Humanity begs a bit more soul

      "Even when all around us everything asks for a bit more calm, even when the body begs for a bit more soul life will not pause…" This bit of the lyrics in "Patience", a song sung by Lenine, in a joint composition with Edu Falcão, reflects the nervous world we live in today where "competence" echoes "competitiveness", both serving the "Lord Market"…And where is the human being "when time asks for more haste…and madness pretends all of this is normal"? The First World Spiritual Forum aims at calling all to reflect about all this. Wouldn't it be that the body of humanity, so to speak, is asking for a bit more soul?

      In less than a month, on December 6th, this event will bring together hundreds of people who, for four consecutive days, will think about ways of living with more spirituality, with more respect, tolerance and patience among people in general, groups, religions, governments and the governed, philosophies and nations.

      The event organizers, the NGO United Planet (UP), the United Religions Initiative (URI) and the International University for Peace (UNIPAZ) count with the support of more than 50 institutions and organizations that already work towards a culture of peace. They have in common the motto "Valuing Diversity towards the Construction of Planetary Solidarity".

      You can sign up at www.forumespiritualmundial.org.br. Teachers, students and senior citizens will contribute R$20,00 and the other R$50,00 toward the expenses. These amounts are really symbolic, just enough to cover costs with reading material participants will receive at the door. The FORUM complete program can be found at the above mentioned site.

      You are very important towards the success of this event! Your contribution on how we can build this new world, more fraternal and solidary is fundamental! We hope we can count on you!!