The History of the Parliament
You may have known that the Parliament of the World’s Religions originated at the Columbian Exposition of 1893, but did you know that the Council has launched six other major events in the last...
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Nelson Mandela’s Speech to 1999 Parliament Still Soars (FULL TEXT)
On the day the Nelson Mandela has died, the Parliament of the World’s Religions remembers a speech that shook the souls of Interfaith fourteen years ago to the day. Speaking on the evening of Sunday,...
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The Ascension of Mandela, Reflections from Dr. Lawrence Carter, Parliament...
Dr. Lawrence Edward Carter Sr.Trustee, Council for A Parliament of the World’s Religions Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, ‘Madiba,’ has now passed into the Light. He was here now he is everywhere. He...
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A Reflection on the Life of Nelson Mandela from Dr. Robert Henderson,...
A few years ago I was standing in Nelson Mandela Square in the center of a large shopping mall in Sandton, South Africa admiring the famous 20 ft. statue of Mandela. As I stood there, one after another...
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A Reflection on Nelson Mandela from Imam Mujahid, Parliament Chair of the Board
We all knew of Nelson Mandela’s state and his age. Yet, his death is still a tremendous loss to all of us who learned to struggle against all odds from the man who put his trust in the humanity of his...
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Dr. Arun Gandhi’s “Farewell, Madiba”
Nelson Mandela Statue, in front of South African Embassy under construction, Washington, DC USA – Taken on World AIDS Day 2013 As the world mourns the death of President Nelson Mandela of South Africa,...
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The Real Martin Luther King Jr. (…and what to honor on his day)
Our society has whitewashed the civil rights leader’s life and deeds. On Monday, we should remember his dream of beloved community and his commitment to activism. By Jay Youngdahl, President and...
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Mahavir Jayanti Jain Holiday Celebrates Historic Teachings of Non-violence...
Mahavir Jayanti is a holiday celebrated by Jains (Jainism is an ancient Indian religion) to observe the birth of Tirthankar Mahavir. Tirthankar is a liberated soul who has achieved Nirvana. Tirthankar...
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Parliament History Sets Stage for Future Interfaith (PICTURES)
The Parliament of the World’s Religions tells a 121-year story of extraordinary, inspired people from around the world- belonging to literally hundreds of faith traditions- coming together with global...
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