| Did you know? "Allah Akbar, Allah Akbar, La Allah Il Allah, La Allah Il Allah U Mohammed Rassul Allah" is heard by more people than any other sound of the human voice. This is the prayer recited by muslims all over the world as they face toward Mecca and kneel at sunset. It means: "God is great. There is no God but God, and Mohammed is the prophet of God." |
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International Interfaith Symposium is: Faith, Civil Society, and International Relations symposium-sim'poʊziəm / n[sim-poh-zee-uh) 1 a : a convivial party with music and conversation b : a social gathering at which there is a free exchange of ideas 2 a : a formal meeting at which several specialists deliver short addresses on a topic or related topics Civil society is composed of the totality of voluntary civic and social organizations and institutions that form the basis of a functioning society as opposed to the force-backed structures of a state (regardless of that state's political system) and commercial institutions. Civil society refers to the arena of uncoerced collective action around shared interests, purposes and values. Faith is something that is believed in, especially with strong conviction such as a belief and loyalty to God, the traditional doctrines of religion or allegiance to duty or a person. III's 2008 Symposium is sponsored by: The IUPUI German Club & Mark M. Holeman, Inc. "Something wonderful happens when you combine hundreds of different elements to make one simple, elegant, and sweeping statement. It is tremendously satisfying to create gardens like these." - Mark Holeman
International Interfaith Initiative International Interfaith Initiative is a collaborative effort between Indiana University School of Education's Center for Urban and Multicultural Education, Peace Learning Center, Max Kade German American Center, Sagamore Institute for Policy Research, and members of the Indianapolis community - all working toward the realization of the vision to create a network that facilitates and initiates interfaith cooperation to strengthen civil society. Vision Create a Center in Indianapolis that facilitates interfaith collaboration to strengthen civil society in many different ways including: convene conferences; conduct original research; provide opportunities to educate the community and policymakers; celebrate through the arts; and strengthen the capacity for interfaith activities.
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