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The World Parliament of Religions is an interfaith conference that was first held in Chicago, Illinois from September 11 to September 27, 1893. It was formed again 1993 as a centennial celebration. Now an ongoing conference, it calls itself the Parliament of the World's Religions, and in 2001, it was decided to hold a Parliament roughly every five years. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Parliament of the Worlds Religions. ... Insert non-formatted text hereInsert non-formatted text here:This article is about the legislative institution. ... Interfaith is a term which refers to cooperation between people of different faiths. ... Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Official website: http://egov. ... September 11 is the 254th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (255th in leap years). ... September 27 is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 95 days remaining. ... 1893 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1993 (MCMXCIII in Roman) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... There have been several meetings referred to as a Parliament of the World’s Religions. ...


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Inter-religious Dialogue - New World Encyclopedia (4691 words)
There already exist ancient guidelines for human behavior which are found in the teachings of the religions of the world and which are the condition for a sustainable world order.” Behind this declaration was the distinguished German theologian Hans Kűng, whose followers canvassed widely for signatures at the 1993 meeting.
The mystical traditions of the world’s religions provide a critique of such over-formalized religious belief and practice, yet are a well-winnowed and enduring route by which to establish and sustain a relationship with Ultimate Reality.
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Amma addresses the Parliament of World's Religions in 1993 @ Amritapuri.org (692 words)
It marked the first concerted effort to bring all the different religions to a common platform where leaders and representatives of all faiths were able to communicate and share their views.
The centenary of the first Parliament of the World's Religions was held, also in Chicago, from August 28 to September 4, 1993.
A momentous achievement of this second Parliament was the formation of a core group of the world's most influential religious leaders, an assembly of 25 presidents representing all major faiths.
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