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Tag: Interfaith Prayer

In the Name of My Prophet

In the Name of My Prophet

Posted on April 13, 2018September 13, 2018 by Daniel F. Flores
“I prayed in the name of my Prophet and the name of your Prophet that you will be blessed.” This is what the young man said to me. Earlier, he asked me if I knew of a private place to pray. It is ... Read More
The Power of Interfaith Prayer: Healing words of hope in times of violence - Part 2

The Power of Interfaith Prayer: Healing words of hope in times of violence – Part 2

Posted on August 1, 2016July 25, 2016 by DeShannon Bowens
In part 1 of this article, I wrote about my decision to facilitate an Interfaith prayer call on Sunday, July 10th after the horrific killings of Alton Sterling, Philando Castile and five Dallas Police... Read More
The Power of Interfaith Prayer: Healing words of hope in times of violence - Part 1

The Power of Interfaith Prayer: Healing words of hope in times of violence – Part 1

Posted on July 25, 2016July 21, 2016 by DeShannon Bowens
On July 4th, the United States of America celebrated its 240th year of independence from Great Britain. My ancestors were enslaved until 1863. Unfortunately, the Emancipation Proclamation did not inst... Read More
Can We Pray Together? A Practicum

Can We Pray Together? A Practicum

Posted on October 7, 2014October 6, 2014 by Susan Butterworth
I have pondered the idea of faithful people of different traditions praying together for many years. I am aware of the obstacles and still have hope that genuine interfaith prayer is possible. Over a ... Read More

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State of Formation, founded as an offshoot of the Journal of Interreligious Studies (JIRS), is a program of the Betty Ann Greenbaum Miller Center for Interreligious Learning & Leadership at Hebrew College and Boston University School of Theology.

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