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Drawing on interfaith resources for peacebuilding in Israel and the Palestinian TerritoriesTRANSCRIPT
Middle East Peace Initiative
Middle East Peace Initiative
Principles of peacebuilding
Universal Peace Federation
www.upf.org
Principles of peacebuilding
Universal Peace Federation
www.upf.org
Principles of PeacebuildingPrinciples of Peacebuilding
There is one God, who is the Creator and Parent of all humankind.
Human beings are essentially spiritual in their nature.
The highest standard in human relationships is to live for the sake of others.
Interreligious and international cooperation are essential to building genuine and lasting peace.
There is one God, who is the Creator and Parent of all humankind.
Human beings are essentially spiritual in their nature.
The highest standard in human relationships is to live for the sake of others.
Interreligious and international cooperation are essential to building genuine and lasting peace.
There is one God, who is the
Creator and Parent of all humankind.
There is one God, who is the
Creator and Parent of all humankind.
Have we not all one father? Has not one God created us?
- Malachi 2:10
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name.
- Matthew 6:9
All [human] creatures are God’s children, and those dearest to God are those who treat His children kindly. - Hadith of Baihaqi
Have we not all one father? Has not one God created us?
- Malachi 2:10
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name.
- Matthew 6:9
All [human] creatures are God’s children, and those dearest to God are those who treat His children kindly. - Hadith of Baihaqi
Connecting with the root of peaceConnecting with the root of peace
At the Western Wall in Jerusalem,a remnant of the wall of the ancient Temple grounds
Connecting with the root of peace Connecting with the root of peace
At the Garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem,where Jesus prayed before his crucifixion
Connecting with the root of peaceConnecting with the root of peace
Al Aqsa Plaza in Jerusalem, where Mohammed ascended to heaven on a night journey
Interreligious dialogueInterreligious dialogue
Round-table discussions
Human beings are essentially spiritual in
their nature.
Human beings are essentially spiritual in
their nature.
Then the Lord God formed man out of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being. - Genesis 2:7
It is the spirit that gives life. - John 6:63
And He originated the creation of man out of clay, then He fashioned his progeny of an extraction of mean water, then He shaped him, and breathed His spirit in him. - Qur’an 32:8-9
Then the Lord God formed man out of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being. - Genesis 2:7
It is the spirit that gives life. - John 6:63
And He originated the creation of man out of clay, then He fashioned his progeny of an extraction of mean water, then He shaped him, and breathed His spirit in him. - Qur’an 32:8-9
Sharing faith traditionsSharing faith traditions
A traditional Jewish welcome of bread and wine to Jerusalem
Sharing faith traditionsSharing faith traditions
A Gospel reading inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
Sharing faith traditionsSharing faith traditions
Peace rally at the gate of the Old City of Jerusalem includes prayers of many faiths.
“When the high-level Ambassadors for Peace continue to come from all faiths and nations it gives us strength to overcome all barriers.”
- Sheikh Aziz Bukhari, Naqshabandian Sufi Method, Jerusalem
“You are part of a great vision to implement peace.”
- Dr. Eliezer Glaubach, former Jerusalem city councilman
“We were all created by the same God. We must learn how to respect each other.”
- Rt. Rev. Riah Abu El-Assal, former Anglican Bishop of Jerusalem
“When the high-level Ambassadors for Peace continue to come from all faiths and nations it gives us strength to overcome all barriers.”
- Sheikh Aziz Bukhari, Naqshabandian Sufi Method, Jerusalem
“You are part of a great vision to implement peace.”
- Dr. Eliezer Glaubach, former Jerusalem city councilman
“We were all created by the same God. We must learn how to respect each other.”
- Rt. Rev. Riah Abu El-Assal, former Anglican Bishop of Jerusalem
The highest standard in
human relationships is to live for the sake of
others.
The highest standard in
human relationships is to live for the sake of
others.
He has showed you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? - Micah 6:8
Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. - Corinthians 10.24
The best of men are those who are useful to others. - Hadith of Bukhari
He has showed you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? - Micah 6:8
Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. - Corinthians 10.24
The best of men are those who are useful to others. - Hadith of Bukhari
In Jerusalem
Building bonds among faith leadersBuilding bonds among faith leaders
Building bonds among faith leadersBuilding bonds among faith leaders
In Gaza
In the Galilee
Building bonds among women Building bonds among women
Sisterhood ceremonies in Jerusalem
Building bonds among youthBuilding bonds among youth
An Arab youth tutors a Jewish student.
Winning team members salute the losing team in a “Play Soccer Make Peace” match between Jewish and Arab youth.
The heart of reconciliationThe heart of reconciliation
A 9/11 memorial service at Jerusalem’s Independence Park
The heart of reconciliationThe heart of reconciliation
A wreath at Yad Vashem on Holocaust Remembrance Day
The heart of reconciliationThe heart of reconciliation
Jews and Arabs from the Parents’ Circle, who lost family members in violent attacks, describe their work of reconciliation.
“Without true reconciliation we will not have true peace, not in our families or in our nation or region.”
- Baruch Shalev, Jerusalem
“All religions call for peace, quality and respect for each other, without destroying lives. We invite others to join us to ensure that the children of the future will enjoy peace.”
- Kamel Thabet, Gaza
“Without true reconciliation we will not have true peace, not in our families or in our nation or region.”
- Baruch Shalev, Jerusalem
“All religions call for peace, quality and respect for each other, without destroying lives. We invite others to join us to ensure that the children of the future will enjoy peace.”
- Kamel Thabet, Gaza
Interreligious and
international cooperation are essential to building
genuine and lasting peace.
Interreligious and
international cooperation are essential to building
genuine and lasting peace.
They shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning hooks.
- Isaiah 2.2-4
If possible, so far as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all….Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
- Romans 12.18,21
O mankind! We created you from a single pair of a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes, that you might know each other [not that you might despise each other]. - Qur’an 49.13
They shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning hooks.
- Isaiah 2.2-4
If possible, so far as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all….Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
- Romans 12.18,21
O mankind! We created you from a single pair of a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes, that you might know each other [not that you might despise each other]. - Qur’an 49.13
Promoting interreligious cooperation
Promoting interreligious cooperation
Interreligious peace march in Jerusalem
Promoting interreligious cooperation
Promoting interreligious cooperation
Briefings at the Israeli Knesset
Promoting interreligious cooperationPromoting interreligious cooperation
Briefings with Palestinian officials in Ramallah
in EastJerusalem
in Abu Dis
Promoting interreligious cooperation
Promoting interreligious cooperation
Briefings with US officials
Promoting interreligious cooperation
Promoting interreligious cooperation
“Halelu: Songs of David” cantata blends classical European, Jewish and Arab themes.
Collaboration among composers and recording artists of different cultures
Promoting interreligious cooperation
Promoting interreligious cooperation
The mayor of Jerusalem welcomes a Native American chief.
A Native American leader presents a traditional necklace to a Gaza official.
“We need courageous leadership on both sides for peace. Two people, both not really religious, are fighting over the holy places!”
- Prof. Moshe Amirav, negotiator with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak at Camp
David talks, 2000
“We are in the Holy Land where God sent His three main messengers. We are the trustees of peace and the road to peace.”
- Abu Ali Shaheen, Member, Palestinian Parliament, Gaza
“We need courageous leadership on both sides for peace. Two people, both not really religious, are fighting over the holy places!”
- Prof. Moshe Amirav, negotiator with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak at Camp
David talks, 2000
“We are in the Holy Land where God sent His three main messengers. We are the trustees of peace and the road to peace.”
- Abu Ali Shaheen, Member, Palestinian Parliament, Gaza
If we come from one God,why allow boundaries to divide us?If we come from one God,why allow boundaries to divide us?
Girls holding a peace poster
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