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The spiritual climate of America is changing as the following article indicates! Spiritual leaders from several faiths met together in Aspen to discuss the new climate that will bring all religions together for peace, hope and prosperity. We strongly suggest that you read the entire article to see where the future of Bible believing Christianity will be headed.
November 9 - Spiritual leaders gather in Aspen / Group hopes to discover collective voice
Article: One World Religion
ASPEN - About 150 spiritual leaders from around the world have descended upon Aspen, working together over four days to form a collective voice of peace in an effort to bring healing to the nation, which is facing unprecedented challenges.
Organizers said that during the past several years, the nation has become politically and religiously polarized. The initiative is an effort to end the divisions by tapping the values shared by all religious traditions and focusing on the vision of unity.
Dr. Tom Coburn, president of Naropa University in Boulder, said he has found the summit to be extremely significant in that it has recognized people's commonalties and celebrated their differences.
The goal is to find a new vehicle for religious leaders so their collective voices can provide guidance in times of crisis and be an inspiration for a new type of activism, based on love and compassion, rather than fear and anger.
Organizers said that the religious voice of the Fundamental Christian Right has dominated the country for several years and it represents a minority of Americans. That's why the initiative conducted an extensive search to find respected leaders from the Hindu, Buddhist, Sufi, contemplative Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths - who aren't advocating for the superiority of one faith, themselves or their churches.
"We have come together across spiritual lines, because that is where the great mystical energy resides," said Benedictine Sister Joan Chittister, co-chair of the Global Peace Initiative of Women (GPIW).
Organizers said that during the past several years, the nation has become politically and religiously polarized. The initiative is an effort to end the divisions by tapping the values shared by all religious traditions and focusing on the vision of unity.
Dr. Tom Coburn, president of Naropa University in Boulder, said he has found the summit to be extremely significant in that it has recognized people's commonalties and celebrated their differences.
The goal is to find a new vehicle for religious leaders so their collective voices can provide guidance in times of crisis and be an inspiration for a new type of activism, based on love and compassion, rather than fear and anger.
Organizers said that the religious voice of the Fundamental Christian Right has dominated the country for several years and it represents a minority of Americans. That's why the initiative conducted an extensive search to find respected leaders from the Hindu, Buddhist, Sufi, contemplative Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths - who aren't advocating for the superiority of one faith, themselves or their churches.
"We have come together across spiritual lines, because that is where the great mystical energy resides," said Benedictine Sister Joan Chittister, co-chair of the Global Peace Initiative of Women (GPIW).
The summit wraps up today, starting with meditation and yoga at the Aspen Meadows Gym. Discussions begin 9 a.m. The day's activities close at 4 p.m. with an inter-spiritual ceremony.
Merriam said she hopes the spiritual coalition will gain momentum in the coming months and contribute to the nation's most pressing challenges, and ultimately lead to a paradigm shift in the world's leadership.
"A new spiritual energy is emerging in the country," she said. "Just as the political landscape is changing, so too is the spiritual landscape. We must tap this new energy to gain a forward looking vision of how to advance our national well