Interfaith

Columbus, IN Interfaith Forum Works to Bridge Divisions

October 16, 2004

Source: The Republic

On October 16, 2004 The Republic reported on the Rev. Shanta D. Premawardhana's meeting with members of the city's Interfaith Forum. Premawardhana is a leader in interfaith work in the Chicago area. He spoke with the Forum on bridging divisions: "From a Christian perspective, interfaith relations are an acknowledgement that God created many different races and religions, he said. Premawardhana believes God's will can be found in the wisdom of the Buddha, the writings of the Koran, and the teachings of the Bhagavad-Gita without...

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Report Shows for Majority of Protestants Jesus is the Only Way to Salvation

October 14, 2004

Source: Baptist Press

http://www.sbcbaptistpress.org/bpnews.asp?ID=19349

On October 14, 2004 Baptist Press reported, "the vast majority of Protestant clergy in America believe strongly that salvation comes only through Jesus Christ and that they have a responsibility to evangelize members of non-Christian faiths, but they also are willing to partner with non-Christian faith groups to accomplish good for society, according to a recent study. Ellison Research, a full-...

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Putin Urges Religious Leaders to Join Fight Against Religious Intolerance

October 12, 2004

Source: Federation of Jewish Communities of the CIS

http://www.fjc.ru/news/newsArticle.asp?AID=212098

On October 12, 2004 Federation of Jewish Communities of the CIS reported, "Russian President Vladimir Putin urged the nation’s religious leaders last week to join the state’s efforts in the fight against terrorism and warned citizens against responding to recent terror attacks with religious intolerance. 'We must be united in the understanding of the...

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Vibrant and Varied Religious Life at Stanford

October 11, 2004

Source: The Stanford Daily

http://daily.stanford.edu/tempo?page=content&id=14832&repository=0001_article

On October 11, 2004 The Stanford Daily reported, "Stanford is home to religious groups from Bahá’í to Zoroastrianism. According to Dean of Religious Life Scotty McLennan, approximately half of Stanford students are affiliated to some degree with a religious institution... While there is a core of religious groups at Stanford, there...

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People of All Faiths Pray for Hostage Bigley

October 10, 2004

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3730576.stm

On October 10, 2004 the BBC News reported, "Prayers have been said for murdered hostage Ken Bigley at church services all over Britain. British diplomats in Baghdad are still trying to retrieve the body of the 62-year-old engineer who was kidnapped and beheaded in Iraq... Mr. Bigley was remembered at special church services in his home city of Liverpool on Sunday... The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Liverpool, Patrick...

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Interfaith Event in Oregan to Focus on Peace in Middle East

October 9, 2004

Source: The Oregonian

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On October 9, 2004 The Oregonian reported, "The Wholistic Peace Institute, led by Gary Alan Spanovich, is behind the evening that promises to use at least three languages: words to challenge people's minds, music to speak to their hearts, and food and conversation to satisfy their souls. The topic for the evening will be peace in the Middle East, and the experts will be six Portland religious leaders, all of whom...

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Launch of Progressive Muslim Union of North America

October 9, 2004

Source: The Register Gaurd

Wire Service: AP

http://www.registerguard.com/news/2004/10/09/f4.rel.muslim.1009.html

On October 9, 2004 the Associated Press reported, "on Nov. 15, as the holy month of Ramadan is expected to end, a group of mostly young Muslims plans to launch the Progressive Muslim Union of North America in New York. As their name suggests, the organization will take positions that conservatives consider...

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Relatives of Persons Killed in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Advocate for Peace

October 9, 2004

Source: Times Leader

http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/entertainment/gossip/9842544.htm

On October 9, 2004 Times Leader reported, "A group striving to end violence in the Middle East will bring its message of peace and forgiveness to the area this week. Parents' Circle-Families Forum, an association of bereaved individuals who have lost relatives and loved ones in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, will have two delegates visit five...

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Interfaith Forum Focuses on Common Ground Between Islam and West

October 8, 2004

Source: IslamOnline.net

http://www.islam-online.net/English/News/2004-10/08/article03.shtml

On October 8, 2004 IslamOnline.net reported, "This Spanish city seems to be the most suitable for hosting a conference on interfaith dialogue. Once the historic capital of the western Islamic empire for eight centuries, Cordoba had acted as a melting pot where scholars and scientists of various faiths lived in a peaceful co-existence. The tolerant...

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