Jaime Bonney Riggs is an interfaith chaplain at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston, MA, where she serves primarily on the ICUs including the cardiac, medical, and neuroscience specialties. She is commissioned as a chaplain in The Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Eastern Massachusetts.
Bridging Faiths: Interreligious Dialogues on Organ Donation and Transplantation
Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 2:00pm
During this session, we are honored to host a diverse panel of esteemed faith leaders, representing major religions practiced nationwide, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and Sikhism. Together, we will delve into the foundational beliefs surrounding death, dying, and burial practices across these faith traditions. Furthermore, our discussion will navigate the intricate religious perspectives on organ, eye, and tissue donation, providing insights into common community concerns and fostering understanding across diverse religious landscapes.
