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The Institute on Religion and Public Policy applauds a statement released by the Saudi Council of Senior Clerics condemning violence by Islamic militants and deeming helping terrorists as “one of the greatest sins.” The statement went on to say that participating in acts of
terror is “a dangerous criminal act punishable by Islamic law.”

The Institute on Religion and Public Policy applauds a statement released by the Saudi Council of Senior Clerics condemning violence by Islamic militants and deeming helping terrorists as “one of the greatest sins.” The statement went on to say that participating in acts of terror is “a dangerous criminal act punishable by Islamic law.”

Interfaith collaboration must be a central priority of Christian churches, a top leader of the World Council of Churches (WCC) said on Aug. 26. “Religions may generate mistrust and intolerance, and even fuel ethnic and political conflicts, unless a common ground for a harmonious co-existence is found between them,”

Press release regarding Ed Hotaling’s new book, Islam Without Illusions: Its Past, Its Present, and Its Challenge for the Future.

The October 2003 letter from Charles Gibbs, Executive Director of the United Religions Initiative, reviewing the URI community’s observation of the International Day of Peace on September 21.

The September 2003 letter from Charles Gibbs, Executive Director of the United Religions Initiative, urging observance of the United Nations’ International Day of Peace on September 21 and giving an update on Cooperation Circle and Global Council activities.

A coalition of religious leaders, activists, and academics has asked the United States Congress to maintain support and development of non-governmental organizations in Russia to address issues of religious freedom, human rights, and democracy.

April 30, 2003, CHICAGO - As President Bush prepared his Thursday evening address to announce “the end of the Iraq war,” more than 75 Muslim, Christian, Jewish and other faith leaders from across the United States converged on Chicago to issue a set of principles to lead toward a peaceful future. The summit addressed the humanitarian, spiritual and civil costs of war and its ramifications here at home.

Each month INN will shine the spotlight on a different interfaith organization — not
on a specific activity or gathering, but on the organization itself, to highlight the different aims and activities of this growing sector of social activism. This month we present GAIA:
“Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance partners with religious organizations
in less-developed countries to prevent the spread of HIV and to care for people living with AIDS.”