20/05/2026
*THE PAROUSIA PARADOX: 2000 YEARS LATER — HAS THE MESSIAH COME, TARRIED, OR BEEN MISUNDERSTOOD?*
The Association of Brotherhood Academic Scholars (ABAS), Imo State, under the auspices of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, cordially invites the general public, students, lecturers, religious leaders, scholars, researchers, and lovers of peace and intellectual dialogue to a life-transforming Inter-Faith Symposium/Conference as part of the Imo State ABAS Evangelical Tour 2026 / Campus Reawakening 2026.
This timely and thought-provoking symposium seeks to foster peaceful coexistence, religious tolerance, intellectual engagement, and constructive dialogue among people of diverse faith backgrounds, while critically examining one of the most debated theological questions of all time:
*“The Parousia Paradox: 2000 Years Later — Has the Messiah Come, Tarried, or Been Misunderstood?”*
The event will feature seasoned religious scholars, spiritual leaders, and intellectuals from different faith traditions who will present papers, share insights, and engage participants in meaningful discussions aimed at promoting unity, understanding, and humanity beyond religious boundaries.
Date: Saturday, 23rd May, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM Prompt
Venue: Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
Guest/Paper Presenters Include:
• HG. Archbishop HRM (Barr.) Evans Nwansi — Brotherhood of the Cross and Star
• Bishop Dr. Titus Akanabu — General Overseer, Seed of Life Christian Mission, Owerri
• Shaykh (Dr.) Salih B. Animashaun — Deputy Chief Imam of Imo State & Director, Interfaith Mediation Centre
• Prof. Protus Nathan Uzorma — Professor of Philosophy, Akwa Ibom State University
This conference promises to be enlightening, engaging, and impactful for all attendees regardless of religious affiliation.
All are cordially invited.
All Faiths, One Dialogue, Shared Humanity, Peaceful Future.
*“Come, let us reason together” — Isaiah 1:18*
*©️IMO STATE ABAS PUBLICITY TEAM*