Tahil Sharma, an interfaith activist, wrapped up the third day of the Democratic National Convention ( DNC ) in Chicago with a Hindu prayer,” Om Shanti”, and a Sikh prayer, alongside William Emmanuel Hall, lead pastor at St. James Church. Sharma did not attend the ceremony, but he did recite his prayer while wearing a Arab keffiyeh as a sign of solidarity.
However, priest William Emmanuel Hall prayed for “peace in Palestine, serenity for Palestinians, serenity for Israelis”, stressing the importance of unity in the region.
The following morning, Minnesota governor Tim Walz accepted the Democratic nominee for vice president, Sharma and Hall were invited to the closing ceremony. By the time they took the stage, the majority of the crowd had already left, but those who remained were left with a lasting impression of their message of peace.
Who is Tahil Sharma?
Los Angeles-based activist and advocate of religious and social righteousness Tahil Sharma. His website categorizes him as a” Hindu.” Sikh. Advocate”.
He was the child of a Hindu parents and a Sikh family.
Interfaith secretary
Sharma serves the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles as an interracial secretary.
Sharma serves as the United Religions Initiative’s Regional Coordinator for North America, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. According to press reports, he supports dozens of community intercultural communities in their efforts to promote peace, justice, and recovery through system support and power building in this capacity.
Board representative for Sadhana
Sharma is a board member of the Racial Justice &, Religion Collective within the Aspen Institute’s Religion &, Society Program and a part of Sadhana: A alliance of liberal Hindus.
An effective worker with many organisations
Sharma works with a variety of companies to promote interracial harmony and justice, according to his official site.
I collaborate with a variety of companies to make religious diversity a common and beneficial component of society. I achieve this by building a beloved neighborhood through education, and often difficult, speech, as well as by advocating for fairness and equity for all”, his website reads.
