SISTERS OF ST. BENEDICT – FERDINAND
October 12, 2021 | 0 COMMENTS |Monastery Immaculate Conception
It is my understanding that The Atlantic Renewal Awards are generally given to nonprofits engaged in practical projects. The Salaam Network (TSN) fulfills this criterion. It is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization consisting of interfaith educators, peacemakers, justice activists, and interested citizenry who are committed to promoting greater understanding and wholeness in the city of Louisville and the area known locally as “Kentuckiana” (Kentucky and southern Indiana). The purpose is to make Louisville and the surrounding areas more understanding and compassionate in receiving the “other.” The TSN programs help to overcome prejudices and discrimination in our communities.
I have been connected with TSN and its founder, Dr. Riffat Hassan, for almost three years. Since its founding in 2016 TSN has made a number of presentations at religious and educational venues, especially on the three Abrahamic traditions. Moses, Jesus, Muhammad all taught union and communion with the Divine, by whatever name we call the Divine, as well as greater compassion and understanding of humanity and all creation.
I have attended TSN programs primarily those of the three Abrahamic traditions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam). I also have been a presenter in a program, Mary, the Mother of Jesus, as presented in the Christian Scriptures and in the Quran. Among its many programs TSN has also done programming on fasting and homosexuality in the three Abrahamic traditions. It also has offered education on various aspects of Islam.
All programs have been both enlightening and enriching for presenters and participants.
The reception of a 2020 Atlantic Renewal Award will allow The Salaam Network to continue and expand its fine work.
Sister Kathryn M. Huber, OSB, MA
November 26, 2019
