Faith-Based-Practices Study to Reduce Crime in Chicago

In association with AGNT A Season for Peace and Nonviolence

New Thought Chicago, in cooperation with Association for Global New Thought (AGNT) A Season for Peace and Nonviolence, is coordinating a study with numerous individuals and faith-based organization to measure the impact of Faith-Based-Practices on Crime in Chicago.

Period of the Study
June 2 thru July 14, 2008   Click to access Volunteer Form

Our Purpose
Our purpose is to illustrate the power of "Faith-Based-Practices" to significantly reduce crime. Most importantly, we choose to support and augment current efforts to reduce crime and make our neighborhoods safer, through the power of "Faith-Based-Practices".


A Proven Path of Success
Similar Study conducted in Washington DC, 1993
A similar study conducted in Washington DC (June 7 to July 30, 1993), measured the impact of how spiritual practice (Transcendental Meditation) specifically focused can reduce crime. The study, corroborated by FBI Uniformed Crime Statistics, significantly affected crime (23.6% reduction) during the period of its enactment. The major impact of the study was on murder, rape and assaults.

Why it was Successful in D.C.
The people meditating were trained in a technique which could evoke a feeling of peace. Through this concentrated action, a consciousness of peace was infused into the collective consciousness of the community.
This technique exclusive to trained Transcendental (TM-Sidhi) Meditators is inherent within their approach to practice.

A Feeling of Peace
I believe that anyone can equivocate this feeling of peace as a consequence of affirmative prayer.
This feeling of peace can also be sustained through an action of Compassion during our waking hours, at work or in play.
You are invited to bring your faith into an action to foster peace and nonviolence in our Chicago Community.

Click to access Practice Guide

Chicago Study
The difference in this new study is the incorporation of leaders and lay-people from diverse "Faith-Based-Practices" conducted in the privacy of their homes and within "Faith-Based-Facilities". This study is not intended to be conducted in public places or on Chicago's streets.

Public Records/Statistical Data
The Chicago Police Department, has agreed to provide statistical records to establish a base average of crime rate for our study. Theresa Carlton and Jashed Fakhrid-Deen, math instructors at Harold Washington City College will be assessing the data.

Volunteers
If you are interested in taking part in this study: the Volunteer Form
Thank you!!