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Religious Liberty Sabbath: Multifaceted Dimensions of Freedom
For Religious Liberty Sabbath, January 15, 2022, Dr. Ganoune Diop, director of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty for the Seventh-day Adventist world church, and the Secretary General IRLA intends to highlight a holistic understanding of religious freedom. Today and increasingly, this fundamental freedom is misunderstood, distorted, and instrumentalized to political ends. The sermon’s endeavor is that of restoration of the true nature and scope of religious freedom. While mentioning international and national provisions for religious freedom, the best we offer is our theological insights. Therefore, the spiritual emphasis in the sermon. That is what we bring to the world as part of our mission.
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The Story of 16th Street: Understanding the Work of PARL
Have you ever wondered how PARL works to position the church to a standing of credibility, visibility, trust and relevance in the public realm? Do you want to be an ambassador for the church in your community? Start here, with this short, inspiring video about the vital mission of PARL.
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Interfaith and Inter-church Relations: A Roadmap on Engaging Others
This paper on inter church and interfaith relations was written by Dr. Ganoune Diop, director of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty for the Seventh-day Adventist world church, and it explores how we speak to and about other churches and governments..
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Abolishing Systemic Racism and Building More Just Societies
This paper on systemic racism was written by Dr. Ganoune Diop, director of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty for the Seventh-day Adventist world church, and explores ways to move forward towards more just societies. The following reflection is purposed to participate in the development of awareness in reference to the evil of racism.
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This Week in Washington: Nation-building for God?
Following a violent riot in Washington, D.C., we take a closer look at the political ideology known as "Christian nationalism."