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    Muslims, Mormons Join Forces for Airlift of Tsunami Aid

    January 1, 2005

    Source: The Salt Lake Tribune

    http://www.sltrib.com/utah/ci_2507136

    On January 1, 2005 The Salt Lake Tribune reported, "A plane carrying more than 70 tons of relief supplies for tsunami-devastated Asia is slated to lift off from Salt Lake City early today, thanks to a joint effort by Mormons and Muslims. About 143,000 pounds of medical supplies and hygiene items provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were loaded Friday onto an Indonesia-bound MD-11 cargo plane...

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    Springfield, IL Muslims Raise Money for Tsunami Aid

    January 1, 2005

    Source: The State Journal-Register

    http://www.sj-r.com/sections/news/stories/43961.asp

    On January 1, 2005 The State Journal-Register reported, "As the death toll climbed and rescuers worked to help the stunned tsunami survivors, 10-year-old Annisa Kumerow was working Thursday on a poster in her Rochester living room. The poster was one of several that will be displayed today at the Islamic Society of Greater Springfield, 3000 Stanton St., for a special fund-raising...

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    Pittsburgh Hindu Temple Holds Tsunami Prayer Vigil

    January 2, 2005

    Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

    http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/trib/pittsburgh/s_289010.html

    On January 2, 2005 the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported, "When he learned about a service for tsunami victims and survivors Saturday at Sri Venkateswara Temple in Penn Hills, Sanjay Jambekhar decided to make the trip from Cleveland. 'I've always wanted to visit, and I thought today would be a good day,' Jambekhar said. 'So many of...

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    Several Buddha Statues Survive Tsunami

    January 1, 2005

    Source: CBS News

    http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/01/01/world/main664238.shtml

    On January 1, 2005 CBS News reported, "Legs folded, smiling serenely, several Buddha statues of cement and plaster sit unscathed amid collapsed brick walls and other tsunami debris. To many residents, the survival of the 10-foot-high figures is a divine sign. 'The Lord Buddha is a blessed person, so the statues were protected,' said U.M. Husain, a Muslim municipal worker who...

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    Interfaith Prayer Vigil for Tsunami Victims Held in New Delhi

    January 2, 2005

    Source: Central Chronicle

    http://www.centralchronicle.com/20050102/0201011.htm

    On January 2, 2005 Central Chronicle reported, "Heads of various religions gathered here today to offer joint prayers for the victims of Tsunami tragedy. Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Zorastrian and Jew leaders took part in an interfaith prayer meeting held at Gandhi Smriti Bhavan and expressed solidarity and empathy with thousands of affected people. The religious heads said people of every...

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    Baha'is Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Faith in Conflict-Ridden Region

    January 2, 2005

    Source: Baha'i World News Service

    http://news.bahai.org/story.cfm?storyid=343

    On January 2, 2005 the Baha'i World News Service reported, "In a country that has endured many years of harrowing conflicts, members of the Baha'i community have found an occasion to celebrate. The golden jubilee of the establishment of the Faith in the country was a time to reflect on principles of unity that show a way out of the difficulties that have saddened Burundi in recent times. The...

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    Rev. Jacques Dupuis, Noted Theologian on Religious Pluralism, Dies at 81

    January 1, 2005

    Source: Grand Forks Herald

    Wire Service: AP/Reuters

    http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforks/news/world/10544622.htm

    On January 1, 2005 the Associated Press reported, "The Rev. Jacques Dupuis, a Belgian theologian whose book on religious plurality exploring salvation through non-Christian faiths was attacked by the Vatican, has died in Rome. He was 81. Dupuis collapsed Monday night after dinner and was taken to a hospital,...

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    Young Muslims Create Professional Development Network

    January 3, 2005

    Source: The Jersey Journal

    http://www.nj.com/news/jjournal/index.ssf?/base/news-0/110475784158360.xml

    On January 3, 2005 The Jersey Journal reported, "in 1998, three college students actively involved in Muslim student associations on their campuses determined there was no forum for professional development, leadership training and spiritual development for Muslims after college. So they came up with their own... In November, the group held its...

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