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Permalink Reply by Jeremy Jones on December 9, 2009 at 6:48pm

Being part of a crowd of hundreds singing "Shalom, salam, peace" after the session run by the Jerusalem Peacemakers

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Permalink Reply by Randall Apps on December 25, 2009 at 5:20pm

Lots of things:
- Respect to the Aboriginal and Maori cultures
- Seeing more smiles than folded arms around the place
- Sessions of Jewish, Christian, Muslim mutual respect (plus the Druze and Sufi in the Jerusalem Peacemakers)
- Seeing youth with the right attitude in relating to each other rather than inheriting prejudices.
- Hugh Evans (Make Poverty History) presentation during the Youth Forum
- Sessions run for the 15 theological colleges from USA
- Prayers for Nations represented by flags
- Being able to ask faiths I know little about what their belief is without them thinking I want to convert
- Learning enough written Arabic to copy a comment onto the Copenhagen banner
- Chatting with open minded religious people
- The HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria session (millions suffer in Africa, and a lot is preventable)
- Catching up with friends of friends from other interfaith groups
- Seeing (a few) Politicians who showed respect to the religious voices
... and the many minor things I could add

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Permalink Reply by Ed Hubbard on December 25, 2009 at 7:18pm

Simply, for me was the moment I entered the space. From that point on, I recognized that this was another step in my journey.

I also loved doing filming and radio broadcasts. It was fun and interesting to share with everyone their views. Now looking at teh video, I remember the event again.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Ghouse on December 25, 2009 at 8:45pm

I am pleased to add:

- Honoring the native traditions by asking their permission to commence the program; it was done in every plenary.
- Acknowledging some 250 traditions and giving them full validity.
- the Morning sessions where people can learn the ritual aspect of each faith
- my defining moment came when i substituted for Dr. Tariq Ramadan for about 15 mintues while he was held in the long lines to make up to the session, him honoring me to continue and wrap up while I wanted out - He is some one I look upto and the words of appreciation from him were the highlights for me.
- when I connected with the indigenous peoples, I felt good.
- When people listend to pick up a flag other than their own at the flag ceremony, it is good to be in others shoes.

Thanks
Mike Ghouse

and of course, these points by Randall Apps

- Respect to the Aboriginal and Maori cultures
- Seeing more smiles than folded arms around the place
- Sessions of Jewish, Christian, Muslim mutual respect (plus the Druze and Sufi in the Jerusalem Peacemakers)
- Seeing youth with the right attitude in relating to each other rather than inheriting prejudices.
- Hugh Evans (Make Poverty History) presentation during the Youth Forum
- Sessions run for the 15 theological colleges from USA
- Prayers for Nations represented by flags
- Being able to ask faiths I know little about what their belief is without them thinking I want to convert
- Learning enough written Arabic to copy a comment onto the Copenhagen banner
- Chatting with open minded religious people
- The HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria session (millions suffer in Africa, and a lot is preventable)
- Catching up with friends of friends from other interfaith groups
- Seeing (a few) Politicians who showed respect to the religious voices
... and the many minor things I could add

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