Interfaith dialogue is a positive experience.
Having participated in several interfaith programs throughout the last few years, I have found them to be a positive experience and promote tolerance. I always enjoy meeting others of different faiths, having a dialogue, exchanging ideas and breaking the ice with misconceptions. These type programs usually start with each faith giving a small talk about their faith, and then followed by a question and answer question. When that is complete, everyone is left to mingle and ask questions, have general conversations and just enjoy the experience while enjoying snacks and tea/coffee. My husband and I have been invited by several churches, schools and other events to give a talk on Islam or a topic, such as Women in Islam, and allow people to ask questions. It is through these type programs I was able to visit a Jewish Synagogue and Anglican church as well as then having everyone visiting the mosque and watch our prayers, including people of Buddhist and Hindu faith.
Here is one interfaith program we participated in, organised by the Baha’i centre, here in W.A who contacted the Australian Islamic College.
Photo: Courtesy of AIC Wakeup Call, Issue 46
