Reciprocity or Right Relationship is common in many Pagan traditions. This principle means living with respect, balance, and mutual care among people, spirits, and the natural world. Across many Pagan paths, compassion is rooted in the belief that all life is interconnected and sacred. This includes humans, the Earth, animals, spirits, ancestors, and the divine.Continue reading “Love of Community: Paganism, Hellenic, & Roman”
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Love of Community: Christianity
Christianity follows the principle of Compassion, from the Latin compati meaning “suffer with.” In progressive Christianity, compassion is understood as the very heartbeat of God and the essence of what it means to live in the way of Jesus. Compassion is not limited to emotion—it is love in action, a conscious commitment to alleviate suffering,Continue reading “Love of Community: Christianity”
Love of Community: Norse & Celtic
Frith is a foundational value in Norse tradition, meaning peace, loyalty, and mutual care within a community or family. Norse and Germanic Heathens value compassion in the form of loyalty, hospitality, and care for family, community, and guests. Odin’s wisdom poems, the Hávamál, teach generosity and caring for others. One passage says, “Give warmth toContinue reading “Love of Community: Norse & Celtic”
Love of Community: Islam
Muslims uphold the principle of Raḥmah, meaning mercy and compassion. A foundational value in Islam, Raḥmah is essential to one’s relationship with God and creation, and shapes every dimension of faith and daily life. It reflects mercy, love, and care, all of which flow from one of God’s greatest attributes: “Ar-Raḥmān” (The Most Compassionate) andContinue reading “Love of Community: Islam”
Love of Community: Nichiren Buddhism
Nichiren Buddhism, a specific school of thought within the Buddhist tradition, holds to the principle of Compassion – praying for, embracing, and encouraging others. Compassion is the very soul of Nichiren Buddhism. To pray for others, making their problems and anguish our own; to embrace those who are suffering, becoming their greatest ally; to continueContinue reading “Love of Community: Nichiren Buddhism”
Choose Love, Not ICE
Religious Coloradans Should Counter ICE Cruelty with a Message of Love and Moral Courage. The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado rejects the violation of human dignity at the hands of ICE. We refuse to be silent or neutral in the face of this blatant cruelty. Our shared interfaith values remind us that we must care forContinue reading “Choose Love, Not ICE”
Condemning Acts of Hate and Building Bridges of Understanding
A Message from Our CEO: Moving Forward in 2026 At times of grief, we as human beings tend to turn inward. At times of fear, communities become more insular. At times of division, we seek out those whose experiences mirror our own. This is a normal part of our biological make-up, which tells us thatContinue reading “Condemning Acts of Hate and Building Bridges of Understanding”
Congratulations to Our 2025 Force for Good Award Recipients!
We are thrilled to announce this year’s Force for Good Award Recipients! Thank you so much to all who joined us on November 13th to help us celebrate these dynamic awardees from across the great state of Colorado! And, a special thanks to our sponsors for supporting our work together! The Force for Good AwardContinue reading “Congratulations to Our 2025 Force for Good Award Recipients!”
Democracy, Religious Freedom, and Vulnerable Communities: Inside Interfaith’s Strategic Plan
For over year, our Board of Directors and Staff have been hard at work defining, planning, and implementing our new Strategic Plan! While I values remain the same, we embark on our new strategic journey with a renewed and refined purpose tailored to this moment. In this pivotal time for our democracy, our national organizationContinue reading “Democracy, Religious Freedom, and Vulnerable Communities: Inside Interfaith’s Strategic Plan”
CEO Shara Smith named Chair of Religious Affairs for NAACP of CO-MT-WY
The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado is thrilled to announce that our very own Shara Smith, CEO of the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado, has been named the Chair of Religious Affairs for the NAACP Colorado – Montana – Wyoming State Conference! The NAACP CO-MT-WY provides leadership and resources for Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming’s local branches, whileContinue reading “CEO Shara Smith named Chair of Religious Affairs for NAACP of CO-MT-WY”