Source: The Church of England Newspaper

Source: Ripon College Colleg Days

http://www.riponcollegedays.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2004/04/07/4073782127de1

On April 7, 2004 Ripon College Colleg Days reported, "Sunday, the international dinner kicked off a series of events as part of 'One World, Many Faiths,' a celebration of religious diversity on campus sponsored by the Cultural Diversity Club and the religion department, heightening an already growing discussion among college students...

Source: State Telegraph Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Source: The Cornell Daily Sun

http://cornelldailysun.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2004/04/07/40738e8f42ffd

On April 7, 2004 The Cornell Daily Sun reported, "Anabel Taylor Hall, built in 1894, still bears its founder, Myron C. Taylor's, statement of purpose on its stone walls:'Religion is the greatest force in the world today. Anabel Taylor Hall, as an interfaith center, is built on the simple conception that we are all believers in God and human liberty,...

Source: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

http://www.nccbuscc.org/comm/archives/2004/04-064.htm

On April 7, 2004 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops reported, "Thirteen Catholic bishops participated in a specially designed three-day program for bishops on Islam and Catholic-Muslim relations, March 15-18, 2004. The second of three such institutes, sponsored by the Subcommittee on Interreligious Dialogue of the United States Conference of Catholic...

Source: Zogby International

http://www.zogby.com/news/ReadNews.dbm?ID=817

On April 7, 2004 Zogby International reported, "A new global religion study by the University of Rochester and Zogby International of 11 different religious groups shows that people around the world hold many similar values, and are very similar in steps they would take to achieve their personal goals. In Israel, Jews and Muslims consider being well educated (91%) of highest importance, followed by...

Source: The Kansas City Star

Source: The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A53316-2004Apr5.html

On April 6, 2004 The Washington Post published an editorial responding to the current controversy over the "under God" clause in the pledge of allegiance, noting that the atheist challenge to God in the pledge clause has caused all religious people to consider their faiths more rigorously. The article notes, "All religious traditions interact with their times....

Source: Newsday.com

http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/ny-bc-ct--jewsandchristians0404apr04,0,6089393.story?coll=ny-ap-regional-wire

On April 4, 2004 Newsday.com reported, "As the Jewish holiday of Passover begins at sundown Monday and Christians observe Holy Week, leaders of both religions say more must be done to build connections between them. 'The ongoing work has slowed down tremendously,' said...

Source: Antara

http ://w ww.antara.co.id/e_berita.asp?id=145925&th=2004

On April 4, 2004 Antara reported, "Six religious figures representing Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism and Confuciounism, conducted prayers in their respective ways for the success of the 2004 general elections. These figures on behalf of the Indonesian Committee for Religions and Peace chaired by Din Syamsuddin performed their prayers at Borobudur Hotel`s National Tabulation Center on Sunday. Also present at the occasion were Susongko,...

Source: The Scotsman

http://news.scotsman.com/scotland.cfm?id=383252004

On April 4, 2004 The Scotsman reported, "Pagans are set to receive approval from one of Scotland’s leading religious bodies for the first time. They are expected to be admitted to the Scottish Interfaith Council, which represents all the main faiths in Scotland, and hope the move will pave the way for official state recognition of pagan weddings and funerals as well as special leave for events...

Source: Episcopal News Service

http://www.dfms.org/3577_34875_ENG_HTM.htm?menu=undefined

On April 2, 2004 the Episcopal News Service reported, "During an election year, the importance of casting informed votes and underlining how each and every ballot makes a difference cannot be emphasized enough, according to Faithful Democracy, a coalition of religious organizations which is committed to promoting faithful engagement in the democratic process. A press...

Source: U.S. Newswire

http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=173-04012004

On April 1, 2004 U.S. Newswire issued a press release from the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, responding to the proposed Unborn Victims of Violence Act. The release included the following statement from Reverend Carlton W. Veazey, president of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice: "President Bush's signing today of the so-called "Unborn Victims of...

Author: Peter Laurence

Source: Spirituality in Higher Education Newsletter

http://www.spirituality.ucla.edu/newsletter_new/past_pdf/volume_1/vol_1_issue_1/EoT.pdf

Early development

"I came here because I knew that a movement was starting÷" declared Cheryl Keen of Antioch College at the first national gathering sponsored by Education as Transformation in 1998. According to Victor Kazanjian, Dean of...

Source: Inter Press Service News Agency

http://www.ipsnews.net/interna.asp?idnews=23116

On March 31, 2004 the Inter Press Service News Agency reported, "The past few days have seen religious leaders around Africa take the lead in addressing violence on the continent. In Zimbabwe, clerics from various Christian denominations gathered in Harare and Bulawayo to pray for peace in their country, which is in the throes of political and economic hardship. Colleagues from...