Fethullah Gulen & Peacebuilding: Gulen Movement builds Peace through Education and Dialogue

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Eileen Eppig, Ph.D.

Prof. Eileen Eppig of College of Notre Dame speaks on the contributions of Fethullah Gulen to peacebuilding at the 5th Annual Dialogue Dinner with the theme Peace Through Education and Dialogue, held by Marti in Pikesville, Maryland on Nov. 29, 2012:

Starting her remarks with reciting the opening chapter from the Qur'an, Dr. Eppig stated that "peace is something that we all desire" and that Fethullah Gulen "is a wonderful Turkish example":

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Fethullah Gulen, the Gulen Movement and Socrates - A comparison of perspectives on peacebuilding

The American Turkish Friendship Association (ATFA) along with the Rumi Forum – Fairfax hosted a Dialogue and Friendship Dinner: Education for Peace on Wednesday, November 28th, 2012 at the Marriott Hotel in Tysons Corner, Virginia.

A diverse group of guests including elected officials, leaders and representatives from faith communities, business, media and academia attended the dinner and distinguished speakers gave important messages on the theme of this year’s event: “Education for Peace”.

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Taiwanese delegation visited Turkey, Gulen Movement institutions

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Chong-Ren News
"In June 2012, a group of representatives from the I-Kuan Tao(*) Headquarters and its branches was invited to a conference in Turkey by the Anatolia Formosa Association. While on their visit, they were taken on a five-day tour of Istanbul, Turkey.

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Fethullah Gulen's Contribution to the Field of Conflict Resolution

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Karina Korostelina, Ph.D.

Karina Korostelina is an Associate Professor at the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University and a Fellow of the European Research Centre of Migration and Ethnic Relations. She is a leading experts on identity-based conflicts, ethnic conflicts, the relationships between Muslim and non-Muslim populations, conflict resolution and peace building. Her recent interests include the study of civilian devastation, the processes of politicization of history and role of history education in conflict and post-conflict societies.

Dr. Korostelina speaks on “Fethullah Gulen’s Contribution to the Field of Conflict Analysis and Resolution” at Rumi Forum on March 30, 2011:

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Gulen Institute Youth Platform - Award Ceremony 2011

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In order to promote positive social change, the Gulen Institute invited young people to consider crucial issues facing the world today. The institute's Youth Platform, an international essay contest open to all high school students, attracted more than 600 entries from students from 53 countries and 35 states in the U.S.

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Fethullah Gulen - Remarks by Ambassador David Newton

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Amb. David Newton

David Newton, Former US Ambassador to Iraq (1984-88) and Yemen (1994-97) with a 36 year diplomatic career, was interviewed at traditional Rumi Forum* Peace and Dialogue Awards ceremony held in Washington, on Wednesday, October 10, 2012.

Praising the contributions of the Rumi Forum, Amb. Newton emphasized the need for mutual understanding and peaceful dialogue:

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Fethullah Gulen - Why do We Need to Worship God?

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Islam, probably the most misunderstood religion in the world, is among the hot reading topics for people all over the world. Questions and Answers about Islam Vol. 1 and 2 have been prepared to provide first-hand information from one of the most leading Islamic scholars of our time. In this book, Fethullah Gülen, sensitive to the real questions people have - the questions given rise to by the modern age - has tried, through patient argument, to answer people's doubts and questions.

What is the Point of Worship, and Why Does it Have to Be Done in a Certain Way?

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Fethullah Gulen - Is Religion Contrived by Human Beings?

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Islam, probably the most misunderstood religion in the world, is among the hot reading topics for people all over the world. Questions and Answers about Islam Vol. 1 and 2 have been prepared to provide first-hand information from one of the most leading Islamic scholars of our time. In this book, Fethullah Gülen, sensitive to the real questions people have - the questions given rise to by the modern age - has tried, through patient argument, to answer people's doubts and questions.

Will Religion, Supposedly Developed by "Primitive" People to Explain the Unknown, Eventually Become Unnecessary?

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