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Middle East Peace Initiative

Middle East Peace Initiative

Principles of peacebuilding

Universal Peace Federation

www.upf.org

Principles of peacebuilding

Universal Peace Federation

www.upf.org

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Principles of PeacebuildingPrinciples of Peacebuilding

There is one God, who is the Creator and Parent of all humankind.

Human beings are essentially spiritual in their nature.

The highest standard in human relationships is to live for the sake of others.

Interreligious and international cooperation are essential to building genuine and lasting peace.

There is one God, who is the Creator and Parent of all humankind.

Human beings are essentially spiritual in their nature.

The highest standard in human relationships is to live for the sake of others.

Interreligious and international cooperation are essential to building genuine and lasting peace.

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There is one God, who is the

Creator and Parent of all humankind.

There is one God, who is the

Creator and Parent of all humankind.

Have we not all one father? Has not one God created us?

- Malachi 2:10

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name.

- Matthew 6:9

All [human] creatures are God’s children, and those dearest to God are those who treat His children kindly. - Hadith of Baihaqi

Have we not all one father? Has not one God created us?

- Malachi 2:10

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name.

- Matthew 6:9

All [human] creatures are God’s children, and those dearest to God are those who treat His children kindly. - Hadith of Baihaqi

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Connecting with the root of peaceConnecting with the root of peace

At the Western Wall in Jerusalem,a remnant of the wall of the ancient Temple grounds

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Connecting with the root of peace Connecting with the root of peace

At the Garden of Gethsemane in Jerusalem,where Jesus prayed before his crucifixion

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Connecting with the root of peaceConnecting with the root of peace

Al Aqsa Plaza in Jerusalem, where Mohammed ascended to heaven on a night journey

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Interreligious dialogueInterreligious dialogue

Round-table discussions

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Human beings are essentially spiritual in

their nature.

Human beings are essentially spiritual in

their nature.

Then the Lord God formed man out of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being. - Genesis 2:7

It is the spirit that gives life. - John 6:63

And He originated the creation of man out of clay, then He fashioned his progeny of an extraction of mean water, then He shaped him, and breathed His spirit in him. - Qur’an 32:8-9

Then the Lord God formed man out of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being. - Genesis 2:7

It is the spirit that gives life. - John 6:63

And He originated the creation of man out of clay, then He fashioned his progeny of an extraction of mean water, then He shaped him, and breathed His spirit in him. - Qur’an 32:8-9

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Sharing faith traditionsSharing faith traditions

A traditional Jewish welcome of bread and wine to Jerusalem

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Sharing faith traditionsSharing faith traditions

A Gospel reading inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem

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Sharing faith traditionsSharing faith traditions

Peace rally at the gate of the Old City of Jerusalem includes prayers of many faiths.

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“When the high-level Ambassadors for Peace continue to come from all faiths and nations it gives us strength to overcome all barriers.”

- Sheikh Aziz Bukhari, Naqshabandian Sufi Method, Jerusalem

“You are part of a great vision to implement peace.”

- Dr. Eliezer Glaubach, former Jerusalem city councilman

“We were all created by the same God. We must learn how to respect each other.”

- Rt. Rev. Riah Abu El-Assal, former Anglican Bishop of Jerusalem

“When the high-level Ambassadors for Peace continue to come from all faiths and nations it gives us strength to overcome all barriers.”

- Sheikh Aziz Bukhari, Naqshabandian Sufi Method, Jerusalem

“You are part of a great vision to implement peace.”

- Dr. Eliezer Glaubach, former Jerusalem city councilman

“We were all created by the same God. We must learn how to respect each other.”

- Rt. Rev. Riah Abu El-Assal, former Anglican Bishop of Jerusalem

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The highest standard in

human relationships is to live for the sake of

others.

The highest standard in

human relationships is to live for the sake of

others.

He has showed you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? - Micah 6:8

Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. - Corinthians 10.24

The best of men are those who are useful to others. - Hadith of Bukhari

He has showed you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? - Micah 6:8

Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. - Corinthians 10.24

The best of men are those who are useful to others. - Hadith of Bukhari

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In Jerusalem

Building bonds among faith leadersBuilding bonds among faith leaders

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Building bonds among faith leadersBuilding bonds among faith leaders

In Gaza

In the Galilee

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Building bonds among women Building bonds among women

Sisterhood ceremonies in Jerusalem

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Building bonds among youthBuilding bonds among youth

An Arab youth tutors a Jewish student.

Winning team members salute the losing team in a “Play Soccer Make Peace” match between Jewish and Arab youth.

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The heart of reconciliationThe heart of reconciliation

A 9/11 memorial service at Jerusalem’s Independence Park

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The heart of reconciliationThe heart of reconciliation

A wreath at Yad Vashem on Holocaust Remembrance Day

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The heart of reconciliationThe heart of reconciliation

Jews and Arabs from the Parents’ Circle, who lost family members in violent attacks, describe their work of reconciliation.

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“Without true reconciliation we will not have true peace, not in our families or in our nation or region.”

- Baruch Shalev, Jerusalem

“All religions call for peace, quality and respect for each other, without destroying lives. We invite others to join us to ensure that the children of the future will enjoy peace.”

- Kamel Thabet, Gaza

“Without true reconciliation we will not have true peace, not in our families or in our nation or region.”

- Baruch Shalev, Jerusalem

“All religions call for peace, quality and respect for each other, without destroying lives. We invite others to join us to ensure that the children of the future will enjoy peace.”

- Kamel Thabet, Gaza

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Interreligious and

international cooperation are essential to building

genuine and lasting peace.

Interreligious and

international cooperation are essential to building

genuine and lasting peace.

They shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning hooks.

- Isaiah 2.2-4

If possible, so far as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all….Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

- Romans 12.18,21

O mankind! We created you from a single pair of a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes, that you might know each other [not that you might despise each other]. - Qur’an 49.13

They shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruning hooks.

- Isaiah 2.2-4

If possible, so far as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all….Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

- Romans 12.18,21

O mankind! We created you from a single pair of a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes, that you might know each other [not that you might despise each other]. - Qur’an 49.13

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Promoting interreligious cooperation

Promoting interreligious cooperation

Interreligious peace march in Jerusalem

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Promoting interreligious cooperation

Promoting interreligious cooperation

Briefings at the Israeli Knesset

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Promoting interreligious cooperationPromoting interreligious cooperation

Briefings with Palestinian officials in Ramallah

in EastJerusalem

in Abu Dis

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Promoting interreligious cooperation

Promoting interreligious cooperation

Briefings with US officials

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Promoting interreligious cooperation

Promoting interreligious cooperation

“Halelu: Songs of David” cantata blends classical European, Jewish and Arab themes.

Collaboration among composers and recording artists of different cultures

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Promoting interreligious cooperation

Promoting interreligious cooperation

The mayor of Jerusalem welcomes a Native American chief.

A Native American leader presents a traditional necklace to a Gaza official.

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“We need courageous leadership on both sides for peace. Two people, both not really religious, are fighting over the holy places!”

- Prof. Moshe Amirav, negotiator with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak at Camp

David talks, 2000

“We are in the Holy Land where God sent His three main messengers. We are the trustees of peace and the road to peace.”

- Abu Ali Shaheen, Member, Palestinian Parliament, Gaza

“We need courageous leadership on both sides for peace. Two people, both not really religious, are fighting over the holy places!”

- Prof. Moshe Amirav, negotiator with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak at Camp

David talks, 2000

“We are in the Holy Land where God sent His three main messengers. We are the trustees of peace and the road to peace.”

- Abu Ali Shaheen, Member, Palestinian Parliament, Gaza

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If we come from one God,why allow boundaries to divide us?If we come from one God,why allow boundaries to divide us?

Girls holding a peace poster

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