Bratislava, Slovakia, February 5, 2025 - UPF Slovakia Celebrated Interfaith Harmony Week featuring Mother Earth.
UPF Slovakia wholeheartedly supports UN initiatives to foster dialogue and cooperation between religions, and in the conviction that especially now, all people of faith should pay special attention to the work of the Creator, we hosted a programme entitled: The Creator – Mother Earth – Spirituality - The Sacredness of Nature.
Various faith groups were invited to contribute to this event which attracted forty-two participants among whom were several first-time attenders.
Miloš Klas, president of UPF Slovakia welcomed the audience with the words: “Solutions to the world’s environmental problems cannot be achieved through scientists alone. All people, transcending the interests of groups and nations must cooperate.”
Then followed a full and varied programme of videos, readings, and movement.
- Scientologist Miroslav Lopušný showed two educational videos calling for action.
- Miroslav Rybár, President of the Family Federation for World Peace read passages from the World Scripture.
- Katarína Mikitová from the AllatRa movement presented a filmed dancing performance “Unity”.
- Raghunatha Pryia das from Hare Krisha quoted Veda scriptures stressing the spiritual essence of nature.
- The poet Ľubomír Scherhaufer recited a hymn he had written especially for this occasion.
- The artist Tatev Mnatsakanyan showed her photo series “Prayer of Peace”.
- Milan Kozánek, dedicated to Taoism, invited us to do some exercises connecting Heaven and Earth.
- Dorota Šimeková read lovely poems about animals and plants from the book “Voices of Love” written by Maria Uhnákova.
- Finally, we showed “Bloom” - the animated film based on a touching dialogue between Mother Earth and a small flower.
The evening carried a strong message about our responsibility as humans to care for our planet. We have no alternative for life and personal development.
During relaxed chats over refreshments participants expressed appreciation about the programme.