Nonprofit

Parliament of the World's Religions


  • Mission

    Our mission is to cultivate harmony between the world's religions and spiritual communities and foster their engagement with the world and it's other guiding institutions (education, commerce, goverment, healthcare, etc.).
    Our mission is to cultivate harmony between the world's religions and spiritual communities and foster their engagement with the world and it's other guiding institutions (education, commerce, goverment, healthcare, etc.).

    About Us

    The vision of the Parliament of the World's Religions is of a just, peaceful and sustainable world in which:

    • Religious and spiritual communities live in harmony and contribute to a better world from their riches of wisdom and compassion.
    • Religious and cultural fears and hatreds are replaced with understanding and respect.
    • People everywhere come to know and care for their neighbors.
    • The richness of human and religious diversity is woven into the fabric of communal, civil, societal and global life.
    • The world's most powerful and influential institutions move beyond narrow self-interest to realize common good.
    • The Earth and all life are cherished, protected, healed and restored.
    • All people commit to living out their highest values and aspirations.

    The vision of the Parliament of the World's Religions is of a just, peaceful and sustainable world in which:

    • Religious and spiritual communities live in harmony and contribute to a better world from their riches of wisdom and compassion.
    • Religious and cultural fears and hatreds are replaced with understanding and respect.
    • People everywhere come to know and care for their neighbors.
    • The richness of human and religious diversity is woven into the fabric of communal, civil, societal and global life.
    • The world's most powerful and influential institutions move beyond narrow self-interest to realize common good.
    • The Earth and all life are cherished, protected, healed and restored.
    • All people commit to living out their highest values and aspirations.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Community Development
    • Human Rights & Civil Liberties
    • International Relations
    • Religion & Spirituality

    Location & Contact

    • 312 629 2990
    • 70 East Lake Street, Suite 230, Chicago, Illinois, US
      Suite 230
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