From Levittown Now & the Asian American Press Tying together communities and faiths in celebration, local interfaith initiatives will open the New Year with prayers for peace. Out of Pennsylvania and Nevada come two stories of such efforts. (Yardley Borough, PA)- The … Continue reading
From Crux (MUMBAI, India) – Although India’s increasingly hard-line Hindu nationalist movements can often make life difficult for religious minorities, including the country’s 30 million Christians, two recent episodes illustrate the deep undercurrent of tolerance that still pervades traditional Indian … Continue reading
From Dunya News (NEW YORK)- Pakistan called on the international community to strengthen mechanisms and actions for the promotion of dialogue and understanding among all religions and civilizations, says a press release received from New York on Friday. The resolution … Continue reading
From The Zenit “The more we Christians are united in our defense of peace and in our support, in particular of children in need, the stronger our voice and the more effective our efforts” Acting as “Ambassadors of the Children,” … Continue reading
From The International Center for Ethno-Religious Mediation The International Center for Ethno-Religious Mediation (ICERM) is holding its 2016 Annual International Conference on Ethnic and Religious Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding in New York City. The conference, open to the public, will be … Continue reading
From The Christian Post Looking to dispel the notion that Islam is an inherently violent religion, a Muslim entrepreneur and an evangelical doctor have come together to create a new translation of the Quran that includes over 3,000 references to … Continue reading
From The Jakarta Post MALAYSIA- Home Minister Tjahjo Kumolo has urged regional administrations to provide more room for the involvement of the Inter-Religious Harmony Forum (FKUB) in the decision-making processes of in their respective regions. “The [FKUB] should always be involved … Continue reading
From TAP into Westfield WESTFIELD, NJ Nearly 600 people attended came to the Parish Community of St. Helen, in Westfield New Jersey, Wednesday evening, October 5 for “Day of Prayer and Reflection: Honoring People of All Faith Communities” sponsored by … Continue reading
From The Irrawaddy Too often, interfaith meetings end in grand declarations, plans, commissions and admonitions on improving relations. Here, though is something simple and true, a most valuable call from this important conference: “If we want to achieve peace, all individuals first need to … Continue reading
There are differing views among Jews about the Chabad movement. Leaving such matters aside for a moment, this Nigerian mission must be commended not only for its humanitarian efforts, but for its interfaith qualities and orientation as well (Kaufmann) From … Continue reading