Upcoming event 21 September – International Day of Peace… Choosing Goodness By Meghan Mulvenna, 9/11 Unity Walk Director Greetings of Peace, In just a few weeks, the annual 9/11 Unity Walk will fill the sidewalks of Embassy Row in Washington, DC. This planning stage is full of details and as I keep reminding the organizing team, full of energy. Regardless of
Read more911 Unity Walk (21 September 2014) 9/11 Unity Walk – On September 21st, The international day of prayer for peace,every house of worship on Embassy Row opens their doors to each other, in one of the most authentic interfaith events in Washington, DC. Since 2005, thousands of people from different walks of life have come together to learn and share each others’ culture. The intention is simple:
Read moreDr. Homi B. Dhalla, Religious Scholar, Zoroastrian Religion, Mumbai, presenting his Paper at the International Conference on “Saviour in various religions and their outlook about the future off the world” held on 15th June 2014 at the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Hyderabad.
Read moreJoin Us for A Public Dialogue on the Role of Sacred Scriptures Panel presentation with diverse faith leaders followed by small group dialogues. Tuesday, June 10, 2014 7:30 – 9:00 PM New York Avenue Presbyterian Church 1313 New York Avenue NW Washington D.C. (Metered parking available on New York Ave. and H St. Paid parking at Atlantic garage at 1399
Read morepresents A Forum for Peace Daisaku Ikeda’s Proposals to the UN We still have a few seats left for our Culture of Peace event at 2PM on Sunday, February 23 when we welcome the Toda Institute’s Dr. Olivier Urbain, for a look at the peace philosophy of Buddhist thinker and peacebuilder Daisaku Ikeda as expressed through his 31 years of peace proposals. Seating
Read moreI am happy to announce that the 2014 Young Adult Scholarship application is now live! Here is the direct link to the scholarship application page:https://www.smartrecruiters.com/NorthAmericanInterfaithNetwork/75141235-2014-nain-connect-young-adult-scholarship-application. Please share this news with your friends and colleagues, particularly if you know someone who might be a good candidate for the scholarship. And if you are eligible for the scholarship, consider submitting an application
Read more$25,000 Prize Waits for Registered Events of World Interfaith Harmony Week The registration for World Interfaith Harmony Week 2014 is on, and the winning organizer will be awarded a $25,000 prize. Why do it? To inspire harmony across the world through any event, from a community-focused gathering, to internationally reaching campaign, with the United Nations official World Interfaith Harmony Week, February 1 –
Read moreNorth American Interfaith Network Issues – Save The Date for Detroit Connect The Interfaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit is hosting this year’s NAIN conferenceSunday, August 10 through Wednesday August 13 at Michigan’s Wayne State University. Connect2014 will focus on a theme of Bridging Borders and Boundaries, and is now open for early bird registration. Dr. Mary Nelson, the Parliament’s executive director, says she
Read moreHow much is Religion to blame for all the fighting in the world? Edward Canfor-Dumas confronts a Muslim and a Zoroastrian – Maajid Nawaz, of the Quilliam Foundation, and Jehangir Sarosh, of the World Council of Religions for Peace – with the worst of Religion’s legacy: violence, war, links to power and privilege, oppression of women, a blind eye turned
Read moreDr. Homi Dhalla was invited to Astana (Kazakhstan) to attend the Congress of Leaders of the World and Traditional Religions in early October 2013. About 30 religious leaders and scholars belonging to various faiths were in attendance. This meeting was chaired by Mr. Kairat Mami, Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament. Dr. Dhalla delivered a talk on the various
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