Interfaith peace building
This age of globalization needs enlightened leaders in each faith who can examine their sacred writings and traditions and identify the aspects that can benefit all humanity as well as those that preserve each religion's identity. UPF calls on people of faith to honor the Divine indwelling in a way that encourages understanding, respect, and cooperation among people of all faiths for the well-being of our communities and peace in the world. |
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Diverse Group in Oslo Advocates Interfaith Cooperation for Peace
Oslo, Norway – A conference on Interreligious Cooperation for Peace and Human Rights was held in Oslo on October 31, 2023.
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Berliners debate prospects for peace via politics and religion
Berlin, Germany – “Which can Bring Peace: Politics or Religion?” was the theme of a UPF event in Berlin on October 28, 2023, to mark United Nations Day on October 24.
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Francophone Group Finds Gratitude in Scripture
Paris, France—"Cultivating Gratitude" was the theme of the 30th scriptural sharing.
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UPF-Portugal Participates in Religious Harmony Week
Odivelas, Portugal—UPF was invited to take part in various activities to promote interfaith understanding.
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UPF-Munich Observes International Day of Peace
Munich, Germany—Representatives of five religious groups attended a UPF prayer breakfast.
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UPF-Norway Observes International Day of Peace
Oslo, Norway—The interfaith program examined the role of religions in contributing to peace.
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UPF-Italy Hosts Peace Day in ‘Paradise’
Bergamo, Italy—The interfaith celebration was organized together with Women’s Federation for World Peace.
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UPF-Düsseldorf Observes International Day of Peace
Düsseldorf, Germany—The message "Peace starts with me” was expressed by each speaker in a different way.
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French Scripture Study Focuses on Forgiveness
Paris, France—The meeting commemorated both International Day of Peace and International Forgiveness Day.
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Lebanese Clergy Offer Thoughts on Interfaith Harmony
Beirut, Lebanon – UPF, under the auspices of the Interreligious Association for Peace and Development, held a meeting of 15 clergy leaders.
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IAPD-Italy Webinar Probes Spirituality and Growth
Rome, Italy—The webinar was part of a cycle of interfaith public initiatives scheduled for 2023 and 2024.
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UPF-Austria Co-Sponsors Interfaith Conference
Vienna, Austria—“[Religious] walls must come down, if we are to aim for a world of peace," the UPF founder once said.
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Francophone Scriptural Sharing Focuses on Grief
Paris, France—“Blessed Are Those Who Mourn” was the theme of the 28th Francophone Scriptural Sharing.
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UPF-UK Invited to Sikhs’ Gathering
Birmingham, United Kingdom—UPF was invited to speak on “Interfaith in Action” to about 300 Sikhs.
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UPF-UK Visits Hindu Youth Summer Camp
Birmingham, United Kingdom—UPF spoke to around 120 Hindu youths about interfaith and peace activities.
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UPF-Portugal Broadcasts to Angola’s Radio Tocoíst
Lisbon, Portugal—The president of UPF-Portugal spoke to listeners of Radio Tocoíst in Angola.
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French Scripture Reading Focuses on Humility
Paris, France—The 27th interfaith scriptural sharing had participants from many Francophone nations.
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UPF-Netherlands Celebrates Mandela’s Legacy
Amsterdam, Netherlands—UPF co-sponsored a commemoration of Nelson Mandela Day.
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UPF-Portugal Joins Discussion of Worshipers’ Safety
Lisbon, Portugal—UPF-Portugal was represented at a meeting at Lusophone University on “Safety in Places of Worship.”
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German Interfaith Circle Learns about Islamic Holiday
Düsseldorf, Germany—An interreligious prayer circle organized by UPF hosted a talk about the “Feast of Sacrifice.”
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