Kassab challenges leaders to a time of healing
“Today the world struggles with walls of separation among communities, families, nations, and religions. The last year and a half, the coronavirus opened our eyes to the need of healing, not merely physically but even in facing the new reality that we are captured with,” said Najla Kassab, president of the World Communion of Reformed […]
Global faith and humanitarian leaders urge end to vaccine nationalism
Worldwide Christian and other faith leaders have joined with humanitarian groups urging global leaders to ensure equitable distribution of Covid-19 vaccines around the world, stating that they must choose between “vaccine nationalism or human solidarity.” The joint Declaration is signed by Christian, Muslim, and Jewish leaders, as well as the United Nations High Commissioner for […]
Public webinar to present interfaith perspectives on just finances
The third public webinar hosted through the GEM School will focus on debt cancellation and reparations as tools for promoting justice, sustainability and life-affirming economies. The webinar will take place on Friday, 2 October, 14:00-15:30 (CET). The COVID-19 pandemic is aggravating the debt crisis, deepening socio-economic inequality. At the same time, the world continues to […]
Dialogue in Egypt bridges divides
The Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Egypt noticed a widening gap between Christians and Muslims. Rejection, blame, differentiation, absence of cooperation, hatred and fear all contributed to the growing gulf in acceptance. The Evangelical Presbyterian Church’s Council of Ecumenical Relation and Dialogues wanted to counteract this trend. They decided the best way to do so was […]