Fraternization between Christian Leaders
Brazil to host Dialogue and Peace event
A fraternization between Christian leaders took place on August 30, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, prior to the" Inter-confessional Dialogue of Leaders from Latin America and Israel," to be held on October 28th, 29th and 30th with the objective of creating a inter-denominational network of studies on various topics, creating an area of knowledge and mutual respect based on religious needs to reach the peace that the human family earnestly desires.
Deputy Jodenir Soares (Bishop of the Universal Church)
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The Inter-confessional dialogue will be conducted and organized by AMISRAEL with the support of the State and Municipality of Rio de Janeiro, academic institutions and the Universal Church, with the presence of representatives of the Rabbinical Court of Israel, Muslim Imams, members of Hare Krishna, and Christian authorities, among others.
In this regard, Jodenir Soares, Federal Deputy of the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro, said: "In October we will have leaders from different parts of the world, something never before lived in Rio de Janeiro. We will be hosting an important worldwide meeting using our principal characteristic: To be a friendly and peaceful country. "
Assembly of God Pastor Nemuel Kessler, said that all dialogues are important, but October’s will be even more thanks to the support AMISRAEL has worldwide.
Dr. William Soto (International Director of AMISRAEL)
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Dr. Soto emphasized that there is a formula for all things and there is one for peace. He concluded his participation with the following question of reflection: As a religious leader, what are you doing to achieve the peace the world yearns? Approximately 40 Christian leaders present at the fraternization embraced the project and were agreeable to unite their talents and efforts to once again demonstrate the world that Brazil embraces all kinds of race, creed, religion and it works for the peace in the world.
By: Gabriela Lara
Photos: Samuel Tilleria / Ygor Lima
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| Father Marcelo Batista Araujo, Dr. William Soto and Father William Moreira Coelho |
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| Participants at the Christian Leaders fraternization |
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