Fethullah Gulen's Philosophy Gives Rise to Peace and Understanding

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Betsy Carr

A member of the Virginia House of Delegates, Betsy B. Carr speaks at the Rumi Forum and ATFA 2012 Dialogue Dinner to which a diverse group of guests including elected officials, leaders and representatives from faith communities, business, media and academia attended on November 28, 2012 at the Marriott Hotel in Tysons Corner, Virginia.

Highlighting the importance of the ideas and work of Fethullah Gulen, Delegate Carr later mentioned her trip to Turkey which "remains one of the most memorable and profound experiences not only of [her] ten-year legislation but of [her] entire life:"

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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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