In a continuing and growing trend, universities from around the world are spending extra time and effort in trying to understand and research the ideas of Fethullah Gulen. Most recently Temple University's Department of Religion in Philadelphia played host to a conference - with what would be considered a new and popular area of interest in the community - eco-justice. Such activities underlie the importance Mr Gulen places on crucial social issues. More information about the conference please read below:
...On Thursday, Nov. 4, an event to promote intercultural dialogue titled “Making Peace With In the World: The Role of The Gulen Movement in the Task of Eco-Justice,” took place in the Student Center.
Sponsored by the Philadelphia Dialogue Forum, the Rumi Student Association and Temple’s Department of Religion, the conference consisted of religious scholars and environmentalists discussing Gulen’s influence on encouraging peace in humanity.
“We’ve held conferences nationwide colleges and cultural centers,” said Philadelphia Dialogue Forum President Omer Genc. “There must be dialogue between people of different faiths to achieve peace around the world.”
Fethullah Gulen is a Turkish Muslim scholar who advocates human rights, interfaith dialogue, and harmonious coexistence....
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