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Interfaith Dialogue

Interfaith dialogue is pivotal for connecting individuals of diverse religious backgrounds, fostering peaceful understanding. Our year-round events aim to deepen knowledge of various faiths, promoting interfaith harmony at the heart of our initiatives . We hold various events throughout the year to encourage people to learn more about other faiths and even experience certain aspects of other faiths in order to cultivate an understanding about other religions. These events are quite eye-opening and many who have attended an interfaith event quickly realize that religion should not be a mechanism of division.

In Interfaith Dialogue

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Iftars

Celebrate Ramadan with the Atlantic Institute's community Iftar dinners, sharing meals and fellowship with neighbors of all faiths across Atlanta.

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Table of Abraham

Recognize peacemakers with our Peace and Dialogue Awards, share in unity at our Iftars, engage in open dialogue through the Table of Abraham Talks, and find moments of collective spirituality in our Prayer Programs.

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Exploring Faiths

Learn about Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and more through Atlantic Institute's Exploring Faiths events, building understanding across faiths.

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Prayer Programs

Join Atlantic Institute's Prayer Programs, bringing people of all faiths together in solidarity, hope, and community through shared prayer events.

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Exploring Faiths

Explore Atlantic Institute's Exploring Faiths Series — ongoing visits to houses of worship and faith communities to build understanding through respectful dialogue.

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Ramadan Dinners

Join Atlantic Institute's Ramadan Dinners, bringing together friends and neighbors of all faiths to share iftar meals and meaningful conversation.

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Scripture Reasoning

Discover Scripture Reasoning events hosted by the Atlantic Institute, where people of different faiths study sacred texts together in dialogue.

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Friendship Gathering

Explore Friendship Gathering events by the Atlantic Institute, fostering warm connections and shared meals across Atlanta's diverse communities.

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Film Screenings

Experience the Atlantic Institute's community film screenings—gatherings that spark dialogue and connection through the power of shared storytelling.

Past Interfaith Dialogue events

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Civic Engagement

Discover how the Atlantic Institute promotes civic engagement and cross-cultural friendships in Atlanta through volunteering and community dialogue.

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Social Trips

Join our transformative Social Trips, whether exploring international destinations or discovering the beauty of our own country. Connect with diverse cultures, forge lasting friendships, and contribute to a more interconnected world with the Atlantic Institute’s Social Trips.

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Education

Express yourself through our Art and Essay Contests, attend insightful talks in our Lecture Series, connect over discussions in our Luncheon Series, and empower your leadership skills at our Leadership Forums.

Join us now to explore, connect, and grow with the Atlantic Institute.