you hate each other,” said Rev. Erica Liu. “If we don’t stay at the table, I truly believe we miss out. We miss out on what might unfold and what might be possible.”

The forum, themed “Bridging the Divide, Realizing Belonging While Engaging Difference” and hosted by the Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement (DDEEA), saw one of its largest turnouts since its inception in 2000...