Friday, March 30, 2012

Fethullah Gulen included in the peace curriculum

(Video Duration: 3 mins. 14 secs.)

The Peace Learning Center in Eagle Creek, Illinois has been teaching thousands of young people about how to be a peacemaker using the examples of leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Eleanor Roosevelt and Martin Luther King.

Now the Peace Center has added Fethullah Gulen to the curriculum and Executive Director Tim Nation says Gulen's work to promote interfaith dialogue and community service makes him an excellent peacemaker.
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Gulen Movement & Gulen Institute - Remarks by Kofi Annan

(Video Duration: 31 secs.)

Kofi Annan
Gulen Movement and Gulen Institute's activities were praised by Kofi Annan, Former Secretary General of the United Nations between 1997 and 2006. On April 12 2010, Annan addressed to a distinguished audience at Gulen Institute's Luncheon Forum.
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Thursday, March 29, 2012

Fethullah Gulen & Gulen Movement praised by New York State Assemblyman Cymbrowitz

(Video Duration: 4 min 14 secs.)

Assemblyman praises Gulen Movement, offers a proclamation to Fethullah Gulen:

Assemblyman Cymbrowitz at the 4th Annual Friendship Dinner
NY Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz
New York State Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz was among the dignitaries at the 4th Annual Friendship Dinner by the Turkish Cultural Center where he gave a speech about his trip to Turkey and offered a proclamation of appreciation to Turkish Islamic scholar Fethullah Gulen.
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Fethullah Gulen commended by Texas Senate

(Video Duration: 1 min 10 secs.)

Texas Senate Resolution Nr. 85
The Senate of the State of Texas passed a resolution on January 25, 2011 commending respected Turkish scholar Fethullah Gülen for his contributions to the promotion of global peace and understanding.

Senate Resolution No. 85, which was approved during the session chaired by Texas Lt. Governor David Dewhurst, said, “The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Fethullah Gülen for his ongoing and inspirational contributions to the promotion of global peace and understanding.” The resolution said Turkish scholar, author, poet, preacher and educational activist Fethullah Gülen has inspired a worldwide social movement that promotes humanistic values and service, known as the Hizmet movement, or the Gülen movement."
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Gulen Movement & Gulen Institute - Remarks by Madeleine Albright

(Video Duration: 39 secs.)

Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
Madeleine Albright
Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright was the keynote speaker for The Gülen Institute Luncheon Series in Houston, Texas on December 2, 2008.

"In a world that lacks direction, there can be no doubt that a pathfinder is needed. It is much more likely to be found in the values that reside at the heart of the Gülen Institute and this luncheon series.
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Fethullah Gulen - Remarks by President Fox

(Video Duration: 1 min 07 secs.)

Former President of Mexico Vicent Fox
Vicente Fox
Gulen Institute welcomed Hon. Vicente Fox [55th President of Mexico - from 2000 to 2006] at the luncheon forum organized by the Gulen Institute in Hilton Americas on May 3, 2011.

He shared that education is the key to success and the face of a nation can change from one generation to the next through its education system. He shares view of education with Saint Ignatius De Loyola and Fethullah Gulen. However, education alone cannot be the sole solution.
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Gulen Movement & Gulen Institute - Remarks by James Baker

(Video Duration: 1 min 40 secs.)

Former U.S. Secretary of State James Baker
James Baker
Former U.S. Secretary of State James Baker, who served under Presidents Reagan and Bush Senior...was the keynote speaker for The Gülen Institute Luncheon Series in Houston, Texas on May 20, 2008. Mr. Baker began his speech by expressing his gratitude for the Gülen Institute's efforts to promote cooperation and respect amongst people from diverse background without discrimination:
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Fethullah Gulen & Gulen Movement - Remarks by James Baker

(Video Duration: 17 secs.)

Former U.S. Secretary of State James Baker
James Baker
Fethullah Gulen, the Gulen Movement, and their efforts for interfaith dialogue are recognized by Former U.S. Secretary of State James Baker:

"I think this [Gulen] institute serves all humanity based on the perspectives inspired by the life and works of Fethullah Gulen who tirelessly works to foster mutual understanding among civilizations, among cultures and among faiths."
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Fethullah Gulen & Gulen Movement - Remarks by President Clinton

(Video Duration: 1 min 29 secs.)

Fethullah Gulen, the Gulen Movement (aka the Hizmet Movement), and their contributions to the world peace were recognized by former President Bill Clinton.


Read more: Fethullah Gulen's Contribution to World Peace
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