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RPA History and Origin
RPA History and Origin

Religious Peace Academy

VISION

Religious Peace Academy envision itself as a leading center for an interfaith academic excellence in raising the culture of peace, harmony, and unity among all religions which upholds a high-quality standard of teaching and learning with a comprehensive knowledge, belief, and wisdom in understanding the value of each scripture.

MISSION

Religious Peace Academy is dedicated to offer a high-quality education that will be based within the context of most reliable and relevant scriptures from various religions in a respectful manner and environment. To embrace and carry out the culture of peace by advocating efficient and effective discussion which aims to resolve the conflicts, misunderstandings, and barriers between all the religions.

Explore Our Discussions About the Following

TOPICS

How does the Bible/Quran define "religion"?
What is the purpose of religion?
What is the current situation of the world of religion?
How will peace amongst religion be accomplished?

What does it mean to say that God/Allah is the Creator? Gn. 1:1 (Quran 44:38)
What does it mean that 'God/Allah formed a man from the dust of the ground (or clay) and gave him the breath of life and the man became a living being'? Gn. 2:7 (c, 38:71-72)
What was God/Allah's purpose in creating man?

What is the root cause of sin and its effect?
Who is Satan/Shaitan and how did he appear?
What is God/Allah's goal for mankind who was subjected in the midst of sin, suffering and death?

What are the main points of the Bible/Quran? (i.e., the subject matter that is dealt within the Bible/Quran)
How was the Bible/Quran recorded?
How long is the time period that is covered in the Bible/Quran starting from the time of Adam until today?

How are the contents of the Bible/Quran classified?
Which parts of the Bible/Quran are most difficult to understand and what is the reason for its difficulty?
When and how can the difficult parts of the Bible/Quran be understood?

How does the Bible/Quran explain about salvation?
According to the Bible/Quran, how can one receive salvation?
What is "genuine or true faith"?

What is the "place of worship" as described in the Bible/Quran?
According to the Bible/Quran, how are we supposed to build the "place of worship?"
What is the relation between salvation and "place of worship?" Can one obtain salvation by diligently going to the "place of worship?"

What is the origin of war?
What is war that the Bible/Quran's teachings wanted to convey?
What are the weapons used in the warfare as recorded in the Bible/Quran and how to resolve these wars?

Who is God/Allah?
How did the Bible/Quran prove the existence of the living God/Allah?
How did the Bible/Quran explain about seeing God/Allah?

Who are the prophets/messengers recorded in both the Bible and Quran and the works that they did?
Bible: Why is Jesus the Messiah (or the Christ)?
Quran: Why is Prophet Muhammad, the last prophet?

What is the standard of truth and lies in terms of teachings in the Bible/Quran?
How to distinguish truth from lies?

In the Bible/Quran, there are parts where God/Allah spoke using figurative language/ parables. What is the reason for this?
Bible: kindly explain the meaning of Mt. 13:31-32
Quran: kindly explain the meaning of Quran 14:24-26
What is/are the tree/s in the Garden of Eden and its meaning?

What are the regulations pertaining to food as instructed by the Bible/Quran?
What is the reason behind these regulations? Does it convey the will of God/Allah? (Ex: do not eat pork; fasting; etc.)
If yes, kindly explain clearly through the Bible/Quran what is the will of God/Allah in giving food regulations as well as fasting

Present at least 3 verses in the Scriptures that are about fire or the judgment of fire
Kindly explain clearly the will or intention that God/Allah wanted to express through fire in these verses.

How should we pray according to the Bile/Quran? (Ex: burning incense inside the censer or placing the head on the ground) Is there a special reason behind these instructions?
What kind of prayer is pleasing and acceptable to God/Allah?

What are the scripture references about light and darkness? Does the scripture also have a record about the true meaning of light and darkness?
Why light is associated with good and darkness with evil? What does the Bible/Quran say about the difference of light and darkness and its end result?

What are the special garments/clothes recorded in the Bible/Quran and its significance?
In particular, is there a significant meaning of wedding clothes in the Bible/Quran?

Are there particular precious stones (e.g., emerald, ruby, jasper, carnelian, etc.) used in building a temple/mosque? Kindly cite the reference verses.
Does these precious stones convey any significance as explained in the Bible/Quran?

Were there any records (or scripture references) regarding drinkable and undrinkable water? How were they explained in the Bible/Quran? How are these relevant to the will of God/Allah?
What are the regulations referring to the washing with water? What does God/Allah want us to know by following/obeying the washing with water?

Cite verses in Bible/Quran regarding the significance of animals.
What are the regulations on animals that can and cannot be eaten and what do they mean?

Were there any records in the Bible/Quran regarding animal sacrifice?
Are there regulations or standards regarding animals that can be sacrificed/offered to God/Allah?
What is the meaning of this animal sacrifice in the Bible/Quran?

What are the regulations about wine and olive oil that are recorded in the Bible/Quran?
What does God/Allah want us to know through the regulations about the wine and olive oil?
According to the Bible/Quran, is it allowed to drink wine? Yes, or no? Kindly explain your answer

Is there a verse in the Bible/Quran that explains about a Sacred Mountain?
Does this sacred mountain have figurative meaning? If yes, what is that meaning?
Is there a mountain where all adherents go at the time of the end? Is there any relation to that mountain and salvation?
If it is recorded, where is this mountain and what must we prepare in order to go there?

Cite verses in the Bible/Quran that records the use of stone as a form of punishment/judgment
How does the Bible/Quran explain about stoning a woman who committed adultery?

Cite verses in the Bible/Quran that explains the reason why God/Allah instill (or seal, mark) His words onto His people's heart and mind?
Why did God/Allah make the people memorize and recite the words of the scripture like a song?

Cite the verses in the Bible/Quran about trumpet along with its explanation
What is the meaning of trumpet and blowing the trumpet?
Is there a trumpet in the Bible/Quran related with the Time of the End or "The Last Days?" If so, kindly provide the explanation.

What are the written accounts of Angels in the Bible/Quran and the duty that they perform
Did the Bible/Quran express angels in different terms?
Does the Bible/Quran explain the position and organization of angels?

What is death and resurrection in the Bible/Quran?
Cite a record in the Bible/Quran that explains about how resurrection will take place?
What is the meaning of breath of life and how is it related to resurrection?

Kindly provide the verses regarding marriage in the Bible/Quran
What are the regulations about marriage as recorded in the Bible/Quran and why did God/Allah give such regulations?
What are the things the bride must prepare for the wedding banquet?

How is the Kingdom of Heaven (Paradise) described in the Bible/Quran?
Were there records about that kingdom of heaven (Paradise) can be found here on earth?
How can one enter the kingdom of heaven (Paradise)?

Kindly cite the verses recorded in the Bible/Quran about the signs (prophecies) of the end of age
Kindly explain the cited verses (i.e., the signs of the end of age

Who will receive God's judgment at the last days (or time of the end)?
What kind of judgment will they receive?
Who can be saved (or spared) from that judgment?
For those who are saved, what kind of blessings will they receive?
What will be the standard (basis) of for this judgment?

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"I remember that when I haven't met a Muslim devotee, I was thinking that all Muslims are violent and dangerous as well - like those described in many local and international news. But when I became a part of the WARP Office meetings in the Philippines, I learned to erase this misconception when I began to interact with a Muslim gentleman and Quran Pandit..."

-Prabhu Mahendra Das

Temple President | Sri Radha Madhava Mandir

ISCKON Manila

"Let me begin by saying my deep appreciation for the effort of HWPL for making this Religious Peace Academy. This is without a doubt a very efficient platform [from] which different religions can use to share their beliefs without being judged."

-Bambi Arsad

Religious Peace Academy

Muslim Student

"HWPL, the Religious Peace Academy, is where I actually studied because it's very beneficial to learn about Non-denominational religion and Christianity, so you should know that. You should also know about Islam, as we are siblings to have a great relationship, mutual understanding, and respect for each other...."

-Ustadh Bayan Radia

Deputy Grand Imam| Blue Mosque and Cultural Center

 



"Upon visiting the Catholic Church is ma-enlighten po ako sa mga religious relic, religious statues around Edsa Shrine and magkaroon din po ako ng mga reflections after this event po. As a teenager or Gen-Z, it is important for us to visit different churches, especially now that they are uniting all the youth. We understand the perspective of each religion and have been enlightened to open up to avoid misunderstandings, especially in wars or conflicts in the world. . I've gained many reflections and knowledge through our RPA activities. I want to encourage everyone to join the RPA. Everyone is welcome, and I promise you will learn and enjoy the experiences...."

-Queenie Shane Tubias

President | Peace Club Officer Signa Village National High School