Learn more about another community reaching out across lines of faith to build interfaith connections: The "Daughters of Abraham" group met for the first time in Denton, TX. According to one of the organizers, they founded this chapter of "Daughters of Abraham" in their city because they liked the idea of "a community of women working together to share their ideas and their faith... We want to be able to spread that and make that open to our community because we need a tolerance." READ MORE ...
Mosque Hosts Islam Open House
It is great to see interfaith outreach like this across the country: A mosque in Athens, GA opens its doors to the local community to build friendships and break down stereotypes. At Cordoba House, we believe interfaith outreach is the cornerstone of peace-building. We are committed to bringing people together across lines of faith and we are proud to be part of this growing interfaith movement. READ MORE (Flagpole) ...
Finding What Unites Us
This Muslim nonprofit is Arizona is leading members of different faith communities to discover the values and ideas that unite them. The group and affiliate organizations take part in various charitable works, including providing aid to refugees, emphasizing that the desire to help others is one of the cornerstone values that brings them together across lines of faith. READ MORE (AZ Central) ...
Muslims and Jews Building Strong Bonds
As we navigate this time of heightened bigotry and tensions, there is a bright spot: Muslims and Jews are growing closer and finding new avenues for interfaith exchanges and new ways to support one another. At Cordoba House, we believe these exchanges are very important! READ MORE (The Jewish News of Northern California) ...
New Study Shows that University Students Are Interested in Interfaith Engagement
A new study on religious expression and interfaith engagement in higher education reveals that first year college students enter university with high expectations about religious tolerance and dialogue, but are often disappointed by the opportunities and level of openness present at their universities. READ MORE (Diverse Issues in Higher Education) ...
