“A crime committed in the name of religion is the greatest crime against religion”
Rabbi Arthur Schneier
Who We Are
As People of Faith we must be in the forefront of countering the hate mongers in our midst who breed bias, hatred and division.
We stand together with those who respect human dignity of all of God’s children. Bound by our shared destiny to heal our wounded world, we must emerge as a united human family, seeking improvement by building peaceful co-existence and respect the other.
The Appeal of Conscience Foundation, founded by Rabbi Arthur Schneier in 1965, has worked on behalf of religious freedom and human rights throughout the world.
To uphold the principle of “live and let live” is the Appeal of Conscience Foundation’s continuing goal. An interfaith coalition of business, religious and foreign policy leaders, this international organization promotes mutual understanding, peace and interreligious cooperation and provides a voice of conscience to protect minorities.
The Foundation believes that freedom, democracy and human rights are the fundamental values that give nations of the world their best hope for peace, security and shared prosperity.
Recent Press
Austrian Chancellor Unites with Vienna-born Holocaust Survivor Rabbi Arthur Schneier
July 12, 2021
Rabbi Arthur Schneier featured on the United Nations “Awake at Night” podcast, hosted by Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications.
June 16, 2021
Hon. Henry A. Kissinger recognizes ACF World Statesman Recipient, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at 2021 Annual Awards Virtual Event
May 26, 2021
PM Shinzo Abe acceptance remarks upon receiving the 2021 Appeal of Conscience World Statesmen Award
May 26, 2021
“UN Secretary General: Strengthening Social Cohesion and Peaceful Co-existence” – January 25, 2021
May 26, 2021
Brian Moynihan introduction of Dr. Albert Bourla, 2021 Appeal of Conscience Award Recipient
May 26, 2021
Dr. Albert Bourla acceptance remarks upon receiving the 2021 Appeal of Conscience Award
May 26, 2021
Rabbi Arthur Schneier addresses “the virus of hatred and bigotry” at the 2021 Appeal of Conscience Annual Awards Virtual Event
May 26, 2021
Diplomatic Community Supports ACF/UN International Holocaust Remembrance Service” – January 25, 2021
May 26, 2021
History of the
Appeal of Conscience Foundation
In 1965 Rabbi Arthur Schneier created an innovative idea to establish a vibrant international coalition of interfaith business, religious and foreign policy leaders to uphold the principle “live and let live” and address issues pertaining to human rights, religious freedom, and mutual understanding in former Communist countries. Within the year, he engaged the early leadership of those who had a passion for world peace, civil and human rights: Honorable Francis E. Dorn, member of the 83rd United States Congress, Thurston Davis, SJ, Editor of America House; Dr. David H.C. Read, Minister of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church and Dr. Harold Bosley, Senior Minister of Christ Methodist Church.
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