Human history is full of stories about people stealing from others. Cain stole Abel’s life, slavery steals people’s freedoms, and unjust taxation steals your hard-earned property. And, in today’s America, we have a new form of theft: that of your God-given right to have your vote count.
Commencement Address to the 2024 Graduating Class of All Faiths Seminary International
Manhattan, NY, June 29, 2024 —All Faiths Seminary International (AFSI) hosted its 2024 Graduation and Ordination Ceremony at the Makor Society of Jewish Science Centre for Applied Judaism. Twelve Gates President, and AFSI Trustee, Dr. Frank Kaufmann was invited to deliver the ceremony's commencement address. Additionally, Dr. Kaufmann received this year's honorary degree and ordination from AFSI.
On June 21, 2024, Twelve Gates President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann attended the 10th Annual International Day of Yoga and 31st Annual World Yoga Festival. The 1st Manhattan Yoga Festival was also held at the Church Center for the United Nations.
Twelve Gates President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann has been invited to give the commencement address at the All Faiths Seminary International graduation as the keynote speaker. Dr. Kaufmann will receive an honorary ministerial degree and ordination at AFSI on June 29.
Twelve Gates President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann was among those recognized by the New York State Assembly, on May, 14, 2024, during ceremonies and legislation for the 2024 Yoga Day Resolution. Dr. Kaufmann serves on the board of directors for the World Yoga Community under the leadership of its founder Guruji H.H. Dileepkuma Thankappan, who, together with Assemblyman Nader Sayegh of New York’s 90th district, spearheaded the resolution to recognize June 21 each year as Yoga Day in New York State.
Settlement Project President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann was recently featured in Elon University's report on artificial intelligence. Elon University's Imagining the Digital Future Center published a report, "Experts' Imagine the Impact of Artificial Intelligence by 2040" featuring a wide range of opinions by experts from diverse fields. The publication explores the potential impact of AI on society.
On February 13, 2024, Twelve Gates President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann offered his remarks at the inaugural session of the 11th International Conference on Peace and Nonviolent Action. The event gathered influential speakers and guests to discuss aspects of ahimsa (nonviolence), explore nonviolent strategies to prevent wars and violent conflicts, and create a world free of such violence and hatred.
Twelve Gates President, Dr. Frank Kaufmann will present during the inaugural session of the 11th International Conference on Peace and Nonviolent Action, on February 13, 2024. The event is organized by Anuvrat Global Organization in academic collaboration with the International Institute of Peace Studies and Global Philosophy.
The Settlement Project had a delegation at Turning Point USA's America Fest, or AmFest, in Phoenix, AZ form December 16 - 19, 2023. Regional reps from Los Angeles (Jack Ashworth), San Francisco (Michael and Kai Kellett), and Columbus, Ohio (Marquis Van De Mark) attended many of the stellar speeches, and conducted interviews with participants, youth, and with headliners.
