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Edition 36 | October 12, 2020
Latest news
Photo: IFYC
Launching the project Interfaith Cooperation & Civil Rights | We are Each Other’s
In partnership with the Interfaith Advisory Council and Synergy: Interfaith Collective at Virginia Tech, we launch the project Interfaith Cooperation & Civil Rights. Based on the IFYC’s We are Each Other’s curriculum (click to see video), Phase 1 will start soon. See the flyer at the last section and join us!
Why interfaith?
Credit: Religions for Peace
A multi-religious approach is needed to address hate speech | Religions for Peace
“Only through dialogue with the so-called ‘other’ can we address the deeply rooted, global disease of ‘Hate Speech’. Emina Frljak of Religions for Peace’s Interfaith Youth Committee says that a multi-religious, multi-stakeholder approach is crucial.
Learning about diverse traditions
“Fratelli Tutti”: Pope Francis on fraternity and social friendship
“A journey of peace is possible between religions. Its point of departure must be God’s way of seeing things (…) And God’s love is the same for everyone, regardless of religion”. Pope Francis’ Third Encyclical “Fratelli Tutti” put emphasis on interfaith dialogue, friendship, and collaboration.
Diverse ways to live and to find meaning in life
Honoring Indigenous people
In “And So We Walked”, Cherokee actor, writer, and activist DeLanna Studi recounts her incredible 900-mile trek along the Trail of Tears, tracing the path of her ancestors. Learn more about her powerful one-woman show this evening in a Moss Art Center’s event. Watch the short video with an excerpt.
Engage with the Interfaith Initiative at VT
STARTING SOON! Interfaith Cooperation & Civil Rights sessions
Join us for a 4-session series on Interfaith Cooperation & Civil Rights, based on IFYC curriculum. Open for students, faculty, staff & community members of diverse worldviews. Thursdays Oct 22 & 29, Nov 5 & 12 – 5 pm. Click to RSVP.
NEXT WEEK: Fall Interfaith Bag Dialogues for faculty, staff, and community
Participate in a constructive dialogue about diverse traditions. Join us every other Thursday, 12-1 pm, Sep 10 to Dec 3. Click to sign up and attend the sessions, in which faculty, staff and community are welcome to present activities about their worldviews.
NEXT WEEK: Fall Interfaith Dialogues for Students
Dialogues with students from diverse traditions will happen over Zoom: every other Wednesday 5:30 to 7 pm, from September 9 to December 2. Click to sign up and attend the sessions, in which students are also invited to facilitate dialogues about their tradition.
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