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How are we building peace across traditions? Here are some guidelines from United States Institute of Peace In my work, the majority of this happens behind the scenes and not on social.

Wasted human potential, my own and others, is one of my greatest irritants. When I witness strife, I immediately want to be a peacemaker so everyone can quickly get back to the creative work they were designed for. This internal passion to create harmony among diverse factions has been constant since my childhood. Fighting and any other intentional conflict is a waste of the precious moments we have to build a better world. I hope this is one of the key motivating factors that drives us in our careers. I tried my best to nurture this vision among my young students when I was an educator. As I develop my current work among those in their second half of life, empowering peacemaking will remain one of my chief goals. This world would be a horrible place to live if it was ruled by those who love to destroy any form of cooperation which leads to peace. I believe most of us choose everyday to build rather than tear down. So let’s continue to do all the good we can. #humanpotential #peace #peacemaking #peacemakers #strife #conflict #conflictresolution #empowerment #cooperation #harmony #lifebridge360

In the dynamic tapestry of our global society, the Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP) stands as a beacon of hope, dedicated to fostering meaningful connections and understanding among individuals of various religious backgrounds. As we delve into the essence of interfaith dialogue, it becomes evident that this organization is not merely a forum for conversation but a catalyst for profound transformation. https://lnkd.in/dzX8h5Mj

#WednesdayWisdom: “[The Sarajevo Haggadah] is a story … of the common human values that unite us … over the forces of hatred … When a story of a people is erased, the memory of their journey perishes too. But the common human values of many selfless Muslims, Catholics, and Jews saved the Sarajevo Haggadah, a witness to the humanity that binds us all." - Amra Sabic-El-Rayess The Interfaith Lab serves as a center for research, leadership, and training not only to prevent targeted violence and extremism, but to increase #solidarity across religions, ethnicities, race, and more. Learn more about our work here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eAVhJept -------------------------------------------------------------- #interfaith #interfaithdialogue #coexistence #Community #faithleaders #multifaith #inclusivity #justice #inclusionmatters #religion #education

𝑻𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑰 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝑷𝑬𝑨𝑪𝑬 Today is International Day of Peace. A day observed around the world devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace through non-violence and cease-fire. When we think about ways in which we can resist white supremacy and all of the oppressive isms that plague our society, peace, rest, and healing aren't typically practices that come to mind. Today, our hope is that we all begin to understand the impact that 1 person’s healing can have on a community and what can happen when we choose OUR OWN PEACE. “𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒎 𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒔, 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆, 𝒐𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈- 𝒊𝒕’𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈.” 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒘𝒏 𝑨. 𝑮𝒊𝒏𝒘𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 Are you choosing peace with us today? 🙋🏽♀️ #peace #humanity #love #liberation #antiracism #theunlearningspace #unlearningLyd #unlearning #healing #resistance

Today I completed "Religions, Beliefs, and Human Rights" course offered by the United States Institute of Peace! It was  a great achievement to boost my  understanding of the intersection between religions, beliefs, and human rights. The course provided me with valuable knowledge and insights that I can apply to promote peace, foster dialogue, and advocate for the human rights. "Faith leaders can foster conversation and collaboration with leaders of other faiths by initiating interfaith dialogues, participating in joint community projects, and organizing interfaith events that promote mutual understanding and respect. Peacebuilders can foster collaboration among faith groups by creating safe spaces for dialogue, facilitating interfaith workshops and training, and encouraging the sharing of resources and best practices. Hindrances to successful collaboration can include lack of trust, prejudice, and miscommunication, which can be eliminated or avoided through building personal relationships, promoting open-mindedness, and actively addressing underlying biases and stereotypes." United States Institute of Peace #peace #peacemakers #human #right #religion #belief #leaders #afghanistan #peacebuilders

Such simple yet impactful guidance. 💖

One candlelight vigil. One online forum about peace. One march for justice. These things are full of love and intention, but they are vacuous on their own. Changing the world does not happen through an individual act. Individual transformation is necessary but not sufficient for societal change. True social healing takes collective effort, where our strengths and insights multiply for meaningful change. Thanks to URI (United Religions Initiative), more than 230,000 interfaith peacemakers participate in Cooperation Circles around the globe. Many are committing themselves to interrupt hate speech and build community and safe spaces for those who are being oppressed by religiously motivated violence. If this intrigues or resonates with you, join URI as an individual member (it’s free!) and find a local Cooperation Circle, where you can connect with others who are taking action on things that matter. No one can or is meant to do this work alone. It’s essential that we don’t. Click the link to learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02bL_tZ0 #URI #Interfaith #Community #Together #Peace

#DidYouKnow The first week of February is marked as World Interfaith Harmony Week, during which religious leaders are urged to use their pulpit to promote interfaith dialogue, mutual respect and understanding across different faiths. As mutual understanding and interreligious dialogue constitute important dimensions of a culture of peace, states are encouraged to promote spreading the message of interfaith harmony and goodwill in the world’s churches, mosques, synagogues, temples and other places of worship. In these trying times, we need this spirit more than ever. https://lnkd.in/gw3WcCV

𝑻𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑰 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝑷𝑬𝑨𝑪𝑬 Today is International Day of Peace. A day observed around the world devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace through non-violence and cease-fire. When we think about ways in which we can resist white supremacy and all of the oppressive isms that plague our society, peace, rest, and healing aren't typically practices that come to mind. Today, our hope is that we all begin to understand the impact that 1 person’s healing can have on a community and what can happen when we choose OUR OWN PEACE. “𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒎 𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒔, 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆, 𝒐𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒃𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈- 𝒊𝒕’𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈.” 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒘𝒏 𝑨. 𝑮𝒊𝒏𝒘𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 Are you choosing peace with us today? 🙋🏽♀️ hits the ADD TO STORY button!!! #peace #humanity #love #liberation #antiracism #theunlearningspace #unlearningLyd #unlearning #healing #resistance