Making Interfaith Connections – OZO Update

News from the FEZANA Interfaith Activities Committee

Oregon Zoroastrian Organization (OZO):

Last month, Oregon Zoroastrian Organization had a booth at the Eugene Pride in the Park Festival.

OZO had a booth from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday August 14, 2021. Our aim was to introduce the Zoroastrian religion to the public. More than 50 people came to our table and talked to us.

Those who had heard about Zoroastrianism thought we had been long extinct and were pleasantly surprised to see us there. Those who had not heard about us were very amazed at Zarathushtra’s Message of kindness, freedom, tolerance and inclusivity.

We distributed 30 to 40 pamphlets to people and six people signed up to learn more about Zoroastrianism. The highlight of the day was talking to a group of Iranian and Afghani people who were very excited to see us there. They bought a book from us, and we decided to keep in touch with them.

The reaction of the public was very positive, and many people were curious to learn more about this ancient faith. We have resolved to set up our website as soon as possible so we can spread Zarathushtra’s beautiful Message of love to everyone.

In addition, we had put a sign on our table telling people that we could write their names in Persian. That sign drew many people to our table. People were amused to see their names in Persian, and this gave us a good opportunity to talk to people about the Zoroastrian religion and Zarathushtra’s philosophy.

We had lots of fun and it was a successful day. We were embraced by many people who were pleasantly surprised by Zoroastrianism’s worldview.

[report submitted by Oregon Zoroastrian Organization]

REQUEST:

The FEZANA Interfaith Committee requests ALL the Zoroastrian Associations/Groups in North America, to please let us know of your activities and involvement in your local/state/national regions in the various interfaith activities happening where you live.  You may send us your reports of such activities regularly to Bakhtavar at bfdesai@aol.com, so we can share your stories with our fellow Zoroastrians in NA.

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FEZANA represents a diverse and growing Zarathushti community in North America.

Guided by the blessings of AHURA MAZDA and the teachings of our Prophet Zarathushtra; the Federation was founded in 1987 It serves as the coordinating body for 26 Zoroastrian Associations and 14 Corresponding Groups in the United States and Canada.

The activities of FEZANA are conducted in a spirit of mutual respect, co-operation and unity amongst all Member associations, and with due regard for the principles of GOODNESS, TRUTH, REASON, BENEVOLENCE, IMPLICIT TRUST and CHARITY towards all Mankind.

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