It is hard to think of a time in world history when health partnerships were more important than they are today. That is why GKCIC leadership accepted immediately and enthusiastically the invitation to participate in this year’s dinner on behalf of (PAMA) the Palestinian American Medical Association. The dinner was held Saturday evening, February 29th
#Repost The Parliament of the World’s Religions unequivocally condemns the anti-Semitic attack carried out in Jersey City, New Jersey on Tuesday. December 10. The monstrous attack on a Kosher Deli in Jersey City resulted in the deaths of 4 victims, including one police officer. The Parliament stands with the global Jewish community, the Jersey City
Towards a Global Ethic: Initial Declaration, also known as the Global Ethic, expresses a shared set of core values found in the teachings of the world's religious, spiritual, and ethical traditions. The Global Ethic, mostly drafted by Professor Hans Küng in consultation with several hundred leaders and scholars, became an official declaration of the Parliament of the World's Religions in 1993.
The Parliament's website says, “Welcome to the Oldest, Largest and Most Inclusive Convening Organization of the Global Interfaith Movement” – and it’s not just boasting. If you believe in the interfaith movement and you enjoy meeting people from all religions and countries, the Parliament of the World’s Religions is a “bucket-list” event. Each Parliament is
Today’s Western psyche can be unaware that deep in the heart of Christianity rests a way handed down from ancient times by those seeking the Divine. Monasticism is the Christian’s way of making a total offering of his or her life to God. For the Eastern Orthodox Church, monasticism is at the heart of its
The Sikh Coalition is excited to announce that CNN’s Emmy Award-winning United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell will feature the first-ever hour-long cable episode exclusively focusing on the Sikh American community. The episode is scheduled to air on Sunday, May 6th at 10 pm ET/PT. W. Kamau Bell interviews Sikh Coalition co-founder, Harpreet
Typically when we say “the holiday season” in America we think of Christmas and Hanukkah. But what about religions other than Christianity and Judaism? Do they observe any holidays in the wintertime? Discover what world religions do during the holiday season in this information-packed infographic, which provides a quick snapshot on the holidays as observed
Following the recent events of vandalism at the Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery in St. Louis, and the bomb threats to Jewish Community Centers across the country, the Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council (GKCIC) would like to remind citizens of the greater Kansas City area that we stand in solidarity with our Jewish brothers and sisters during
Kansas City, MO (January 27, 2017) We, the Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council, begin all our meetings with words that include the following: “We gather to accomplish this work of service, honor the sacred in each of us, and deepen our relations...” As an organization committed to this with our thoughts, words and deeds, we
This is a tribute to Huston Smith penned by the Chair of the Parliament's Board of Trustees, Dr. Robert Sellers. All of us can look back over our lives as educators and identify people who have been significant role models. One of those persons for me has been Huston Smith. Perhaps the most important American
