Presided and Moderated by Dave MacDonald, Anchor/Reporter CKCO-CTV Ontario, Canada

Dave was born in London Ontario, but grew up in Vienna, a small village of 400 near Tillsonburg. After completing high school in Tillsonburg, he joined the weather service, and worked in Toronto for a few years, before being transferred to the Kitchener-Waterloo area in 1968. Dave has been involved in radio and television broadcasting since that time, and has been with Kitchener's CKCO-TV for almost 36 years. He has been involved with Faith FM for about 10 years and is currently serving as the General Manager of this new Christian radio station. Dave attends Bethany Evangelical Missionary Church in Kitchener. He has been on the organizing committee of the March for Jesus, and Festival '96 with Franklin Graham. Dave enjoys public speaking and is often asked to be the guest speaker at service clubs and church groups. He has hosted a few concerts and was recently the worship leader at the morning church service at the International Plowing Match before a congregation of over 2000 people.

The following is the line-up speakers representing various faiths and philosophical traditions that were selected for the Silver Jubilee World Religions Conference on the theme "The Basis and Concept of SALVATION", held October 1, 2005 at the Centre in the Square, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. The Order of speakers was determined via random draw held during a news conference on August 2, 2005 at the City of Kitchener Hall. The speakers are listed in this determined order.

1. Dr. Mary Marroco - Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Representing Christianity

A Roman Catholic laywoman, completed doctorate in patristic theology at the Toronto School of Theology. Founder of St. Mary of Egypt Refuge, a place of healing and retreat for women, children, and persons in need. For the Canadian Council of Churches, serves the Faith and Witness Commission, which includes fostering theological dialogue among twenty churches, serving the Council's Biotechnology Reference Group, and monitoring inter-faith relations. Associate Secretary for the Commission on Faith and Witness for Canadian Council of Churches, Toronto.

2. Imam Azhar Haneef - Philadelphia, USA

Representing Islam

Served as a full-time missionary of the Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community for sixteen years. A second generation, American born Muslim and a graduate of Long Island University in New York, where he played basketball and earned a B.A. in Psychology. Graduate of Jamia Ahmadiyya (An Islamic Seminary) in Rabwah, Pakistan. Imam Haneef is a prolific speaker, an experienced writer, lecturer, editor, and translator. Presently responsible for the spiritual and moral training of the Muslim Community in Philadelphia.

3. Kuldeep Singh - Toledo, Ohio, USA

Representing Sikh Religion

President Sikh Youth Federation of USA, National Convener of International Sikh Youth Symposium. Formerly, called upon by the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takhat Sahib (Head of highest seat of Sikh Authority) to serve as the Chairperson of World Sikh Council, America Region. Organized the first Khalsa Dinner in 1968 in Toronto. Held numerous Religious Camps, Symposiums and Retreats for Sikh Youth in USA. Former President All India Sikh Students Federation, Delhi. Editor, Sikh Journal Sikh World. Former Vice President of North America Akali Dal.

4. Dan Barker - Madison, WI, USA

Representing Atheism

Dan Barker is the co-president of the Freedom from Religion Foundation, an American civil rights organization that advocates freethought and state and church separation. After attaining his degree in Religion and spending many years evangelizing as an ordained Christian minister, he turned to Atheism in 1984. In addition to his humanitarian efforts with Amnesty International, Mr. Barker is a professional pianist/composer, performing freethought concerts all over the world.

5. Ken McLeod - Los Angeles, California, USA - Representing Buddhism

Began studies in Buddhism in 1970 with Tibetan meditation master, the Venerable Kalu Rinpoche. After receiving training in the Kagyu, Shangpa, and Nyingma traditions of Buddhism in Tibet, he was authorized by Kalu Rinpoche to teach and guide others in their practice. A Tibetan translator and author, in 1990 Ken established and is currently the executive director of Unfettered Mind, a Buddhist service organization in Los Angeles, California. Authored "Wake Up to Your Life: Discovering the Buddhist Path of Attention"

6. Carol A. McMullen - Guelph, Ontario, Canada - Representing Judaism

One of several lay worship and adult education leaders at Temple Shalom, the Jewish Reform congregation in Waterloo. A convert to Judaism following many years of study of both Judaism and Christianity, with valued links to the Mennonite community. Studied with prominent Jewish scholars here in Ontario, in New York, and in Jerusalem, with a special interest in cross-denominational and environmental issues and the role of women in ancient and modern Jewish contexts. Participated in the work of the Across Boundaries Multi-faith Institute.

7. Wut-Tun-Nee (Tim Brown) - London, Ontario, Canada - Representing Aboriginal Spirituality

Traditional Teacher, Talker, Speaker and Good Word Sayer. VP of the Ontario Fed. of Labour representing Aboriginal People. Chair the Aboriginal Persons Caucus for the O.F.L. An Eagle Feather Carrier, Six Nations of the Grand, Part of the Iroquios Confederacy, the Haudensaane People, (People of the Longhouse), Mohawk Nation, (People of the Flint), Bear Clan. Chair the OPSEU Aboriginal Circle. Been involved in a many Sunrise Ceremonies, Honouring Our Ancestors Ceremony, Talking, Sharing and Healing Circles, and Peace Tree Ceremonies. Recipient of many Human Rights Awards.

8. Swami Chid-Ghan-Anand Parivrajakwill - Orlando, Florida, USA - Representing Hinduism

Born in South America. At a very early age went to Holland. Studied Computer engineering. Met His spiritual master in 1978. Went to India in 1985 to study Hindu scriptures and came back to Holland. Left Job in 1990 and went permanently to India for further studies in the Hindu literature. Initiated into the Sanyaas order in 1995 by HH.Viswatma Bawraji. Traveled several times through Europe, Asia, North America, and South America.