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Non-Christian Traditions: Judaism

In Commemoration of The 50th Anniversary of Vatican II’s Nostra Aetate (The Church and Other Religions), Santa Teresa Parish presents a five part series about non-­Christian traditions. Promoting mutual respect and understanding to create a more peaceful world characterized by tolerance and good will.

“The Catholic Church rejects nothing that is true and holy in these religions. She regards with sincere reverence those ways of conduct and of life, those precepts and teachings which, though differing in many aspects from the ones she holds and sets forth, nonetheless often reflect a ray of that Truth which enlightens all men.” Nostra Aetate, Vatican II

  • November 18: Muslim Perspective on Nostra Aetate, Maha Elenaidi
  • December 16: Hinduism, Dr. Sulochina Lulla

2016

  • January 20: Zen Buddhism, Jiang Ying Shifu
  • February 17: Presentation on Jainism
  • March 16: Harry Cornbleet, Jewish Presentation

Download a flyer: Santa Teresa Interfaith Poster

Meet a Muslim

Please join us for the next Meet a Muslim Community Conversation. The purpose of the event is to build relationships and foster understanding through casual, honest conversation. No presentations, no lectures. Bring your questions and let’s talk.

Non-Christian Traditions: Jainism

In Commemoration of The 50th Anniversary of Vatican II’s Nostra Aetate (The Church and Other Religions), Santa Teresa Parish presents a five part series about non-­Christian traditions. Promoting mutual respect and understanding to create a more peaceful world characterized by tolerance and good will.

“The Catholic Church rejects nothing that is true and holy in these religions. She regards with sincere reverence those ways of conduct and of life, those precepts and teachings which, though differing in many aspects from the ones she holds and sets forth, nonetheless often reflect a ray of that Truth which enlightens all men.” Nostra Aetate, Vatican II

  • November 18: Muslim Perspective on Nostra Aetate, Maha Elenaidi
  • December 16: Hinduism, Dr. Sulochina Lulla

2016

  • January 20: Zen Buddhism, Jiang Ying Shifu
  • February 17: Presentation on Jainism
  • March 16: Harry Cornbleet, Jewish Presentation

Download a flyer: Santa Teresa Interfaith Poster

Non-Christian Traditions: Zen Buddhism

In Commemoration of The 50th Anniversary of Vatican II’s Nostra Aetate (The Church and Other Religions), Santa Teresa Parish presents a five part series about non-­Christian traditions. Promoting mutual respect and understanding to create a more peaceful world characterized by tolerance and good will.

“The Catholic Church rejects nothing that is true and holy in these religions. She regards with sincere reverence those ways of conduct and of life, those precepts and teachings which, though differing in many aspects from the ones she holds and sets forth, nonetheless often reflect a ray of that Truth which enlightens all men.” Nostra Aetate, Vatican II

  • November 18: Muslim Perspective on Nostra Aetate, Maha Elenaidi
  • December 16: Hinduism, Dr. Sulochina Lulla

2016

  • January 20: Zen Buddhism, Jiang Ying Shifu
  • February 17: Presentation on Jainism
  • March 16: Harry Cornbleet, Jewish Presentation

Download a flyer: Santa Teresa Interfaith Poster

Non-Christian Traditions: Hinduism

In Commemoration of The 50th Anniversary of Vatican II’s Nostra Aetate (The Church and Other Religions), Santa Teresa Parish presents a five part series about non-­Christian traditions. Promoting mutual respect and understanding to create a more peaceful world characterized by tolerance and good will.

“The Catholic Church rejects nothing that is true and holy in these religions. She regards with sincere reverence those ways of conduct and of life, those precepts and teachings which, though differing in many aspects from the ones she holds and sets forth, nonetheless often reflect a ray of that Truth which enlightens all men.” Nostra Aetate, Vatican II

  • November 18: Muslim Perspective on Nostra Aetate, Maha Elenaidi
  • December 16: Hinduism, Dr. Sulochina Lulla

2016

  • January 20: Zen Buddhism, Jiang Ying Shifu
  • February 17: Presentation on Jainism
  • March 16: Harry Cornbleet, Jewish Presentation

Download a flyer: Santa Teresa Interfaith Poster

Non-­Christian Traditions: Islam

In Commemoration of The 50th Anniversary of Vatican II’s Nostra Aetate (The Church and Other Religions), Santa Teresa Parish presents a five part series about non-­Christian traditions. Promoting mutual respect and understanding to create a more peaceful world characterized by tolerance and good will.

“The Catholic Church rejects nothing that is true and holy in these religions. She regards with sincere reverence those ways of conduct and of life, those precepts and teachings which, though differing in many aspects from the ones she holds and sets forth, nonetheless often reflect a ray of that Truth which enlightens all men.” Nostra Aetate, Vatican II

  • November 18: Muslim Perspective on Nostra Aetate, Maha Elenaidi
  • December 16: Hinduism, Dr. Sulochina Lulla

2016

  • January 20: Zen Buddhism, Jiang Ying Shifu
  • February 17: Presentation on Jainism
  • March 16: Harry Cornbleet, Jewish Presentation

Download a flyer: Santa Teresa Interfaith Poster

SiVIC joins in “Call for Civic and Religious Literacy”

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SiVIC joined ING and other local organizations in calling for education for both religious understanding and civic involvement in the United States, following unfortunate comments by presidential candidates in recent days. The statement says, in part:

We urge Dr. Carson and other fellow Americans to learn more about the history and founding of this great country, which, based on the wisdom of its Founding Fathers, guarantees the right of every American to practice their faith, hold public office, and aspire for the highest office of the land.

… We would like to educate Dr. Carson and others about the relationship between Islam and democracy. Principles of equal representation and respect for religious pluralism were early hallmarks of Muslim societies, and despite modern examples of Muslim-majority countries doing a poor job of upholding such rights, the reality is that the majority of Muslims, especially but not only in the United States, hold views of their faith and its values that are eminently compatible with American democracy. Dr. Carson’s words do not target any potential Muslim presidential candidate (there aren’t any) but they do serve to further isolate and demonize a community already under added scrutiny. In this Islamophobic environment, words such as Dr. Carson’s have real-life effects upon the lives of American Muslims, especially students who are often the target of bullying.

To read the full statement and list of supporters, go to the ING website.