Parliament of the World’s Religions
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s mission to heal our cities with compassion
By Simran Jeet Singh — September 6, 2023
(RNS) — Good public policy, the mayor says, happens when we’re standing on compassion.
A Call to Conscience at the Parliament of the World’s Religions
By Jonathan Woodward — August 26, 2023
Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush interviews attendees at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago, Ill.
Explaining the Hindu divide at the Parliament of the World’s Religions
By Anantanand Rambachan — August 23, 2023
(RNS) — It shouldn’t be hard to see why fusing of religious and national identity causes anxiety and fear.
The ‘India problem’ under the surface at the Parliament of the World’s Religions
By Richa Karmarkar — August 18, 2023
(RNS) — Hindu organizations say they were uniquely singled out for their views on the contentious Indian political atmosphere, leaving some Hindus wondering why they must be tied to the politics of India at an event centered on cultivating harmony between the world's religious communities.
From interfaith vegans to inclusive heathens, religious Parliament offers it all
By Bob Smietana — August 16, 2023
(RNS) — The exhibit hall at the Parliament of the World’s Religions brought the diversity of religious practices and spiritual beliefs to life.
A religious calling to protect democracy
By Chris Crawford — August 16, 2023
(RNS) — Most religious doctrines do not require an embrace of democracy. But in today’s world, authoritarians are attempting to do the opposite — to recruit communities of faith to undermine democracy.
Preview: Defending Freedom and Human Rights at the Parliament of the World’s Religions
By Jonathan Woodward — August 16, 2023
Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush previews the 2023 convening of the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago with Rev. Stephen Avino, Sara Rahim, and Phyllis Curott.
Parliament of the World’s Religions hopes to harness faith to address world’s ills
By Bob Smietana — August 14, 2023
CHICAGO (RNS) — More than 6,500 religious leaders from 95 countries had registered for the gathering, which returns to Chicago for the first time since the 1990s.
Symposium marks 130th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s arrival in the United States
By Murali Balaji — April 25, 2023
(RNS) — Swami Vivekananda’s tour of the United States would mark what would become the first exposure most non-Hindus in the West had with Hinduism.
Climate crisis at forefront of agenda for Parliament of the World’s Religions
By Nidhi Upadhyaya — October 19, 2021
(RNS) — Jane Goodall noted that faith leaders could play a great role in bringing about change in the world.
‘We’re all interconnected’: Pagan, Christian clergy urge interfaith understanding
By Emily McFarlan Miller — October 1, 2021
(RNS) — The Rev. Ethan Stark and the Rev. Andy Behrendt hosted “A Pagan and a Pastor: A Necessary Conversation” to address some frequently asked questions about their faiths and misperceptions each tradition has about the other.
What two 9/11 anniversaries can teach us about the role of religion
By Eboo Patel — September 7, 2021
(RNS) — More than 100 years ago, Swami Vivekananda had a vision of faith as a bridge of cooperation.
National unity isn’t just possible, it’s worth working for
By Heather Greene — February 2, 2021
(RNS) — The question is not really whether we can achieve national unity. It is whether we are willing to do the work.
How to faithfully celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day without leaving home
By Emily McFarlan Miller — April 21, 2020
(RNS) — From shofar blasts to Facebook Live, a number of faith-based organizations have moved online to mark Earth Day as in-person gatherings have been canceled around the globe.
Trump’s presidency, ‘Christian supremacism’ criticized at Parliament of World Religions
By John Longhurst — November 6, 2018
TORONTO (RNS) — Speakers at a major interfaith gathering raise concerns about America's political climate, claiming Trump promotes 'Christian supremacy.'
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