Love Your Neighbor Community (LYNC)

💡 The Self-Help Trap: Are We Pushing Ourselves Too Hard? 💡 We live in a culture obsessed with self-improvement—books, podcasts, motivational speeches, and “hustle” mantras dominate our feeds. But what happens when motivation fades and discipline alone isn’t enough? 🤔 In his latest blog, LYNC Project Manager: Covenantal Pluralism Initiative (CPI) - South Florida, Carter Brown explores the self-help trap and why transformation isn’t just about pushing harder—it’s about leaning into something greater. Spirit-help, not self-help, is what brings lasting change. At LYNC, we believe real transformation happens in relationships, community, and collaboration—not in isolation. 🔗 Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/gzq7S6cV Let’s talk—how do you balance self-improvement with rest and faith? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇 #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #FaithInAction #ReligiousFreedom #LYNCCommunity

🚨 Faith at Work: A Game-Changer for Business & Society 🚨 📢 "If you think of what makes people motivated, for many people it's their faith, and if they're made to leave that at the door when they come to work, sort of their main motivation, inspiration in life is left outside, and they're half a person, so making your workplace as faith-friendly, building religious freedom in the workplace is good for business, it's good for people, and it can change the world." - Brian J. Grim from Religious Freedom & Business Foundation Grim says with religious freedom at a 16-year low and 192 countries reporting cases of religious harassment, businesses have a unique opportunity to lead the way in creating inclusive environments that support employees' full identities—including their faith. ✅ A faith-friendly workplace fosters higher employee engagement ✅ It drives stronger ethical leadership ✅ It amplifies policy change by empowering employees to advocate for religious freedom Religious freedom isn't just a human rights issue—it's a business imperative. Let's build workplaces that embrace faith and diversity, unlocking employees' full potential worldwide. 💡 How is your organization making space for faith at work? Let's discuss in the comments. 👇 #ReligiousFreedom #FaithAtWork #CorporateResponsibility #IRFSummit #DiversityAndInclusion #WorkplaceCulture #BusinessForGood

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Interfaith vs. Multi-faith: What's the difference? 🤔 LYNC Senior Fellow Dr. Chris Seiple explains. #ReligiousFreedom #Interfaith #Multifaith #SocialCohesion #CulturalDiversity #Pluralism

Are we missing a crucial voice in the room when discussing #peacebuilding and #religiousfreedom? Dr. Eva Witesman, professor and social impact expert, sheds light on the untapped potential of business leaders in fostering stability and bridging divides in conflict regions. 🌍💼 Witesman said business leaders with employees on either or both sides of a conflict have tremendous influence on many stakeholder groups. Engaging them in related conversations + working with them to find language/practices that matter for a specific community is an automatic venue—hopefully improving the dynamic. 📲 Follow us for more: @lyn_community #ReligiousFreedom #BusinessForGood #Peacebuilding #EvaWitesman #SocialImpact Do you agree? Let us know in the comments.

How do we truly love our neighbors in a multibelief world? In a time of division, Dr. Chris Seiple shares three transformative keys to fostering mutual respect and collaboration across belief systems: *Listen and Observe* with your heart, *Verify* with your head, and *Engage* with your hands. Read the full article://https://lnkd.in/daXPRkVK #religiousfreedom #multifaith #interfaith #socialcohesion #getalong

Freedom of religion is the cornerstone of any free and thriving society. At Love Your Neighbor Community (LYNC), we are deeply grateful for the support of Templeton Religion Trust, which empowers us to foster this freedom through partnerships with faith communities, governments, and civil society. In the last year, we’ve accomplished remarkable milestones together: ✨ Advanced cross-cultural religious literacy training in Kazakhstan. ✨ Preparing for a Dialogue of Declarations with Uzbekistan. ✨Trauma healing programs reaching over 500 children and families in Ukraine. ✨ Supporting multi-faith dialogue in Georgia, Berlin, and Prague, fostering trust across divides. At LYNC, we offer solutions and share experiences, knowing progress isn't achieved through a single event but through sustained effort, as CEO Wade Kusack says: 'It’s not a product of just one event or one conference. It takes time.” With patience and partnership, we’re creating lasting change. 💙 Additional and special thanks to those that partner in this important work IRF Secretariat and Multi-Faith Neighbors Network #ReligiousFreedom #LYNC #LoveYourNeighbor #TempletonReligionTrust #BuildingTrust #SocialCohesion

The advanced training course on cross-cultural religious literacy for Kazakhstani government employees involved in religious affairs has kicked off successfully at Caspian University in Almaty. The program welcomed fifteen heads of regional religious affairs departments from across #Kazakhstan. Rector Zholdasbek Nussenov warmly welcomed participants and international speakers. Vice-Minister Kanat Iskakov, Ambassador Robert Řehák, Ph.D., Mr. Azamat Danakhmetov from the Committee for Religious Affairs, and Mr. Nurlan Kikimov from the Almaty Mayor’s Office delivered opening remarks. The first day featured engaging lectures by experts, including Dr. Chris Seiple, Dr. Attila Miklovicz, and Rev. Arman Arenbayev. Highlights included a roundtable discussion with Kazakhstani clergy on the doctrines and pluralistic virtues of Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity, along with interactive activities to foster deeper understanding. A special thanks to Imam Ruslan and Imam Муслим Назирхан for their enlightening explanations on what the Quran teaches about engaging with others, enriched by their inspiring real-life examples. #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalTraining #InterfaithDialogue #CulturalDiversity #CapacityBuilding #ReligiousAffairs #CaspianUniversity #KazakhLeadership #CentralAsia

What can the story of Cain and Abel teach us about violence, justice, and forgiveness? Chris Seiple takes us back to the first recorded act of worship—and the first act of religious violence. In his thought-provoking blog, he explores how God’s response to Cain introduces themes of restorative justice and second chances that resonate even today. As we reflect this season, let’s remember the transformative power of gratitude, forgiveness, and the freedom to choose between right and wrong. Dive into this inspiring piece and join the conversation. Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/dDsQRkq2 #restorativejustice #ReligiousFreedom #forgiveness #FaithAndPeace

A Legacy of Intolerance to a Future of Hope Georgia has faced immense challenges in navigating religious and cultural diversity since the collapse of the Soviet Union. In his latest blog, Guram Imerlishvili reflects on the journey from a legacy of distrust to fostering understanding, trust, and inclusivity. Imerishlvili shares how platforms for dialogue and efforts by government, local leaders, and civil society are paving the way for more cohesive communities. "True change demands more than tolerance; it requires understanding." Read the full story and be inspired: https://lnkd.in/egQUNE-P #ReligiousFreedom #SocialCohesion #DialogueMatters #Georgia