The Interfaith Summit on Achieving World Peace Through Religious Harmony and Conflict Resolution was held in Bangkok, Thailand from May 21 to 25, 2012, sponsored by the Pure Land Learning College Association Inc.
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South Australia Report on Planning and Symposium
The July Multifaith Association of South Australia Meeting was held at Saldechin Tea Rooms, 21 King William Street, Adelaide on 15th July at 3pm.
Religious Leaders in Myanmar Reject Violence
Senior Buddhist, Muslim, Christian and Hindu leaders in Myanmar, collaborating as members of the working committee for Religions for Peace Myanmar, issued a multi-religious statement on June 18, 2012 in Yangon, Myanmar, to address recent escalating violence.
Inclusive Citizenship – Living Together in Diversity and Harmony
The European Council of Religious Leaders met recently in Sarajevo and have reflected on inclusive citizenship, and issued a statement on living together in diversity and harmony.
Instanbul Declaration on Tolerance
The European Council of Religious Leaders have delivered a declaration on Tolerance which gives a wide array of values and behaviours which show tolerance in action.
Restoring Dignity – a commitment to end violence against women
The European Council of Religious leaders recently issued a declaration on restoring the dignity of women and ending violence.
Exploring the Census: Are the No Religion group Atheists?
The 2011 Census data for Australia, showing changes in Australia’s population and diversity has been released. The Census revealed a large increase in the numbers of non-Christian religious adherents and also, in the number of those reporting “No Religion”.
Exploring the Census: Has Immigration Changed Religion?
How has immigration changed the religious landscape of Australia? What will the 2011 Census reveal about the religious observance in Australia?
Religion in the University Curriculum
Where would you expect to find religion as part of a university education? Andrew West of the ABC’s Religion and Ethics Report explored this question with speakers at the recent Religion in the University Conference.
Ten Promises for Children: A Multi-religious Commitment
Religions for Peace (RfP) and the Center for Interfaith Action (CIFA) today announced the launch of a global initiative to engage religious communities around the world in saving children’s lives through ten concrete and specific acts: Ten Promises to Our Children.
2012 Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of Religions for Peace Australia was held on Sunday, 3rd June, in Melbourne.
African Religious Leaders Meet
Nairobi, Kenya – Over 100 senior religious leaders from Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh, and other religious communities convened in Nairobi, Kenya, 16-17 May 2012, to launch a child survival and maternal health pan-African initiative.
