Interfaith

Britain’s Hindu Temple Prays for World Peace

April 25, 2007

Source: Daily News & Analysis

http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1092912

LONDON: A Hindu chaplain of Britain’s armed forces led religious leaders of different faiths in four-day prayers for world peace and unity at a temple in north England.

The event, organised by Acharya Krishan K. Attri - the first Hindu chaplain of the armed forces, included performing the Shri Shat Chandi Mahayagya, which was conducted by 20 priests, of who two were from India....

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A Bridge Between Cops and Community

April 25, 2007

Author: ERIK ORTIZ

Source: Orange County Register

http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/news/local/article_1668388.php

ANAHEIM – Strengthening rapport with the city's Arab-American and Muslim communities required Anaheim police officer Omar Adham to show his trustworthiness.

Being Egyptian-American and speaking some Arabic were assets for the officer, but in a way, his uniform spoke louder.

"Typically,...

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"Change of Conscience Can Become a Turning Point," a Commentary by Jehan Perera

April 24, 2007

Author: Jehan Perera

Source: Daily Mirror

http://www.dailymirror.lk/2007/04/24/opinion/01.asp

The role of religion in peace making was celebrated last week at a South Asia Inter Faith Harmony Conclave in New Delhi. Representatives from several religions were present at the event. Unlike multi religious celebrations in Sri Lanka which usually consists of four major religions, the conclave in India had nine religious leaders giving their blessings. The...

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A Common Belief in the Earth

April 23, 2007

Author: Sona Patel

Source: The Tribune

http://www.sanluisobispo.com/183/story/23557.html

People from around San Luis Obispo County representing numerous faiths filled the pews of a local church listening to passages from the Quran and singing hymns as part of Earth Day celebrations.

Residents of Islamic, Christian, Jewish and other faiths shared their beliefs on protecting the environment at the Congregational Church of San Luis Obispo on...

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Poland Seeks to End Stereotypes at March

April 22, 2007

Author: Vanessa Gera

Source: Phillyburbs

Wire Service: AP

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/89-04132007-1329946.html

WARSAW, Poland - For Eric Robertson, Poland was a place frozen in black and white snapshots, preserved in his mind as the site of the Holocaust's death camps.

This week, however, the 17-year-old from Greensboro, N.C., stood in a Warsaw school gymnasium and played bluegrass on...

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Group for Youth was a Response to Violence

April 22, 2007

Source: The Indianapolis Star

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070422/OPINION/704220338/1002/OPINION

As a college student, Eboo Patel was dismayed as he looked around the world and saw young people of different faiths fighting and killing each other.

He was saddened that so few young people attended international conferences that brought together people of various faiths to talk about peace.

Patel...

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Interfaith Group's New Leader Still Answers First Calling -- Social Action

April 22, 2007

Author: Connie Paige

Source: The Boston Globe

http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/04/22/interfaith_groups_new_leader_still_answers_first_calling____social_action/

Alexander Levering Kern is a man of strong beliefs. Just look at his police record.

Last month, Kern was arrested outside the White House -- the second time he was taken into custody for...

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Russia Flocks To Patron Saints

April 21, 2007

Author: PETER FINN

Source: The Tampa Tribune/The Washington Post

http://www.tbo.com/news/nationworld/MGB29PNIR0F.html

MOSCOW - Sergei Privalov, a soft-spoken priest who heads the Russian Orthodox Church's Department for Cooperation with the Military, Law Enforcement and the Security Services, is a busy man.

Everyone wants a patron saint.

"It's like a wave we are witnessing," he said. He pulled out a recent letter from the church...

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