Be an Interfaith Peacemaker!

 

Read about UPF Interfaith Harmony Week events in 2011

Suggested readings: English, Russian.
See also worldinterfaithharmonyweek.com,
Committee of Religious NGOs at the UN

Study what religions have in common
World Scripture: A Comparative Anthology of Sacred Texts

Organize a ceremony of reconciliation
Bridge of Peace, Mixing the Waters of Peace, Breaking the Arrows of War

Show a documentary movie followed by a discussion
See examples

Join interfaith projects
Religious Youth Service
Middle East Peace Initiative

Take an online conflict-resolution course
US Institute of Peace: free Interfaith Conflict Resolution course  

Learn peacemaking through video games
PeaceMaker
A Force More Powerful

PowerPoint presentations comparing sacred texts

• One Family under God
• The Golden Rule
• Compassion
• Reconciliation
• Good Governance
• Interdependence

UPF Statement
on Interreligious Dialogue

This age of globalization needs enlightened leaders in each faith who can examine their sacred writings and traditions and identify the aspects that can benefit all humanity as well as those that preserve each religion's identity. Our challenge is to honor the Divine indwelling in a way that encourages understanding, respect, and cooperation among people of all faiths for the well-being of our communities and peace in the world.

Proposal for an interreligious council at the UN

World peace can be fully accomplished only when the wisdom and efforts of the world's religious leaders, who represent the internal concerns of the mind and conscience, work cooperatively and respectfully with national leaders. Read more.

Your contributions welcomed

Submit insights from your religious tradition about issues of concern to the United Nations. Email statements (300-500 words) to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• A sampling of insights

Promoting interfaith understanding and cooperation Read All Articles (197)

See Also

- UN Resolution 65/5 proclaiming World Interfaith Harmony Week, first week of February each year
- Education About Religions and Beliefs
- International Center for Religion and Diplomacy
- International Interfaith Center
- Parliament of the World's Religions
- United Religions Initiative: Cooperation Circles
- US Institute of Peace: Religion and Peacemaking Program
- World Conference of Religions for Peace
- World Congress of Faiths
- The Meeting Place of Truth, Mercy, Justice and Peace, by John Paul Lederach

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