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International Conference on Cohesive Societies to discuss issues surrounding faith, identity and cohesion
SINGAPORE – In May last year, President Halimah Yacob put forward the idea of a unique interfaith forum with the status and prestige of the Shangri-La Dialogue, and a mission to promote understanding between different communities. The event aims to be … Continue reading
Interfaith Girl Scouts Combat Hate
Brenda Rosenberg, native Detroiter and interfaith activist, is the Jewish liaison to the Interfaith Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan. This group not only works to combat hatred among independent cultural groups starting at young ages, but also aims to develop myriad … Continue reading
G20 Interfaith Forum 2019
The 2019 G20 Interfaith Forum took place in Tokyo Japan, from June 6 – 9, 2019. “Religious communities have both the surge capacity to respond to immediate needs such as arise with natural disasters and also staying capacity to help … Continue reading
Hong Kong interreligious group meets Pope Francis
Religious leaders from Hong Kong visit the Vatican and receive Pope Francis’ blessing, as they strive to improve interreligious relations. The leaders of 6 religions in Hong Kong are in Rome this week to mark the 40th anniversary of an organization … Continue reading
Congratulations Muslim Friends
Peace Fires – a new tradition unites people around the world
Peace Fires – a new tradition unites people around the world … Continue reading
Educating for peace in a multi-religious world
There is much about this article that might strike the reader as unremarkable. The speech of the keynote speaker pictured here below, the content, the ideals, and the aspirations may well seem tread worn, and plainly obvious in the ideals … Continue reading
Students break fast and learn about Ramadan at Interfaith Iftar
Members of United Muslims Moving Ahead (UMMA) at DePaul participated in an iftar in honor of Ramadan on Tuesday. Students engaged in a prayer during the festivities. It is customary of iftars to include the Maghrib prayer the fourth of … Continue reading
Entrepreneur markets interfaith meats to combat surge in religious hate crimes
NEW YORK (RNS) — After the latest wave of attacks at places of worship, from Poway, to Sri Lanka, to New Zealand and Pittsburgh, Mohammad Modarres felt an added sense of urgency in his latest business venture, Abe’s Eats. Modarres, an … Continue reading