The city of Atlanta held its first Day of Religious Pluralism on Thursday, marking the 51st anniversary of the death of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with a continued mission to deepen Atlantans’ understanding of one another, and to promote a safe, respectful and inclusive city. An official proclamation for the inaugural day was signed last…
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Religions in Pakistan: ‘A look at various religions that are practised in Pakistan’ – Photo documentary on MSN com
Pakistani Christian women show their bangles near a crucifix as part of Christmas celebrations in Punjab’s provincial city of Multan Reuters Show Thumbnails 4 of 16 Click the link or the photo to view all 16 photographs on MSN com ->>>>><<<<<-
Lectures to Train Teachers in Interfaith Education – Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue
The Doha International Centre for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID) and the Faculty of Islamic Studies at Qatar Foundation have organised a series of lectures for teachers and the Supreme Council of Education officials in order to equip students with the skills and understanding to interact and communicate effectively and respectfully with other cultures. The purpose of…
Pluralist Mike Ghause’s article on Huffington Post: ‘Sri Krishna’s Birthday Celebrations, Happy Janmashtami’
Janmashtami is the celebration of Sri Krishna’s birthday, the man who is the eighth Avatar (representation) of Vishnu, meaning the facet of creator that manages the preservation aspect of life. “snip” Indeed, my life is greatly influenced and affected by a single verse from Bhagvad Gita: “Finding the truth is one’s own responsibility.” I owe…
Comparative Theology in Germany: Muslims and Christians Discussing Nietzsche – By Ursula Rüssmann at Qantara de
Klaus von Stosch Stosch is the most important representative of Comparative Theology in Germany. In his new reference work, Stosch writes that this course of studies is a “guide to the world of religions”. Ursula Rüssmann introduces the man and his theology of dialogue Klaus von Stosch, University of Paderborn At some point,…
Minister Baird Meets with His Highness the Aga Khan in Paris – Canada GC CA News
September 2, 2011 Paris, France Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird meets with His Highness the Aga Khan, 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, in Paris on September 2, 2011. They met to discuss the issue of combating religious intolerance and Canada’s commitment to create the Office of Religious Freedom. Minister Baird and…
Public opinion, political strategies and the new Egypt – by H.A. Hellyer at CG News Service
Cairo – There’s a new Egypt now — an Egypt where public opinion actually matters. The country has gone through a tumultuous seven months and Ramadan provides something of a break from politics as Muslim communities engage in a month of fasting and spiritual contemplation. But parliamentary elections are drawing closer — probably within the…
‘Medina Charter and Pluralism’ – by Sean William WHITE. Listen the audio and read the article on how pluralism was advanced and instated in Medina
July – August 2010 Issue : 76:‘The Fountain’ The above Link is updated on 28.04.13 (PBSJ) Sean William WHITE The clash of civilizations, cultures, tribes, and religions seems to be prevalent throughout all of history. At the same time, history reveals simultaneous conflict and efforts to resolve tensions and division feeding animosity through mediation, diplomacy,…
Inter-Faith Studies in Indonesia: ‘Patient Bridge-Builders’
Source: Qantara.de ***** The Indonesian Consortium for Religious Studies brings together students from a Muslim, Christian and secular university and promotes dialogue with members of other faiths and non-believers. Anett Keller reports from Yogyakarta Headscarves alongside loose flowing hair, batik shirts alongside polo shirts: The students at the Indonesian Consortium for Religious Studies come from…
Indonesia: “Freedom of Religion Must Also Apply to Minorities” – Interview with Franz Magnis-Suseno
Franz Magnis-Suseno is a German-born Jesuit Priest and professor of philosophy in Indonesia. In this interview with Anett Keller, the naturalised Indonesian citizen talks about Indonesia’s anti-pornography law, religious tolerance, and the definition of blasphemy : Tireless advocate for religious tolerance: the Jesuit priest and professor of philosophy Franz Magnis-Suseno A series of developments in…
Muhammad Asad: A Jewish Lawrence of Arabia – An Qantara article
Born to a rabbi family in Habsburg Austria-Hungary, Muhammad Asad became an important twentieth-century Islamic thinker. Asad was a great traveller, a journalist, linguist, translator, social critic, reformist, diplomat, political scientist, and theologian. Today he is a landmark for a tolerant and contemporary interpretation of the faith. A portrait by Lewis Gropp A hermeneuticist of…
The shared value of religious pluralism — A conversation with Eboo Patel (Part 1) – The Ismaili
Eboo Patel is the Founder and Executive Director of Interfaith Youth Core, an organisation that promotes mutual respect and pluralism among young people from different religious traditions. The 34-year-old Rhodes scholar also advises United States President Barack Obama, who appointed him a member of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships in February…
“Islam Was Always Part of Europa” – Interview with the Historian Michael Borgolte
Present-day Muslim immigration is returning Europe to its former historical state: the continent was a place of religious plurality from late antiquity on. Ralph Bollmann spoke to the historian Michael Borgolte about the history of Muslims in Europe Michael Borgolte: “Medieval history shows us that a modus vivendi between Christian and Muslim political systems is…
