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The Benefits of
Interfaith
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1. IT EXPANDS OUR OWN CONSCIOUSNESS!
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We are “OPEN AT THE TOP” ( Ernest Holmes)
- We are willing to learn about our commonalties and
respect our differences as we open our minds and hearts.
- Golden Rule in all faith traditions
- Core Values: Love, Peace, Service, Giving,
Forgiveness, Kindness, Compassion
- We step out of our Comfort Zone by choosing to
attend Interfaith activities.
2. IT REDUCES THE BARRIERS of FEAR,
- Prejudice & Misunderstandings are dissipated.
- Myths & lies are brought to light.
(We fear what we do not understand.)
3. IT CREATES NEW FRIENDS
- Who work for common purposes in Education,
Service, and/or Justice
- Who play and eat together
- Who move past tolerance to FRIENDSHIP
- Who learn how to LISTEN to one another with
kindness and compassion.
4. IT AVOIDS OUR OFFENDING OTHERS
- We learn how to GREET one another so as not to
offend one another.
- When in doubt nod, we bow or place our hand over
our heart in acknowledgement.
5. IT HELPS US
RECEIVE SUPPORT AS WE SUPPORT OTHERS.
- We Stand Up for, Speak Out for and Support & Care
for one another during times of difficulty.
- We STOP the subtle violence with “put down” jokes.
Realize we are all ONE FAMILY–ONE GARDEN MANY FLOWERS – GOD is the
GARDENER
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