Interfaith Panel Discussion
***UPDATE 5/14/14****
The interfaith panel discussion has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 28 @ 7-9 PM. The event will be held at the same location: SGI-USA Cultural Center located at 13608 Midway Rd., Dallas, TX, 75244.
****Postponed!!! To be rescheduled at a later date 5 /8/14****
Resource Center’s United Black Ellument is hosting an interfaith panel discussion. The event will be held at the SGI-USA Cultural Center located at 13608 Midway Rd., Dallas, TX, 75244. People of varying religious beliefs and faiths will come together to engage in meaningful dialogue. The goal of the conversation is to brainstorm ideas in which everyone can coexist in modern times and deal with contemporary issues together. We hope everyone will be able to push past any differences and embrace all commonalities in an effort to bring about more peace in the world. The main religions and faiths that will be represented are: Atheism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.
About Resource Center
Resource Center is the primary lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) and HIV/AIDS service organization in North Texas. The Center offers many LGBT services to the community and operates one of the largest LGBT Community Centers in the United States. The Community Center is home to a variety of community organizations and serves over 50,000 people each year through its programs and services.
About United Black Ellument (U-BE)
United Black Ellument (U-BE), a program of Resource Center of Dallas, is dedicated to building Dallas’ young Black gay and bisexual men’s community. We are creating new ways for young men to come together, meet, socialize, and support each other. We provide alternative social events and opportunities for gay and bisexual men to promote our diversity, well-being, and strength as individuals and as a community. We create a safe environment to talk and encourage each other about issues that are important to us, including safer sex. Did I mention we have A LOT OF FUN in the process.
About Soka Gakkai International – USA (SGI)
Soka Gakkai International – USA (SGI) is a Buddhist association for peace, culture, and education. The SGI is based on the teachings and philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism, which places the highest emphasis on the sanctity of life. Members seek, through their practice of Buddhism, to develop the ability to live with confidence, to create value in any circumstance and to contribute to the well-being of friends, family and community.
For more information or to volunteer for the event, please contact us at ube@myresourcecenter.org or (214)760-9718
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