About the Movement
From now on, the great religions of the world will no longer declare war on each other, but on the giant ills that afflict [humankind]. - Charles Bonney, 1893 Parliament of the World’s Religions
When forces of intolerance emerged in the past, young people led the forces of inclusion. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was 26 when he organized the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and Gandhi was even younger when he began working for peace in India. Headlines tell the story of religious bigotry and conflict – but we know there’s another way.
What if people of all faiths and traditions worked together to promote the common good for all? What if once again, young people led the way? Across the country, Muslims and Hindus, Jews and Christians, Buddhists and non-religious, are coming together in a movement of interfaith cooperation. They are proving that the 21st century can be defined by cooperation between diverse communities instead of conflict. Read more. Get involved. Let’s prove we are better together.
