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 Governor of Texas, Honrable Rick Perry, extended his greetings to all in attendance at the Annual Interfaith Dialog Dinner of El Paso. He also indicated that he appreciates the demonstrating the importance of further mutual understanding and respect. First lady nad he extended their best wishes for a memorable celebration.
(October, 2008)
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 Secretary of State Susan Savage said it was while traveling in Turkey that she was struck by something about Oklahoma."It was while we were in Istanbul, and it struck me how important it is to have a point of contact for international relations," Savage told members of the Governor's Ethnic American Advisory Council during its meeting Friday. "That point of contact in Oklahoma is the Secretary of State's Office."
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 Luncheon Forum (Dan Boren, U.S. Congressman) was covered by the local media, as well. "Congressman Dan Boren addressed the Institute for Interfaith Dialogue luncheon meeting last week at the Raindrop Turkish House on Classen Boulevard in Oklahoma City."
You can read the whole story from the link below:
http://www.edmondsun.com/opinion/local_story_054232147.html
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Pastor Bernard Kern and Carol Kern participated the interfaith trip to Turkey in May 2008. Pastor Kern wrote a piece about his impressions from the trip at Fort Worth Star Telegram on August 9, 2008.
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The Institute of Interfaith Dialog mourns the death of Imam W. D. Mohammad, the spiritual leader of the American Society of Muslims. Mr. Mohammad left an indelible mark on the history of Islam in America , with his efforts to move his community toward mainstream Islam. He was respected as a man of humility, righteousness and vision. May God make his resting place a garden of paradise and make his memory a beacon of hope for us.
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By Carla Hinton, The Oklahoman
The many ways religion has been connected with terrorism were discussed Saturday during a conference that sought to quash stereotypes and misinformation about the Islam faith.
By Carla Hinton
Religion Editor, The Oklahoman, Sun April 6, 2008
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Muslim interfaith group works to build relationships - By Sheri Baker-Rickman
The Sun
 Speakers at an Oct. 4 dinner sponsored by the Institute of Interfaith Dialog said building relationships by breaking bread together is key to mending rifts and creating understanding among faiths.
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Interfaith Dialogue Growing Stronger - By Vern Barnet
The Kansas City Star
About 40 groups in metro Kansas City are involved in interfaith relations. One is the Kansas City Chapter of the Houston-based Institute of Interfaith Dialogue, which last week held its fourth annual iftar, dinner after sunset during Ramadan, with about 200 guests at the hotel.
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By Brianna Bailey
Transcript Staff Writer
Norman Chief of Police Phil Cotten and other community leaders met Tuesday in Oklahoma City to discuss friendship and religion at the Third Annual Interfaith Dinner hosted by the Institute of Interfaith Dialog.
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The Norman Transcript
Transcript Staff Writer Carol Cole, September 21st,2007
Tolerance and understanding were urged Sunday as people of many faiths gathered for the fourth annual Interfaith dinner sponsored by the Institute of Interfaith Dialog at the Cox Convention Center during the month of Ramadan.
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William F. O'Brien
The Edmond Sun
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan began last week and Muslims are required to fast during the day in accordance with Islamic tradition. After the sun goes down, many Muslims enjoy a communal feast that is known as “Iftar.”
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The Daily
By Will Prescott
Vahap Uysal, finance professor, believes far too many people who want peace overlook a crucial tool: dinner conversations. More than 400 people, including several Oklahoma politicians, an FBI agent and leaders of the Jewish, Christian and Muslims faiths, gathered Sunday at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City to explore the idea
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The Oklahoman, September 15, 2007
By Carla Hinton
Religion Editor
Four years ago, Orhan Osman planned a 100-seat dinner and scrambled to find enough people to fill the banquet hall.This year, Osman had to search for an appropriate venue for the more than 400 people expected to attend the Institute of Interfaith Dialog's fourth annual Interfaith Dinner. The event, set for Sunday at the Cox Convention Center, has grown due to its inclusive nature, Osman said.
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The Oklahoman
By Carrie Copernoll,September 18th,2007
What caught my attention was the hats: Jewish yarmulkes, Muslim prayer caps and white silk head scarves, broad-brimmed Sunday-best church hats. The room was full of people proud of their own faith but willing to learn more about those around them.
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Tulsa World
By Bill Sherman
As Americans warily eye Islamic extremism in the Middle East, a Turkish Muslim group is quietly working to improve communication and understanding between Islam and the West. The Institute of Interfaith Dialog was formed in Austin, Texas, in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America.
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By BILL SHERMAN World Religion Writer
4/14/2007
The Whirling Dervishes of Rumi, an Islamic dance troupe from Turkey with an almost 800-year tradition, will perform Thursday at the Brady Theater.
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San Antonio Express-News
By TRACY BARNETT, March 15, 2007
ISTANBUL, Turkey — I awoke at 4:30 a.m. to the otherworldly call to prayer,
mingled with the cry of seagulls. I drifted in and out of a strange sleep for a
while before rising and climbing
the spiral staircase to the terrace for my last
view of
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The Norman Transcript
By Carol Cole, June 20, 2006
Achieving peace and harmony in a world of different cultures and religions may seem like an elusive goal. But Norman Police Chief Phil Cotten has a new appreciation for the quest for peace, after 10 days of total immersion in Turkey's rich history and traditions. Cotten was one of several Oklahomans invited
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San Antonio Express-News
By Tracy Barnett, August 14, 2006
ISTANBUL -- Babylon, Byzantium, Constantinople: one must employ words with the weight of centuries to write about Turkey. Birthplace of Roman kings, Trojan warriors, Sufi saints and Old Testament prophets, Turkey was home to the Apostles John and Paul in the earliest days of Christianity.
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The Bryan-College Station Eagle (theeagle.com)
By THE REV. PHILIP McLARTY, Saturday, June 10, 2006
Let me tell you about my recent trip to Turkey. I was with a group that was the guest of the Institute for Interfaith Dialogue, an organization whose sole purpose is to promote dialogue among persons of different religious perspectives.
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