Author: Staff Writer

Source: UN News Centre

http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=34497&Cr=Religion&Cr1=

Religious leaders have a vital part to play in promoting dialogue between different cultures and societies at a time when globalization has left many people feeling discontented, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has told an international gathering of leaders.

In a message to the two-day World Summit of...

Author: Mike Dougherty

Source: KYW

http://www.kyw1060.com/pages/6886486.php?

Despite different religious beliefs -- and the unfavorable weather -- hundreds gathered for the 7th annual Philadelphia Interfaith Peace Walk.

The walk stopped at mosques, churches and synagogues to help people come to understand how other's worship.

Jim McGovern helps organize the event:

"I think of it as God, our father, and there's different paths to him. And...

Author: Isadora Vail

Source: Austin American-Statesman

http://www.statesman.com/news/local/service-a-bonding-of-faiths-environment-621742.html

In the heart of downtown Austin on Sunday afternoon, people from different faiths gathered near a small fountain and meditation labyrinth for a ceremony to deepen their commitment to the environment.

Organizers at the Austin Interfaith Environmental Network said...

Author: Todd Richmond

Source: Google News

Wire Service: AP

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hWiD9zVD5IijUKfLEQzg-1jMWLTAD9F911PG0

To pray or not to pray? That's the issue government leaders across the country are facing after a federal judge ruled that the National Day of Prayer set for May 6 was unconstitutional.

The ruling can't take effect until all...

Author: Pam Stout

Source: AnnArbor.com

http://www.annarbor.com/faith/friendship-and-faith-local-women-co-author-a-book-crossing-interfaith-boundaries/

When people dare to cross cultural and interfaith boundaries, the results can be powerful. A group of women from multiple faith traditions chronicle their intimate personal stories in a new book, Friendship & Faith: The WISDOM...

Author: Luis Martinez

Source: ABC News

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2010/04/army-disinvites-franklin-graham-from-national-day-of-prayer-event.html

The Army has disinvited Christian evangelist Franklin Graham from speaking at the Pentagon’s National Day of Prayer service on May 6 because of his past controversial comments about Islam. In 2001, the son of the...

Author: ASHWIN VERGHESE

Source: Democrat...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Colombo Page

Author: Taylor Adams

Source: The Boston Globe

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/04/19/interfaith_group_unites_for_environment/

The young people came to pick up trash and debris, and left a different kind of litter in their wake.

Lettuce, greens, seeds, and apples were strewn across the ground, leading to a feeding frenzy among a large flock of hungry geese...

Author: Lisa Donovan

Source: Chicago Sun-Times

http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/2171366,CST-NWS-custody18.article

Their divorce was settled three years ago, but there they were Friday, back in Cook County Domestic Relations Court, this time fighting over a contentious religious issue:

Could a devout Jewish mother force her ex-husband, who isn't Jewish, to feed their 7-year-old son kosher food when he has the boy?

...

Author: Nikki Roberti

Source: Axcess News

http://www.axcessnews.com/index.php/articles/show/id/20010

When Zainab Al-Suwaij's interviewer asked in a displeased tone if she wore her head scarf every day, Al-Suwaij knew her job interview was over.

Many Muslim women wear hijabs in accordance with their faith, but these practices can restrict their chances to find jobs.

Now she is executive director of the American Islamic...

Author: Jacqueline Charles and Trenton Daniel

Original Source: The Miami Herald

https://www.oklahoman.com/article/3456308/quake-shakes-up-battle-for-souls

At first Haitians of all faiths turned inward,...

Author: David Taffet

Source: Dallas Voice

http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2010/apr/16/dallas-cathedral-hopes-interfaith-peace-chapel/?refscroll=984

The final beams for the $3.7 million Interfaith Peace Chapel at Cathedral of Hope were hoisted into place on Wednesday, April 14.

The chapel is part of a larger design by architect Philip Johnson that was his major project before his...

Author: Simon Rocker

Source: The Jewish Chronicle

http://www.thejc.com/community/community-life/30443/interfaith-cricket-scheme-praised-leeds

An interfaith cricket scheme launched by Leeds Jewish Representative Council has been showcased nationally as a model of bridge-building between communities.

It is the recipient of a £12,000 "Faith in Action" grant from the government-sponsored Community...

Author: Chika Oduah

Source: The Pew Forum/Religion News Service

http://pewforum.org/news/display.php?NewsID=19969

Researchers say they've found the most religious place on Earth -- between the southern border of the Sahara Desert and the tip of South Africa.

Religion is "very important" to more than three-quarters of the population in 17 of 19 sub-Saharan nations, according to a new survey.

In contrast, in the United States, the world's...