Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
America is at a crossroads. We have reached a point in which almost every American is coming to realize a new sense of the depth of our religious diversity. Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims, for example, are showing up in appreciable numbers in small and medium-sized towns, not just urban centers. Patterns of immigration, among other factors, have brought us to a dramatic cultural shift. This practical guide to the key methods and resources of the interfaith movement will help you effectively engage people of other faith traditions in discussing religious beliefs and practices in order to increase understanding and acceptance. Drawing on the knowledge and experience of interfaith leaders from major and other faith traditions???Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Baha'i, Jainism, Shinto, Sikhism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism??? this comprehensive resource provides practical ideas for connecting with people of all faiths, all backgrounds.
Synopsis
A Practical Guide for Embracing the Growing Religious Pluralism in America
"In the process of interfaith] engagement, we discover ... a world in which our faith is richer, deeper, and more contextualized, and God's very Self is seen in more of its fullness."
--from the Introduction
This practical guide to the key methods and resources of the interfaith movement will help you effectively engage people of other faith traditions in order to increase understanding and acceptance in your community and beyond.
Drawing on the knowledge and experience of interfaith leaders from the world's many faith traditions--Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Baha'i Faith, Jainism, Shinto, Sikh Faith, Taoism, Zoroastrianism--this comprehensive resource provides practical ideas for connecting with people of all faiths and backgrounds through common concerns and activities that promote respect and support. It enables communities rich with diversity to work together to create paths toward peace and justice.
Contributors:
Rev. Dirk Ficca - Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy - Rabbi Carol Harris-Shapiro - Bud Heckman - Abby Stamelman Hocky, MSW - April Kunze - Rev. Dr. Clark Lobenstine - Rori Picker Neiss - Dr. Eboo Patel - Noah Silverman - Rev. Susan Teegen-Case - Rev. Dr. Francis Tiso
Synopsis
Drawing on the knowledge and experience of interfaith leaders from the world's many faiths, this practical guide will help you effectively engage people of other faith traditions to increase understanding and acceptance in your community and beyond.
Synopsis
This practical guide to the key methods and resources of the interfaith movement will help you effectively engage people of other faith traditions in order to increase understanding and acceptance in your community and beyond.
Drawing on the knowledge and experience of interfaith leaders from the world's many faith traditionsChristianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Bah'¬ Faith, Jainism, Shinto, Sikh Faith, Taoism, Zoroastrianismthis comprehensive resource provides practical ideas for connecting with people of all faiths and backgrounds through common concerns and activities that promote respect and support. It enables communities rich with diversity to work together to create paths toward peace and justice.
Equipped with this brief overview of major faith traditions and a guide to interfaith organizations and resources, the only remaining prerequisite for jump-starting interreligious cooperation in your community is the yearning or will to engage the other.