“Honouring Diverse Beliefs in Our Communities: A Conversational Toolkit” From Atheism to Zoroastrianism, people draw on different belief systems to guide the ways they think and act. How can we respond to this important element of diversity in our communities? What are the risks involved? What do we stand to gain? “Honouring Diverse Beliefs in Our Communities: A Conversational Toolkit”
Read moreCoalition for the “Initiative for a UN Decade of Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue, Understanding and Cooperation for Peace” Dear all, I returned home last night after a very successful 3 day meeting of the Coalition. I will include a detailed report of the meeting as an attachment to my Interfaith Activities Committee Report. Meanwhile, let me share some good news.
Read moreFrom NorthWest Indiana TImes: This Christmas season picture a peaceful, 2000-plus-year-old scene of the Zoroastrian priest Artaban standing on the balcony of his Persian home while gazing into a midnight blue sky. He views a bright star that was to herald the birth of the Messiah. He hastily sets off to join the other three Magi in a prearranged location
Read moreThe visit by the senior-most primate bishop of the worldwide Anglican community gave a fresh impetus to the Zoroastrians in UK. “To the best of my knowledge it is the first time in the history of Christianity and Zoroastrianism that an Archbishop of Canterbury has made an official visit to a Zoroastrian place of worship,” remarked Malcolm Deboo, president of
Read moreHis Holiness the Dalai Lama inaugurated the 33rd World Congress of the International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF) held in Kochi, Kerala from September 4-7, 2010. Dr Homi Dhalla, chairman of the working party of the Congress, welcomed the Dalai Lama, as per an e-mail received by Parsiana from Dhalla. “It is but apt that you, who have being carrying
Read moreFriends, The attached file has a copy of a picture with caption below it, that appeared in the local Indian community newspaper India-West. You will need to Zoom In to view the .jpg file attachment clearly. It shows Zarathushti participation (on an Interfaith Council float) in the July 4 2010 (U.S. Independence Day) Parade held in Huntington Beach, California, which
Read more9/11 Unity Walk – “Building Peace by Serving Each Other.” Where: Embassy Row, Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC When: Sunday, September 12 from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm In a post-9/11 world, the Unity Walk brings thousands of people representing hundreds of organizations, religious backgrounds and diplomatic communities to walk in unity down Embassy Row in Washington, D.C.
Read morePatheos.com is an online destination to engage in the global dialogue about religion and spirituality and to explore and experience the world’s beliefs. Patheos is designed to serve as a resource for those seeking to learn more about different belief systems, as well as participate in productive, moderated conversations on some of today’s most discussed and debated topics. Announcing the
Read moreWe would like to extend an invitation on behalf of our friends at the North American Interfaith Network (NAIN) to attend NAINConnect 2010, July 24-28 in Salt Lake City. There is still time to register! Registration details can be found here: http://www.nain.org/NainConnect2010.htm Why attend NAINConnect? NAIN Chair Bettina Gray explains: Are you being challenged in your local community
Read moreSALAAM! THIS IS PROF. TAJAR FROM MANILA, PHILIPPINES; I WOULD LIKE TO SEND SOME OF MY RESEARCH WORK TO YOU, I HOPE YOU WOULD LIKE THEM,TOO! Contribution of Persia to the World Civilization.doc XP Holy Qu’ran + Persian Words in Arabic and Filipino Persian Civilization!
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