Muslim women are not considered equal to men or valued equally with men in Islamic society. The Holy Qur’an states clearly that women are to be subordinate to men. Qur’an 4.34: “Men stand superior to women in that God hath preferred some of them over others, and in that they expend of their...

From the Sikh Coalition, 40 Exchange Place, Suite 728, NY, NY 10004, 1-212-655-3095 and the website Khalsa Kids.1. If you meet a Sikh, an appropriate way to greet them is: a. "Salaam Alaikum" b. "Namaste" c. "Sat Sri Akal" d. "Bonjour" 2. Ninety-nine percent of the persons who wear turbans in the...

Muslim women are equal to men and equally valued. The Holy Qur'an states that women and men were created from a single soul and are moral equals in the eyes of God. Qur'an 4:1: "O mankind!...

Sunni Shia Adherents called Sunnis Shiites, Shi'i, or Shia Meaning of name "tradition" or "well-trodden path" "partisans of Ali" Current adherents 80-90% of 1.8 billion Muslims 10-20% of 1.8 billion Muslims Did Muhammad designate a successor?...

1. Which is the third largest religion (in number of adherents) in the world? a. Atheism/Agnosticism b. Judaism c. Hinduism d. Buddhism 2. True or False: Unitarian Universalism resulted from the merger of two religions—Unitarianism and Universalism—that were each more than 200 years old. 3.

Dates from: 622 CE in Mekka (in Saudi Arabia) Note: Muslims believe Islam is the only true religion and has no beginning; 622 CE is the date the Islamic calendar began, keyed to an important event in Muhammad's life Adherents: 1.8 billion (80-90% Sunni; 10-20% Shiite) Ranking: Second, behind...

The Five Pillars are considered the most essential instructions from Muhammad for how to live as a Muslim. Loyal Muslims are expected to follow the Five Pillars as closely as they can. Profess Faith—Shahada​ Shahada—Say with conviction, "There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his prophet."...

Here are some situations where you might have trouble keeping your cool. You drop your cell phone and somebody steps on it, destroying it. Someone hits your compact car with their SUV. You are a clerk in a store and a furious customer brings back a defective product. Two of your friends have a...

A highly revered text from the Mahayana Lojong (mind training) tradition, composed by the Buddhist Master Langri Tangpa (1054–1123). (1) With the determination to accomplish The highest welfare of all sentient* beings, Who excel even a wish-granting jewel, May I at all times hold them dear. (2)...

The inherent worth and dignity of every person Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations A free and responsible search for truth and meaning The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process...

Zoroastrianism Jainism Taoism Buddhism Confucianism Year 600 BCE 556 BCE 550 BCE 531 BCE 500 BCE Country Iran India China India China Prophet / Founder Zoroaster (Zarathustra) Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara Lao Tzu Siddhartha Gautama K'ung-fu-tzu (Confucius) Followers 2.6 Million 4.2 M 20 M 360 M...

Gathered from online sources including the Quotations Page and the Brainy Quote websites. 1. Those who would perfect their work must first sharpen their tools. 2. Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it. 3. A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do you know the youth's future will...

Traditional adaptations from Hebrew scripture, Exodus 20:2-14. Jewish Ten Commandments 1. I am the Lord your G-d. 2. You shall have no other gods before me; You shall not make for yourself an idol. 3. You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your G-d. 4....

Abram — Exalted Father Abraham — Father of Many / Father of Nations Amos — To Carry Baruch — Blessed Benjamin — Son of the South Chaya — Life Esther — Star Ethan — Solid, Enduring Ezra — Help David — Beloved Deborah — Bee Ephraim — Fruitful Eli — Height, Ascension Hannah...

"Standing on the Side of Love" lyrics by Reverend Jason Shelton, as included in the Unitarian Universalist Association's Singing the Journey: A Supplement to Singing the Living Tradition. Copyright 2004 by Yelton Rhodes Music. Used by permission. The promise of the Spirit: Faith, hope and love...

Adapt the sample press release to publicize the interfaith service project. Format it to include the congregation's letterhead. Once you fill out the details, you may fax, mail, or email the press release to the local media (newspapers, radio stations, television stations, etc.)....

Baha'i Tradition on Service (from Abdu'l-Baha, Selections from the Writings of Abdu'l-Baha) One amongst His Teachings is this, that love and good faith must so dominate the human heart that men will regard the stranger as a familiar friend, the malefactor as one of their own, the alien even as a...

DIALOGUE ON THE SHARED VALUES OF SERVICE Goals of the dialogue To help participants discover the shared value of service across different religious traditions through text, storytelling, and action....

This article originally appeared the Fall 2008 issue of UU World magazine. I've always felt that Unitarian Universalism could have a unique role in the interfaith world, but the significance of this calling was made clear to me on September 11, 2001....

Websites and online programs Stop Bullying website of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Committee for Children, creator of the "Second Step" violence prevention program Pacer Center's Teens Against Bullying National Crime Prevention Council's Anti-Cyberbullying Campaign Books Don't...