How "Nones" Invent Deeply Spiritual Space, Nobel Institute Will Host Anti-Genocide Conference to Save Rohingya, Evaluating Islamophobia Across N. Carolina Universities, and more?
Each year, millions of students graduate from high school and college, their diplomas certifying years spent studying the principles of science, mathematics, literature, and writing. These are the subjects we value as a society. Yet these very same students will graduate without ever once studying conflict resolution. Read More >
Take a fascinating look into the innovative spaces where religious and spiritual practice is evolving, where young people are building communities outside of traditional religious buildings, creating new and meaningful ways to engage with one another and the sacred. Read more >
Three North Carolina universities have experienced increased tensions over Islamic teachings and the role of Islam in the United States. As violence manifests, one Parliament trustee's experience compels officials to speak out against Islamophobia in support of the Muslim community. Watch on PBS >
A conference in Oslo, Norway on May 26-28 will address continuing persecution of Rohingyas by the Burma/Myanmar government. Buddhists, Christians, Muslims, and other faiths will join to condemn persecution and discuss actions the international community can take. Multiple Nobel laureates will either attend or send messages of support. Read More >
The Parliament congratulates Chair of the 2015 Parliament's Indigenous Task Force, Trustee Lewis Cardinal, on his appointment to chair the Aboriginal Committee for the Provincial government of Alberta, Canada. Read More >
Obama Recognizes Faith Communities' Role in Reducing Poverty
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"Faith-based groups understand poverty because they are embedded in the communities." @BarackObama at #povertysummit Share This! (Photo: NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)
A recent survey of 7,800 Millennials from 29 countries found that 73 percent believe businesses should have a positive impact on wider society. However, providing measurable and quantitative goals for social impact is a tall order. Read more >
In our third installment of InterfaithMinute, Parliament Board Member Sardar Kuldeep Singh illustrates how we find common ground in diverse settings and unite in our similarities instead of dividing along our differences. Watch the third video here >
