Dr Atul Shah Executive Editor Jain Spirit

Dr Atul K Shah is the Executive Editor of the international magazine Jain Spirit, which he founded. The magazine is read by thousands of people worldwide and influences people's lives positively and spiritually. Many young Jains are now seeing their own tradition in a new light. There is a regular inter faith section in every issue, giving space to other religious traditions and trying to build bridges with spiritual seekers worldwide. The magazine is part of his work to educate, translate and inform the modern world about the ancient, peaceful tradition of Jainism. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant with a PhD from London School of Economics. He has taught and researched on Business Ethics at the Universities of Bristol, Maryland and Essex. In 1988, Atul founded a global youth movement called 'Young Jains' which has affiliations in North America, East Africa, UK and Australia and is growing. Atul has been involved since the outset with the ‘‘respect’’ project.

"Religious belief is among the most fundamental to human beings. The media must play a role in ensuring that everyone has the freedom to pursue that belief where it leads." Milica Pesic, Director	"OneWorld, a global online media network based on values of humanity and justice, is pleased to support the national conference on the media and a multi faith society." Miles Litvinoff, Programme Manager	"The Newspaper Society, the voice of Britain’s regional press, is delighted to support the national conference on the media and a multi faith society." Lynne Anderson, Communications Director

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"This conference is so important. I hope it will open up a full debate on how we can stop the spread of division and fear and instead harness the immense power of the media to promote cultural and religious diversity as a positive benefit for our society."

Jennette Arnold, Londonwide Assembly Member and
Chair of the Cultural Strategy Group for London