1. The document discusses reconciliation from the perspectives of many world religions and spiritual leaders. It provides quotes from religious texts and leaders about forgiveness, unity, love, and reconciliation.
2. Political leaders who advocated for reconciliation are also quoted, including Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, Martin Luther King Jr., and Nelson Mandela.
3. The Dalai Lama and other spiritual leaders emphasize that the major religions share a core message of love, compassion, forgiveness and making these qualities part of daily life in order to achieve reconciliation and peace.
New Zealand: Christian Identity in a Multi-Faith Worldbrianmclaren
This document discusses building strong Christian identity in a multi-faith world in a benevolent rather than hostile way. It argues that religious differences alone do not divide people, but rather the tendency to build identity through hostility towards others. It suggests moving beyond seeing doctrines as dividing "centering idols" and instead viewing them as "healing teachings" that can bind people together. The document advocates for specifically teaching one's own religious traditions to children to promote spiritual literacy and understanding of other faiths, rather than taking a vague non-religious approach.
Jihad refers to the struggle to live out the Muslim faith fully and promote virtue. There are three main types: the internal struggle against sin; the struggle to build a just society; and armed defense of Islam if necessary. Jihad becomes compulsory when Muslim lives, religion or lands are under threat, and is subject to strict rules about protecting non-combatants and showing mercy to prisoners according to Islamic scripture and teachings.
Christianity promotes high moral values that are beneficial for society. Some examples of Christian values that can strengthen culture include loving one's neighbor, preferring others' interests above one's own, being patient and avoiding rash judgment, giving to those in need and being generous, and living with wisdom, honesty, and obedience to authorities. However, the document notes that democracy should be avoided as it requires compromise of values and can create strife.
Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas was a 19th century religious leader and reformer from Qadian, India who claimed to be the promised Messiah and Mahdi. He founded the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. He had a keen interest in religion from a young age and deeply studied Islam and other faiths. Over time, he received divine revelations and his mission was to revive Islamic teachings and bring people of different faiths together. In 1889, under divine guidance, he established the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, which has since grown worldwide. He authored over 80 books defending and explaining Islam. Some of his major works included The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam and Jesus in India. He advocated peace, justice
The document discusses the history and divisions within Islam and the Islamic world. It then discusses various causes of conflict between the Islamic world and the West, including issues like support for Israel, military interventions, and failures to protect Muslim groups. It explores different types and motivations for terrorism. The rest of the document calls for greater understanding between cultures and religions, tolerance, and nonviolent solutions to conflicts. It provides quotes on peace from various world leaders and religious figures.
The document discusses lessons learned from parenting and hopes for a new faith curriculum called Faith Forward. It shares that daily prayer, connecting faith to life experiences, acts of service, sharing struggles, and surrounding children with community helped. It also notes that unexplained exposure to fundamentalism and not preparing for Christian diversity did not work. The author hopes Faith Forward will develop curriculums around love, God, contemplation, justice, and involving children in the Christian community from an early age.
The document discusses the history and perspectives on suicide attacks and terrorism from an Islamic viewpoint. It provides historical examples of suicide attacks from different conflicts and defines jihad. It explains that greater jihad refers to spiritual struggle while lesser jihad refers to physical struggle in self-defense. It outlines rules of war in Islam that prohibit harming civilians or destroying property. The document argues that a true Muslim cannot be a terrorist, as the Quran preaches peace, tolerance and nonviolence. It contrasts Osama Bin Laden's radical interpretations with the teachings of love, dialogue and understanding in the Quran.
Practical lessons from the Bible. This lesson helps believers take their belief and apply it to real life by expanding their faith in Christ beyond the bounds of their understanding.
The church responds to terrorism and violencereece reece
The document discusses the Catholic Church's views on terrorism and violence. It makes three key points:
1) Terrorism threatens and kills indiscriminately, disregarding human dignity, and can never be justified. No religion should tolerate or preach terrorism.
2) The common victims of terrorism are innocent civilians used as a means to a selfish goal. Acts of terrorism are condemned by the Catholic Church.
3) The Church promotes peace in the world as part of its mission. It believes the kingdom of God is built through love and non-violence, not force, and acts of terrorism and violence destroy life and contradict Church teachings.
This document discusses faith during times of suffering through references to various people and events. It summarizes the story of St. Alphonsa and her ministry helping the poor, sick, orphaned and dying. It then describes the suffering of Christians in Orissa, India in 2007, where over 5,000 homes were burned, over 18,000 people were injured, and 93 people were killed. Finally, it discusses how faith can be inspired through suffering, referencing the stories of the burning bush and Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego surviving the fiery furnace.
The document outlines four stages of faith development:
1) Simplicity - characterized by dualistic thinking and dependence on authority figures
2) Complexity - focused on effectiveness and success, with authorities seen as coaches
3) Perplexity - a relativistic stage where little is seen as certain and authorities are distrusted
4) Harmony - an integrated stage seeking wisdom through service and mutual relationships
It notes strengths and weaknesses at each stage and observes that leaders often guide others within their own stage of development. The goal is not to rush through stages but learn from each one.
This document discusses compassionate economics and whether its vision can spread widely. It begins with some preliminary thoughts and an apology for the current state of the modern extractive, industrial, colonial and consumerist economy. It then discusses views of the economy, society and environment. Several quotes note issues with treating the earth and resources as things to exploit without limits. The document discusses postmodern economic models that are regenerative, focused on services/recycling, promote local and fair trade, and aim for steady state economies. It also includes comparisons of conventional and emerging views on theological and economic issues. Overall, the document critically examines the current economic system and explores more compassionate and sustainable alternatives.
Leaders require courage to act during crises, compassion for those suffering, and involvement on the front lines. They must maintain conviction in their beliefs without wavering and control without panicking in the face of conflict. True leadership honors those who came before in fighting for shared beliefs and values.
- The document is an article from The Review of Religions magazine from November 2017.
- The main article discusses the purpose of the Promised Messiah's advent, explaining that it was to show people the path to God.
- Other articles in the magazine include discussions on women's rights in Islam, the meaning of the Muslim pledge, and a preview of an exhibit at the Ashmolean Museum on religious iconography.
barrington presbyterian christian identity in a multi faith worldbrianmclaren
This document discusses Christian identity in a multi-faith world. It begins by posing the question of whether peace can exist among people of different faiths who are passionately committed to their beliefs. It then examines how Christians have traditionally formed strong identities based on hostility toward other religions rather than hospitality. The document advocates for Christians developing an identity characterized by benevolence toward other religions through embracing doctrines as healing teachings rather than dividing centering idols. It explores four challenges - historical, doctrinal, liturgical, and missional - and how Christians can reimagine practices and approaches to build understanding across faiths.
The document discusses the origins and history of celebrating Christmas. It notes that Christmas tree traditions originated in pre-Christian European pagan traditions and were later incorporated into Christian celebrations. While Christmas is widely celebrated today, the document summarizes that there is no biblical or historical evidence that Jesus or his disciples celebrated or endorsed celebrating his birthday, and the modern Christmas tradition incorporating trees, spending, and commercialism began much later.
This document discusses the concept of Jihad in Islam. It begins by covering Islamic beliefs and then defines Jihad as meaning struggle or effort for excellence, which can take three forms: struggling against one's own evil desires; struggling against evil in society; and struggling in battle for self-defense or to end oppression. It notes that valid reasons for military Jihad include self-defense, resisting occupation, and protecting religious freedom, but that Jihad does not mean forcing religion on others or fighting for personal power or wealth. The document outlines Islamic rules of warfare, such as offering peace first, protecting non-combatants, avoiding destruction, and just treatment of prisoners. It stresses that Jihad should not be connected to terrorism.
1) Cultivating strong people skills is vital for effective leadership as people are a leader's most important asset.
2) Leaders must see people as individuals to be loved rather than avoided or exploited and should take on roles like a host, doctor, counselor or tour guide to help people based on their needs.
3) Developing an understanding of human psychology and applying principles like encouraging security, honoring individuals, providing hope and direction, and addressing needs can help a leader strengthen relationships and motivate followers.
Muslim leader calls for media responsibility in fight against extremismmuzaffertahir9
His Holiness also presented Ms Hadeel Qassim, with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Prize for the Advancement of Peace in recognition of her outstanding efforts to personally alleviate the suffering of thousands of refugee children stranded in dangerous and inhospitable camps in the Middle East.
During his address, His Holiness spoke of the fundamental need for justice and equity at all levels of society in order for genuine and long-lasting peace to be established.
He called on the media to use its influence
“as a force for good and a force for peace”
by publicising the positive activities of the majority of Muslims across the world as opposed to the
“tiny minority”
who were perpetrating mass cruelties falsely in the name of Islam.
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:
“In the very first chapter of the Holy Quran, it is stated that Allah the Almighty is the ‘Provider and Sustainer of all the worlds’. He is the Gracious and Ever Merciful. Thus, when Allah the Almighty is the Provider and Sustainer of all people and the Gracious and Merciful – how could it be that He desired for those who believed in Him to mercilessly murder, violently oppose or harm His Creation in any way? Of course the answer is that it is not possible.”
052712 christian vocation (media) - soo ewe jinAaron Khoo
The document discusses the role and responsibilities of journalists and mass media. It argues that they should [1] act justly by speaking up against injustices and corruption, reporting accurately and helping people make informed choices, [2] love mercy by giving voice to marginalized groups and promoting a kinder society, and [3] walk humbly with God by seeking God's approval over man's and influencing society rightly. Christians in media are urged to carry Christ's message and impact culture positively.
This document discusses Islam's perspective on peace from various angles:
1. The root word of Islam, "al-silm", means "submission" or "surrender" to God, reflecting the religion's emphasis on peace.
2. Islam teaches that diversity among humanity in terms of languages, colors, and opinions is a sign from God, and that all humans should be treated with dignity and equality.
3. While military conflict is allowed in self-defense if peaceful options fail, Islam strongly promotes peace, justice, forgiveness and protecting non-combatants according to hadith and Quranic verses presented. There is no compulsion in religion and religious tolerance is fundamental.
This document contains prayers and reflections for peace from various religious traditions. It includes prayers from Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, Taoism, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism and Shinto. The prayers call for peace within oneself, between neighbors, in families, communities and nations so that peace may prevail on Earth. They emphasize cultivating compassion, kindness, forgiveness and love as paths to overcome conflict, violence and war.
1) The document discusses common myths about Jihad in Islam, including that it means "holy war" or that Islam was spread by the sword.
2) It explains that Jihad actually means to strive or struggle, and identifies four main types - striving of the soul, against Satan, against enemies, and against injustice.
3) It argues that Islam promotes peace, not a "clash of civilizations", and prohibits violence against civilians like suicide bombings. Muslims are called to be peacemakers who resolve conflicts through dialogue and cooperation between civilizations.
Human Values – The Foundation for a Peaceful Worldmuzaffertahir9
Review of Religions December 2016
Human Values – The Foundation for a Peaceful World
On 17th October, 2016, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmadaba, Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, delivered a historic address at a special reception at Canada’s National Parliament in Ottawa, Canada’s capital city, emphasising the importance of governments ensuring the religious freedom of all their citizens and the need for peace and stability in world affairs. The Review of Religions is pleased to present the complete address below.
This document discusses the linking of faith between Jesus and Muhammad. It begins with an acknowledgement section thanking those who helped in the publication of the document. It then provides a recommendation from the Imam of Glasgow Central Mosque praising the author Shabbir Akhtar for his work promoting understanding between Islam and Christianity. The introduction provides context for renewed conflict between Christianity and Islam while praising Akhtar for his simple yet compelling message of unity.
The document discusses how Christianity and Judaism promote peace at both the individual and global levels. It provides passages from scripture about peace from both traditions. Christianity teaches that peace is founded on justice and is exemplified through Jesus' life and teachings of nonviolence, love and forgiveness. Judaism's teachings emphasize gemilut chasidim or loving-kindness, social justice, and avoiding hatred and violence according to the Torah and prophets. Both traditions offer individuals inner peace through practices like prayer, study, reflection and living virtuously.
This document provides an outline and summary of a presentation on human relations in Islam. It discusses the peaceful relations between the Prophet Muhammad and Jews/Christians, passages from the Quran promoting tolerance and justice, and sayings of the Prophet emphasizing kindness towards others. The presentation aims to promote understanding and cooperation between people of different faiths.
The document provides an overview of learning about peace based on a CRCNA Synodical recommendation from 2006. It discusses definitions of peacebuilding and peacemaking, true stories of peace from Nigeria and Iraq, principles of hope, lament, being prophetic and acting, and how learning about peace can change perspectives and inspire peace advocacy. Resources on peacebuilding, conflict transformation, and related organizations are also listed.
This document discusses the need for unity and brotherhood among people. It outlines various differences that divide people, such as religious, sectarian, social, cultural and political differences. It then provides teachings from the Quran, teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and other Islamic leaders that emphasize the importance of unity and treating all people, including those of other faiths or backgrounds, with equality, dignity and compassion. National leaders like Jinnah and Iqbal, as well as global figures, also advocated for unity over division. The document stresses that as humans and members of the Islamic faith, people should focus on their shared identities and realize the importance of unity for a just, peaceful and prosperous society.
Mediation of international dispute The Islamic perspectiveNasir Ahmad Yousefi
The dispute is a common social process with the multi-dimensional features. This phenomenon exists in all social systems, regardless of their location and time. As humans are social beings, disputes among them are inevitable. From time to time differences arise on various questions between the people living together. There are many ways to resolve disputes on the international stage in the framework of general international law, but whatever makes a valuation on a method compared with other methods is compatibility between the different characteristics created by the method of dispute resolution. Settlement of disputes has been addressed in Islamic culture. Peace and reconciliation in Islamic learning was emphasized by many religious scholars. Nevertheless Islamic law provides for settlement of disputes by many ways of Sulh including mediation. The purpose of this paper is to examine the principles on mediation laid down in the Quran and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), which are both the primary sources of Islamic law. The paper will seek to apply the deduced principles in contemporary mediation. This article also going to expresses that the Islamic methods can also be applicable in the peaceful resolution of international disputes.
Kook Jin Moon Address to Members of Malaysia ParliamentTimothy Elder
Kook Jin Moon spoke at a peace banquet with members of the Malaysian Parliament. He summarized his father Sun Myung Moon's teachings about creating religious harmony and peace in the world. His father convened emergency meetings with Christian and Muslim leaders to prevent wars in the Gulf and after 9/11. His father's autobiography describes his efforts over decades to promote interreligious understanding and remove divisions between faiths by emphasizing their shared beliefs and ideals of peace.
Address by Kook Jin Moon to Members of Malaysia ParliaTimothy Elder
Kook Jin Moon gave a speech thanking the members of the Malaysian Parliament for their invitation. He summarized his father Sun Myung Moon's teachings about creating religious harmony and a world of peace. His father convened emergency meetings between Christian and Muslim leaders to prevent war in the Gulf and after 9/11. His father's autobiography describes his efforts to promote interreligious understanding and prevent religious conflict by emphasizing their shared beliefs and values of peace.
This document summarizes the threats facing Christian civilization and calls Christians to take a bold stand on biblical authority. It discusses issues like the attacks on children, marriage, and gender, as well as threats like COVID lockdowns violating freedoms and Marxist ideologies dividing society. It urges Christians to understand the times and make their conscience captive to God's word, standing up for biblical truths despite persecution, as Luther did at the Diet of Worms. Facing trials, Christians should seek God's kingdom and contend for the faith.
The Path to Peace – Just Relations Between Nationsmuzaffertahir9
The Path to Peace –
Just Relations Between Nations
The keynote address by Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad,
Head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
Delivered at Capitol Hill, Washington D.C., USA, 27th June 2012
The Path to Peace – Just Relations Between Nationsmuzaffertahir9
The Path to Peace – Just Relations Between Nations
The keynote address by Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Delivered at Capitol Hill, Washington D.C., USA, 27th June 2012
An Overview of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
The Ahmadiyya Muslim community is a religious organisation, with branches in more than 193 countries. It is the most dynamic denomination of Islam in modern history, with an estimated membership of one hundred and sixty million worldwide.
It was established by Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835-1908) in 1889 in a small and remote village called Qadian in Punjab, India. He claimed to be the expected reformer of the latter days and the awaited one of the world community of religions (the Mahdiand Messiah of the latter days). The community he started is an embodiment of the benevolent message of Islam in its pristine purity that promotes peace and universal brotherhood based on a belief in the Gracious and Ever-Merciful God.
The document provides an introduction to the Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, which was founded in 1889 in India by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. It has over 10 million members worldwide in 143 countries. The Movement promotes peace, tolerance, and interfaith harmony. It believes the Holy Quran is the final message from God and the Holy Prophet Muhammad is the ultimate example. The current leader is Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, who guides the Movement from its international headquarters in London. The Movement is involved in extensive charitable work globally, including building mosques, schools and hospitals, and translating the Quran into many languages.
The document contains a prayer asking God to teach the speaker's heart where and how to seek and find God, though God has made and remade the speaker and given all good things, the speaker still does not truly know God and has not fulfilled their purpose. The prayer asks God to teach the speaker to seek God, as the speaker cannot do so without God's teaching, and to find God through love once the speaker finds God.
The document provides an overview of events organized by the Universal Peace Federation from 2000 to 2015, including assemblies, conferences, tours, and summits focused on peace, governance, and interreligious harmony in locations like New York City, Washington D.C., Seoul, and Tokyo. Some of the key events mentioned are the inaugural UPF convocation in 2005, a 100 city world peace tour in 2005, and annual world summits held in Seoul, Korea starting in 2013 to address topics like peace, security and human development.
The United Nations International Day of Peace is observed annually on September 21 to honor a cessation of hostilities and promote peace. In 2015, over 35 chapters of the Universal Peace Federation celebrated in at least 11 regions and 35 countries with events such as peace walks, interfaith ceremonies, and appointing new Ambassadors for Peace. Celebrations involved thousands of participants, including students, educators, religious and community leaders who discussed topics like conflict resolution, interfaith harmony, and building a more peaceful world.
The Universal Peace Federation and its Ambassadors for Peace have organized commemorations of the International Day of Peace each year since 2008 in over 104 nations and 250 cities worldwide. They have held various events annually on or around September 21st to honor the UN's call for peace, including celebrations in the Dominican Republic in 2008, activities in Afghanistan in 2009, and youth programs in Burkina Faso in 2010.
The document summarizes information about the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and its World Summit 2015 event. The UPF is an NGO dedicated to building peace through spiritual values. It organized the World Summit 2015 in Seoul to address issues of peace, security, and development. The summit brought together international leaders, including heads of state, to discuss how to prevent and resolve conflicts from spiritual perspectives.
In order to have citizens capable of creating peace in the world, we need stable families that instill values and capacities for peacebuilding. Marriage and the family serve a unique and essential purpose for optimum human development. Research is showing that straying from that purpose weakens the family, increasing disadvantages for the next generation and the future. Clarifying the value of the family will help us strengthen this essential building block of peace.
Observances by the Universal Peace Federation and partner organizations of World Interfaith Harmony Week 2013
World peace can be fully accomplished only when the wisdom and efforts of the world’s religious leaders are combined cooperatively and respectfully with the endeavors of national political leaders. Absent the recognition of spiritual principles, the world has drifted increasingly toward analyses and prescriptions that are materialistic and secular in nature. In so doing, we have lost sight of the profound wisdom to be found in humanity’s spiritual heritage.
Global institutions must be built on a foundation that takes into
Observances of UN International Women's Day 2011
The Universal Peace Federation upholds the essential value and central role of women in peacebuilding and human development.
UPF affirms the need for women to serve in leadership positions throughout the world in all sectors of society.
UPF recognizes the equal value of men and women. Their absolute value derives from a common origin, God. God is the origin of both men and women, and all of God’s creation manifests complementary masculine and feminine aspects.
Men and women are extensions and manifestations of God’s harmonious masculinity and femininity. The complementary relationship between men and women expresses the wholeness of human experience. Thus, there should be no gender discrimination but rather harmony of the sexes through love.
Throughout history, women have taken the leading role in cultivating families as the dwelling places of peace, love, and health in shaping the individual character of children, and in fostering harmonious social relationships. In the family, both father and mother are equally entitled to reverence and honor. The path toward establishing global peace begins with strengthening families.
The ideal of peace is at the core of all religions. Through dialogue and mutual understanding, there can be peace among religions, and peace among religions is a necessary prerequisite for world peace. Women can and should play a central role in promoting interfaith understanding and cooperation.
UPF emphasizes the essential importance of women in addressing issues of peace and development in all sectors, including politics, business, culture, and religion. Women must be encouraged and empowered to assume leadership roles in the resolution of conflict, peacebuilding, and sustainable development.
UPF supports the achievement of the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals, which include improved status, education, health, and physical well-being of women. Six of these eight goals are related to women; therefore, by uplifting the condition of women, the Millennium Development Goals will be advanced.
Highlights of the Universal Peace Federation's activities around the world in 2014.
On local, national, and global levels, interreligious councils provide a platform for people of diverse faiths to contribute their wisdom and work effectively for peace alongside representatives of government, business, and civil society.
UPF acknowledges the need for careful and measurable use of enforcement such as political, military, and civil power to sustain lasting peace. At the same time we strongly emphasize the pursuit of internal solutions that are essential to peacebuilding. UPF has been a leading exponent of “track two” diplomacy, with particular emphasis on the role and responsibility of religious and spiritual leaders to transcend historical self-interest and pursue the ideal of “One family under God.”
UPF is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. We support and promote the work of the United Nations and the achievement of sustainable development goals.
Marriage, parenting, and the family are the foundations of sustainable human development and the building blocks of society. Educational programs present the personal and social benefits of marriage, promote a marriage-friendly culture, teach relationship skills, and encourage spiritual growth through relationships.
UPF's leadership conferences and seminars focus on the urgent need for new vision and leadership based on core values and universal principles of peacebuilding.
Service-learning programs bring together youth from different cultures and religions in order to promote mutual understanding and respect. Participants serve a community in need, visit religious and historic sites, and learn communication and team-building skills.
Observances of the UN International Day of Peace, September 21, 2014 organized by the Universal Peace Federation in Albania, Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, Benin, Bolivia, Cambodia, Canada, Central African Republic, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, DR Congo, Ecuador, Estonia, France, Gabon, Germany, Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, LIthuania, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Moldova, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Russia, San Marino, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, and the US.
The theme for the International Day of Peace 2014 was "The Rights of Peoples to Peace."
Along with human rights, there are human responsibilities. In order for human rights to be honored, respected and practiced, each individual should appreciate and practice his or her own portion of responsibilities. Likewise, in order for "we the peoples" to enjoy the "right of peace" it is necessary for each of us to work to build a world of peace, that is, a world of mutual respect and cooperation that goes beyond barriers of religion, ethnicity, culture and nationality.
Marriage and family are the fundamental building blocks of society. When the family is healthy and stable, society becomes healthy and stable. When husband and wife love and respect one another, fully appreciative each one's value and each one's dignity, then respect for rights naturally follow. The family is the school of ethics and, in this capacity, the school of human rights. Through good parenting practices that underscore the value, dignity and rights of each and every human being, we move the world toward peace, one family at a time.
For many people of faith, human rights have their root and origin in our Creator. There are compelling arguments to suggest that the largely secularized understanding of human rights has its foundation in spiritual and religious understandings of human beings as inherently sacred, and each one equally valuable.
Universal Peace Federation's World Summit 2014, Seoul, Korea, August 9-13, 2014 on "Peace, Security and Development" with sessions on the Americas, Europe and Eurasia, the Middle East and Africa, the Asia-Pacific region, and the relevance of religion for peace and development.
The Universal Peace Federation and its global network of Ambassadors for Peace bring universal, spiritual principles to the task of resolving conflict and reconciling the divided human family. International Leadership Conferences, symposia and peace councils offer opportunities for high-level consultations. These are complemented by "track II" diplomacy and grass-roots programs that build support for a culture of peace.
World peace can be fully accomplished only when the wisdom and efforts of the world’s religious leaders are combined cooperatively and respectfully with the endeavors of national political leaders. Absent the recognition of spiritual principles, the world has drifted increasingly toward analyses and prescriptions that are materialistic and secular in nature. In so doing, we have lost sight of the profound wisdom to be found in humanity’s spiritual heritage.
Global institutions must be built on a foundation that takes into account the full potential of the human being, not only as a political, economic, and social being, but also as a spiritual being with spiritual needs and a capacity for spiritual wisdom and insight. The legacy of the world’s great saints, prophets, sages, and spiritual leaders cannot be denied or discounted without ignoring what is most fundamental about the human being.
In too many ways the history of religion has been marked by narrow sectarianism, strife, and competitive struggle with other faiths, all to the detriment of the cherished goals and teachings of the founders and scriptures. This cannot continue. The need to eliminate corruption, selfishness, and bad governance applies not only to all nations but also to all of the world’s religions.
Lasting peace depends on cooperative partnerships between governments and religions, as well as NGOs and representatives of the private sector. The United Nations can benefit from a council of religious and spiritual leaders to bring broad vision and wisdom to the effort to address critical global problems. International conferences, publications, networking, and on-the-ground activism are mechanisms for interfaith cooperation and lay a foundation for spiritual renewal at the United Nations.
A handbook for Universal Peace Federation Ambassadors for Peace. The Universal Peace Federation is a global network of individuals and organizations dedicated to building a world of peace centered on universal spiritual and moral values along with principles of good governance. See www.upf.org
Executive report of a Universal Peace Federation conference in Jerusalem, Dec. 19-22, 2013, on "Interreligious and International Relations in the Middle East: Toward Peace and Stability," by Dr. Nurit Hirschfeld, Director, Jerusalem Forum for Interfaith and Cooperation among Religions
An overview of the vision in the US and Russia for a Bering Strait Crossing going back more than 100 years, including adventurous swimmers and kiteboarders, engineering challenges, architectural concept drawings, and comparisons with notable canals, tunnels, and transcontinental railway systems that have transformed commerce, transportation, history and culture.
Observances of the UN International Day of Families, May 15, 2014, with the theme "Families Matter for the Achievement of Development Goals."
The Universal Peace Federation affirms the value of the family as the core unit of society. The family has formed the basis for communities, societies and civilizations throughout the ages. Virtually all the world’s religions teach the sacred value of marriage and family. The family is the school of love. It is also the school of virtue, ethics and citizenship.
The cohesion and stability of the family are prerequisites for a healthy and stable society. Conversely, the breakdown of the family contributes to a wide range of social problems. By strengthening the family, we can build a stronger base of social capital that will enhance the overall quality of life for everyone.
The natural family is grounded in marriage, the cornerstone of the family. Children benefit from having loving parents, a mother and father, who are committed to the well-being of their sons and daughters. There is no greater joy and no greater responsibility than that of raising boys and girls to become mature, socially-engaged and successful men and women. This is the role and responsibility of parents and grandparents.
Traditional marriage and family are being challenged in a variety of ways at this time in history, by poverty, migration, displacement, urbanization, conflict, disease, etc. In addition, some question the value of traditional marriage and family. Others seek to redefine them. Despite these challenges, men and women the world over still aspire to build strong, loving, lasting marriages and, as parents, to raise children who prosper and flourish.
The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) was launched in 2005 to promote peacebuilding initiatives around the world. UPF focuses on interfaith peacebuilding, strengthening relationships with the United Nations, addressing issues of peace and security, and empowering youth and families. Some of UPF's key activities include hosting interfaith dialogues and conferences, organizing events at the UN, commemorating days like the International Day of Peace, and supporting peace walks, service projects, and sports tournaments that engage youth. UPF's founders have also undertaken peace tours across multiple countries in North America, South America, and other regions to promote their message of peace.
The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) is a global network dedicated to building peace through spiritual and moral values. UPF brings people together through international conferences and grassroots programs to resolve conflicts. It has consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council and supports the UN and Millennium Development Goals. UPF's 2014 World Summit on "Peace, Security and Human Development" will be held in Seoul, Korea from August 9-13 and will bring together global leaders to discuss these issues.
Service-learning projects of the Universal Peace Federation in 2013 in Estonia, Georgia, India, Israel, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, and the US. Through living together and providing altruistic service in a community, participants demonstrate that it is possible for our global human family to come together in peace for our mutual well being.
The Universal Peace Federation upholds the essential value and central role of women in peacebuilding and human development.
UPF affirms the need for women to serve in leadership positions throughout the world in all sectors of society.
UPF recognizes the equal value of men and women. Their absolute value derives from a common origin, God. God is the origin of both men and women, and all of God’s creation manifests complementary masculine and feminine aspects.
Men and women are extensions and manifestations of God’s harmonious masculinity and femininity. The complementary relationship between men and women expresses the wholeness of human experience. Thus, there should be no gender discrimination but rather harmony of the sexes through love.
Throughout history, women have taken the leading role in cultivating families as the dwelling places of peace, love, and health in shaping the individual character of children, and in fostering harmonious social relationships. In the family, both father and mother are equally entitled to reverence and honor. The path toward establishing global peace begins with strengthening families.
The ideal of peace is at the core of all religions. Through dialogue and mutual understanding, there can be peace among religions, and peace among religions is a necessary prerequisite for world peace. Women can and should play a central role in promoting interfaith understanding and cooperation.
UPF emphasizes the essential importance of women in addressing issues of peace and development in all sectors, including politics, business, culture, and religion. Women must be encouraged and empowered to assume leadership roles in the resolution of conflict, peacebuilding, and sustainable development.
UPF supports the achievement of the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals, which include improved status, education, health, and physical well-being of women. Six of these eight goals are related to women; therefore, by uplifting the condition of women, the Millennium Development Goals will be advanced.
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A an introductory slide presentation about the plants and animal in the Nan Tien Temple garden., to inspire investigation and protection of the nature.
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Luke 10:38-42; John 11:1-46; John 12:1-8: Martha and Mary are often portrayed as a contrast in choosing the right priorities, but that’s based on an oversimplified application. There’s so much more in the character of these women that’s important for us to learn. The “One Thing” in this passage is presented as Jesus and keeping our focus on him is paramount, whether we are busy serving or burdened with sorrows. We can go to him and serve him and listen to him and worship him.
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Fear cripples and paralyzes you. Sometimes it's small and sometimes it's big but we are all ruled by fear one day or another. In Christ, fear becomes a liar, and we are given freedom by the Spirit of God. Whatever you are afraid of, consider the Bible's approach to fear and learn to be set free by Jesus.
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MAGAZINE: The God Who Rules the World and Takes Care of the Family: The Divine Teachings in the Books of Ruth and Esther For our Generation
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Hyderabad, India Namaz Salah Prayer Timings Chart (Single page)Abdullah Akbar
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It is reported on the authority of 'Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah observed: The best of' the deeds or deed is the (observance of) prayer at its proper time and kindness to the parents.
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1. The Way to Reconciliation Insights from religious teachings, statesmen, and spiritual leaders Universal Peace Federation - International Leadership Conference
2. International Year of Reconciliation The UN General Assembly, recognizing that reconciliation processes are particularly necessary and urgent in countries of the world which had suffered or were suffering, situations of conflict that had affected and divided societies in their various facets, proclaimed 2009 the “International Year of Reconciliation.” Resolution A/61/L.22
3. Judaism You shall not take vengeance or bear any grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. Leviticus 19.18
4. Christianity If you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5.23-24
5. Islam Better and more rewarding is God’s reward to those who believe and put their trust in Him: who avoid gross sins and indecencies and, when angered, are willing to forgive… Let evil be rewarded by like evil, but he who forgives and seeks reconciliation shall be rewarded by God. Qur’an 42.36-43
6. Islam Moses son of ‘Imran said, “My Lord, who is the greatest of Thy servants in Thy estimation?” and received the reply, “The one who forgives when he is in a position of power.” Hadith of Baihaqi The best deed of a great man is to forgive and forget. Nahjul Balagha, Saying 201
7. Sikhism Where there is forgiveness, there is God Himself. Adi Granth, Shalok, Kabir, p. 1372 Jainism Subvert anger by forgiveness. Samanasuttam 136
8. Hinduism Let us have concord with our own people, and concord with people who are strangers to us; the Divine Twins create between us and the strangers a unity of hearts. May we unite in our minds, unite in our purposes, and not fight against the divine spirit within us, nor the arrows of the War-god fall with the break of day. Artharva Veda 7.52.1-2
9. Buddhism He brings together those who are divided, he encourages those who are friendly; he is a peacemaker, a lover of peace, impassioned for peace, a speaker of words that make for peace. Digha Nikaya 13.75 Tevigga Sutta
10. Mohandas K. Gandhi I have nothing new to teach the world. Truth and Non-violence are as old as the hills. All I have done is to try experiments in both on as vast a scale as I could. Political and spiritual leader of India’s independence movement
11. Abraham Lincoln With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation’s wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan—to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves, and with all nations. Second Inaugural Address President of the US during the Civil War, 1861-65
12. Winston Churchill We shall only save ourselves from the perils which draw near by forgetting the hatreds of the past, by letting national rancours and revenges die, by progressively effacing frontiers and barriers which aggravate and congeal our divisions, and by rejoicing together in that glorious treasure of literature, of romance, of ethics, of thought and toleration belonging to all. Prime Minister of England during World War II Address to the Congress of Europe in the Hague, 1948
13. Martin Luther King, Jr. I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word. American civil rights leader
14. Nelson Mandela I saw my mission as one of preaching reconciliation, of binding the wounds of the country, of engendering trust and confidence. Anti-apartheid activist, first black president of South Africa, 1994-99
15. Desmond Tutu Without forgiveness, there is no future. Anglican Archbishop, Chair, Truth and Reconciliation Commission, South Africa
16. Tenzin Gyatso All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness ... the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives. The 14th Dalai Lama
17. Sun Myung Moon To achieve the goal of peace, people on both sides need to take the stance, “I exist for you.” Then they can come to the point of consoling one another. Peace can only arise when we say to our opponent, “I am here for you.” Founder, Universal Peace Federation
