Parliament of Worlds Religion 2004 Barcelona

Author(s): Parliament of the World’s Religions
Publisher: USA Parliament of the Worlds Religions

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2004 Parliament Overview
Conflict, violence and injustice in the world today, often carried on the in the name of religion, can leave us feeling helpless and discouraged. In this climate, we struggle to build a better world.
Pathways to Peace: The Wisdom of Listening, the Power of Commitment
A way to begin is by listening. There is wisdom in listening to each other, to our traditions and to the world. By listening, our assumptions can be challenged and our perspectives broadened. By listening, we can discover that changing the world is possible. But change requires a commitment. A commitment to live out the change we want to see in the world.
By coming together to listen and to commit, this gathering itself will be a pathway to peace.
The 2004 Parliament of the World's Religions provides an extraordinary opportunity to listen and to make commitments. This unique international interreligious gathering offers an engaging and promising forum to:
The 2004 Parliament of the World's Religions will highlight strategies to help communities of faith transform the world through real action. Attendees will be invited to commit to “simple and profound acts" to take home and use to improve their communities.
Deepen our spirituality, and experience personal transformation;
Foster mutual understanding and respect;
Learn to live in harmony in the midst of diversity;
The 2004 Parliament will be one of the largest events during the Universal Forum of Cultures Barcelona 2004, a five-month public forum to address cultural diversity, sustainable development, and conditions for peace.
Recognize the humanity of the other, and broaden our sense of community;
Seek peace, justice, and sustainability;
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Actively work for a better world.
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