What does a life in the pursuit of peace look like? 

What are tangible ways to overcome bias for yourself and your own community? 

Please join me in learning from Bassem Chaaban, the Director of The Peace Institute in Florida, about bridging divides and creating peace, both in our communities and society.

Learn more about The Peace Institute at their website: 

https://www.unitedwestandforpeace.org/

Every religion or belief produces its own “fruit” from the context in which it developed. In this episode, I share the perspective a Latter-day Saint from the Church of Jesus Christ brings to interfaith conversations.

The four “fruits” from my own religious tradition that I share in this episode are:

1. We respect everyone's privilege of following their own conscience (religious freedom) 
2. We seek for truth, wherever we find it
3. We value caring for others beyond our own faith
4. We strive to become peacemakers and bridge builders

Come learn with us!

Resources 

Recension of mormon extermination order

https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/ozarks/2018/09/01/missouri-executive-order-44-mormon-war/1147461002/

https://www.sos.mo.gov › 19760625_RescisOrder

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints population growth 1924 - 2024

https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/growth-of-the-church-from-1924-to-2024

Early Church History quotations on Religious Freedom

https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/articles/religious-freedom

1978 Church Statement on great religious leaders and thinkers of the world

https://catalog.churchofjesuschrist.org/assets/06d52821-9342-4f20-9cb3-358e6f8c8bfa/0/0

The Church’s 2023 summary for Caring for those in need

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/serve/caring/annual-summary?lang=eng 

President Nelson Sermons and Peace Prize

“Peacemakers Needed”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/47nelson?lang=eng

“Let God Prevail“

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/46nelson?lang=eng

Peace Prize Info

https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/the-prophet-receives-gandhi-king-mandela-peace-prize

What does my personal perspective bring to interfaith conversations?

Check out this episode to learn more!

This is Part 1 of what perspective I bring to the table.

Stay tuned for Part 2!

What do you know about Interfaith? How does one get involved in interfaith work? Join us to learn more about it from Zeynep! 

Zeynep Kariparduc has many years of experience in Interfaith work, particularly in the Salt Lake City area. Originally from Turkey, she has lived in multiple countries, deepening her understanding of diverse cultures.

Since arriving in the U.S. in 2011, Zeynep has been deeply committed to interfaith and cross-cultural initiatives, dedicating over a decade as Outreach and Programs Director at the Emerald Hills Institute, where she builds meaningful connections between communities. As the immediate past Chair of the Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable, she has been instrumental in fostering religious understanding and collaboration.

Check out all the great work done by Emerald Hills Institute:

https://emeraldhillsinstitute.org/

To learn more about the Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable check out this link:

https://www.interfaithroundtable.org/

Welcome to Interfaith Conversations! Here we connect with each other's faith and beliefs. 

Today, I sit down with my friend Steve Lease who become Muslim a while back. He shares his conversion (or reversion) to Islam and shares with us about the beliefs and practices of Islam. 

Please remember, we strive for positivity, learning, and growing, so please remember to be kind and well-meaning in our comments. Abusive language is not condoned or accepted. 

Utah Islamic Center - Meet the Muslims Events

https://utislamiccenter.org/community/meet-the-muslims/ 

Basic beliefs and practices in Islam

https://www.uri.org/kids/world-religions/muslim-beliefs

Muslims and Latter-day Saints: Beliefs, Values, and Lifestyles Pamphlet

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/muslims-and-latter-day-saints?lang=eng

Welcome to Interfaith Conversations!

This is a place where we connect with each other's faith and beliefs.

Follow us for more upcoming content on interfaith topics and guest interviews!