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”
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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”
Love of Community: Judaism
In Judaism, Rachamim, meaning compassion and mercy, is a guiding principle. It is one of the thirteen attributes of God, and comes from the word racham, which means womb. This roots Rachamim in relationship, how we understand each other’s experiences and how we hold each other. It also demonstrates how compassion is connected to howContinue reading “Love of Community: Judaism”
Love of Community: Wicca and Druidry
In Wicca, the principle of “Harm None” is an ethical teaching that encourages empathy and non-harm. In Wicca and many other neo-Pagan traditions, compassion is reflected in ethical teachings like caring for others, acting responsibly, and respecting free will. The Wiccan Rede states, “An it harm none, do what ye will,” encouraging thoughtful, compassionate actions.Continue reading “Love of Community: Wicca and Druidry”
Love of Community Across Faith Traditions
Interfaith Awareness Week is August 9-15! We honor and celebrate the rich history and diversity of faith traditions in Colorado, the United States, and around the world, especially as calls for peace, community love, and justice abound in every corner. Learn more here! On August 14th we will host a discussion featuring members of ourContinue reading “Love of Community Across Faith Traditions”
Interfaith Awareness Week 2026
Interfaith Alliance of Colorado is thrilled to announce that Colorado Governor Jared Polis has proclaimed August 9th – 15th 2026 Interfaith Awareness Week! The proclamation acknowledges that “interfaith awareness, understanding and cooperation affirms and protects our constitutional rights and our multi-faith democracy” and “the work of building harmony and mutual respect among people of faithContinue reading “Interfaith Awareness Week 2026”
Achieving Democracy Together
Voting Rights & Louisiana v. Callais As people of faith and conscience, we know that voting rights are essential to a just, democratic society; they relate to our common values of human dignity and justice, our struggles for civil rights, and the responsiveness of our government to the needs of our communities. This is whyContinue reading “Achieving Democracy Together”
Become an Interfaith Poll Chaplain Today!
The Interfaith Alliance of Colorado is deeply committed to protecting democracy and engaging communities across Colorado. We rely on our incredible network of values-aligned congregations, faith leaders, and partners to promote and help in this work. Civic engagement is a key way that we work to ensure these protections. As stated in our logo, weContinue reading “Become an Interfaith Poll Chaplain Today!”
Colorado’s June Primary Election
On June 30th, 2026, Colorado will be holding primary elections for all major and some minor parties in Colorado. As part of Interfaith Alliance of Colorado’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that voters have the best chance to engage civically through the ballot box, we have put together a supplemental resource to our Vote Your ValuesContinue reading “Colorado’s June Primary Election”