In 2012, the Pew Research Center reported that 84 percent of the world's population was affiliated with a religion. In today's numbers, that amounts to roughly 6.5 billion human beings. If even a fraction of those believers were to collaborate in tackling some of the world's great problems, the effect would be remarkable.
We already have seen the difference some people of faith have made on reducing violent conflict in tension-filled places around the world. They have come together across creed and doctrine to confront prejudice, counteract sectarianism, support reconciliation, and promote formal peace agreements.
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