interfaith
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Why “I Believe in Interfaith” Too
The Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington, D.C., is running a great video campaign under the banner of “I Believe in Interfaith.” It invites people of all faiths to post videos of why they believe in bringing religions together.
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Why Religions Aren’t Like Football Teams
Is it too far-fetched to conceive that “football” could be a religion? Well, if you are ever in Knoxville during football season, you will inevitably observe that, for all intents and purposes, it is a religion. And the truly die-hard fans are virtual religious zealots.
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Why Tolerance Isn’t Enough
Strange as it may seem, this came to mind while pondering the subject of religious tolerance. Religious tolerance is broadly defined as recognition and respect of others’ beliefs and practices without sharing them. That sounds good, but I have sometimes wondered if in practical terms it’s often closer to my bare tolerance of artichokes.
MEDIA WATCH
Don’t denigrate the faith of others.
You took at face value claims made by former sitcom actress turned obsessed anti-Scientologist who now gets paid to smear her former faith.
MEDIA WATCH
Objection to bigoted portrayal of Scientology
The snide, snobby, condescending and bigoted view of one far too satisfied with her own ignorance is grossly out of place in today’s world where it is shameful to fan hatred toward members of any religion.
NEWS
COVID-19 Reshapes National Day of Prayer
For the first time, Religions for Peace USA organized a National Interfaith Prayer Service for Healing & Hope via Facebook and Zoom.
NEWS
In This Time of Tragedy, Faiths Stand Together
In his speech last year at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, the Dalai Lama told the world what he thought of the term "Islamic terrorism." His words have never been more fitting. "Buddhist terrorist. Muslim terrorist. That wording is wrong," he said.
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Muslim Bridegroom Dons Turban to Express Gratitude for Sikh Heroism
The lone bright spot in the terror was the courage and compassion of the community’s Sikhs, many of whom risked their lives to give food and shelter to their Muslim neighbors.
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STAND Applauds the Financial Times for Getting it Right
While a few media outlets fed on the tragedy and sensation in the wake of the devastating Grenfell Towers fire, at least one news organization—the Financial Times—chose to highlight the uplifting side of the story, one of cooperation not conflict.
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The New Year
As 2018 launches and 2017 fades in the rear-view mirrors of our minds, STAND looks forward to a year of great strides in the fields of tolerance, mutual respect and religious freedom.
