BT MARK H. HUNTER I SPECIAL TO THE ADVOCATE Jan. 22, 2016, 8:37 p.m. Learning more about the faiths of others can lead to respect and dignity, breaking down the walls that divide and pit people against one another. Often, those of various religions find they have much in...
Members and friends of the Atlas Foundation of New Orleans hosted a “Dinner of Abrahamic Traditions” on Jan. 17. The dinner, which included Turkish food, was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Old Metairie. The purpose of the evening’s dinner and festivities was to...
Atlas Foundation, in collaboration with Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge, hosted its Third Annual Dinner of Abrahamic Traditions. Speakers of different faiths explored the theme of “Caring Your Neighbor” from the points of their own faith traditions. Robert Mann from School of Manship at LSU briefly explained the mission...
Atlas Foundation hosted the Abrahamic Traditions Dinner on Tuesday, August 31, 2011. At Tuesday’s Dinner, representatives of Judaism, Christianity and Islam talked about the benefits of fasting and dialogue. Tuesday’s gathering was a celebration of the Abrahamic traditions and drew about 40 people including clergy and other congregational representatives from...