Different Faiths
Common Action
Religions for Peace USA envisions a nation and world in which people of faith and goodwill live together in respect and mutual support, creating paths to peace and justice.
Who We Are
Religions for Peace USA is the largest and most broadly-based representative multi-religious forum in the United States, with participants from about 50 religious communities, representing each of the major faith traditions. The organization identifies shared commitments among religious communities in the U.S., enhances mutual understanding among these communities, and facilitates collaboration to address issues of common concern. The current foci are: protecting religious minorities and advancing religious freedom, advocating for refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants, addressing racial and ethnic tensions, and defending creation and challenging climate change.
Building Community
Religions for Peace USA’s work in building community takes us all over the country and over an array of issues. Our work is built upon values that persist across these issues and challenges and hold us to our vision.
Interfaith Peacebuilding
Religious communities possess spiritual, moral and social assets that can be brought to bear utilizing the full range of existing structures – leadership, local congregations, women’s groups, youth groups, and specialized agencies. When religious communities recognize their shared values, mobilize their collective assets, and work together, they can have a decisive impact where it is most needed.
Global Context
Religions for Peace’s global family of religious leaders and interreligious councils is vast, with more than 90 national and 5 regional bodies. In this environment, the U.S. has a unique role, responsibility and relationship to global matters.
Statement in Response to 2016 Presidential Election
Like so many of you, we at Religions for Peace USA are in the process of seeking to absorb and understand what the events of the 2016 Presidential election tell us about our efforts as people committed to peace-building, equality and...
A Word from the Executive Director
At the center of Religions for Peace USA is a living network of relationships among people of different religions and cultures. Some understanding or experience of “relationship” likely lies at the very core of religion and...
Mustard Seed Work
“These types of gatherings help keep me from being discouraged.” These were the words one pastor shared towards the end of our luncheon. I resonated with his sentiment. Though we at Religions for Peace USA are calling these meetings to...
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