Second World Congress of Imans and Rabbis for Peace

From The Christian Science Monitor

More than 150 influential Jewish and Muslim religious leaders will meet March 19-22 in Seville, Spain, for the Second World Congress of Imams and Rabbis for Peace.

The dialogue aims to build trust among the leaders as a basis for using their influence in conflict resolution and in developing joint projects. They also aim to challenge extremists who are misusing religion.

This month the imams and rabbis will discuss current tensions and issues and consider possible projects in the field of peace education.

At the first gathering a year ago, the congress set up the International Interreligious Monitoring Center to keep an eye on and respond to antireligious acts, and develop guidelines for countering prejudice and racism. The congress is run under the auspices of Hommes de Parole, a Paris-based foundation dedicated to conflict resolution and humanitarian efforts.

More information can be found at: http://www.religionnews.com/press02/PR022406.html

Comments

[Josh Weiss]

This event meshes well with the Abraham Path Initiative that was mentioned last time. The Abraham Path Initiative is an action oriented project that maybe these Imams and Rabbis -- and their followers -- might consider undertaking in the future.