12 Gates Foundation President Dr. Frank Kaufmann Speaks at 36th Annual World Interfaith Festival

The World Interfaith Harmony Week was first proposed at the UN General Assembly on September 23, 2010 by H.M. King Abdullah II of Jordan. Just under a month later, on October 20, 2010, it was unanimously adopted by the UN and henceforth the first week of February will be observed as a World Interfaith Harmony Week.

The World Interfaith Harmony Week is based on the pioneering work of The Common Word initiative. This initiative, which started in 2007, called for Muslim and Christian leaders to engage in a dialogue based on two common fundamental religious Commandments; Love of God, and Love of the Neighbour, without nevertheless compromising any of their own religious tenets. The Two commandments are at the heart of the three Monotheistic religions and therefore provide the most solid theological ground possible.

Commentary is provided by Dr. Frank Kaufmann, president of Twelve Gates Foundation.

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The greatest threat to this all important work lies in the fact that there are those who are hostile to this effort to bring people to God. There are teachings, teachers, activists, and ideologues who hate God, hate religion, and hate all efforts to keep God involved in human affairs. These are teachings and ideologies of revenge, of separation and conflict, and of materialism and anti-theism. This force stands against our shared goals and purposes, and our efforts and desire to save one another, whether it be through Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, or any faith path. Every one of these traditions is trying to help rescue God’s children. And while this is going one, there are those who are committed with utmost passion, pouring billions of dollars against these efforts.

As we work together, to support one another, and advance the ideals and mission of interfaith work, let us be cognizant that we need our solidarity and our mutual care and protection. As Imam Ali just said, we should fight for one another, and protect one another. We should stand as one to protect our brothers and sisters from those who are hostile to the very mission we share as an interfaith community.

Thank you very much to Guruji for a moment to have a word with all of us. I am very grateful for your invitation to be at this fantastic and edifying event. Thank you.

Guruji:

Thank you for these inspiring words. Frank is a person who always is at the other end of my phone. I can call or text you any time. This is my friend in New York City.