vortiops.blogg.se - Joining hands interfaith

I was hooked! Over my first year or two, I developed a practice of helping couples to go deeply into themselves in order to find out who they are and what marriage is all about to them. When I was student at an interfaith seminary 11 years ago, I was exposed to the ways and forms of celebration and ritual in many cultures and religions. Instead, these events were viewed as quiet expres-sions of a couple’s commitment and acknowledgment of God’s blessing of it. I grew up Quaker, a member of the Society of Friends, and we didn’t celebrate life events in the way most religions do, with fanfare and rituals. We disarm religious hatred by confronting sources of misunderstanding and through the development of resources within our respective communities that inspire us to honor the legitimacy and distinctiveness of other traditions.Ĭlick here to view a list of some local houses of worship.When I first learned about creating wedding ceremonies to honor and mark the important transitions in life, I was captivated. By shaping a new relationship among Christians, Jews, and Muslims, we addresses the contemporary challenges of religious pluralism in scholarship, teaching, and outreach.

Mission Statement: The Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies is an independent, educational non-profit that seeks to advance interreligious dialogue and understanding.

Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies ( ICJS ) .

Mission Statement à A national non-profit organization working towards an America where people of different faiths, worldviews, and traditions can bridge differences and find common values to build a shared life together.

Ted Talk "Interfaith Cooperation: An Invitation for All Beliefs".

Ted Talk Video by the Interfaith Amigos.

General Interfaith Resources (All Religions) Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Christian Religions.Dialogue With Muslims Committee Statement.Peace and Justice Studies Club - Raising awareness about peace and non-violence through a variety of events, and gaining academic support.Ĭhristians looking for Interfaith Resources.Raising awareness about issues faced by multiracial individuals through programming, service projects, inclusiveness, and creating a safe and non-judgmental space for students. Multiracial and Inter-Ethnic Student Association (MISA) - Celebrating and promoting multiracial and inter-ethnic individuals.Middle East Relief Initiative - Raising awareness about Middle Eastern cultures, breaking down negative stereotypes, and fundraising to benefit organizations that help people in the Middle East.Heart of Zen Meditation Group - Creating opportunities to learn about and participate in guided meditation.InterVarsity Christian Fellowship - Non-denominational, Christian group with a vision to see spiritual lives awakened and enlivened as we seek God together.Educating students about Islam and promoting peaceful interaction among individuals of all faiths and beliefs. Muslim Student Association (MSA)- Fulfilling needs and providing support to Muslim students and anyone interested in Islam.Diversity Peer Educators (DPE) - Addressing issues related to diversity and multiculturalism such as race, gender, sexual preference, and physical and mental disabilities through education.Better Together - Students for Interfaith action.