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Interfaith Education Initiative launches Website
2002-208-3
9/12/2002
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[Episcopal News Service]
In the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the Episcopal Church has strengthened its commitment to building positive interfaith relations that promote understanding and harmony among all faiths. The Interfaith Education Initiative, a joint project of Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) and the Office of Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations, has launched a new interactive Website, www.interfaitheducationinitiative.org, to help Episcopalians understand the world's religious diversity, complexity, and interconnectedness.
The site offers educational materials, resources, and connections for interfaith activities. The site contains print-ready materials for churches and individuals that can be downloaded for use. It also includes interactive features that will allow Episcopalians across the country to share ideas and report on local interfaith activities and programs. A resource bank explores religious diversity in America and provides suggestions for further study.
To help church members develop interfaith activities at the local level, the site offers contact information on an expanding network of available experts. Announcements of seminars and current interfaith issues in the news are also featured on the site.
'Dialogue and understanding are the preconditions for global peace and development,' said Mary Becchi, deputy director of ERD, in underscoring the importance of addressing the root causes of suffering around the world. 'The Interfaith Education Initiative will help the church engage these vital issues.'
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