Resources

First Things First

Here are some sample goals that we like: To eliminate prejudice that creates tension between members of different religious traditions. To advance understanding of religions and ideologies by study, dialogue, and sharing of religious experiences. To foster appreciation for the richness of diverse ideologies and religions. To identify commonalities and differences among religions and ideologies …

Helpful Interfaith Terms

Some useful definitions: Dialogue is when persons of different viewpoints come together and interact. Interfaith dialogue is when persons of different faith traditions or broader religious families interact. Intrafaith dialogue is when persons within a traditions come together with other persons of that faith tradition. Interreligious dialogue is the formal encounter between representatives of different …

Interfaith In Action

Here are some ideas for interfaith activities. Follow the link for each one to more detailed how-to’s. Home dinner group – Covered dish dinner followed by facilitated discussion. More here Home study group – Everyone read the same book or other material, and meet in a home to discuss.  More here Song, drumming, dance circles – Hold open …

Reading & Links

Spiritual Care For All: Interfaith Words of Comfort and Hope, web site has prayers, poems and readings from many spiritual traditions, especially for those who are present with individuals at the end of their life (e.g., during the pandemic). Arthur Hull has conducted drum circles for every imaginable kind of group, including many corporate clients, …

Religious and Cultural Sensitivity

Demonstrating appropriate sensitivity for cultures different from our own is arguably the topic which creates the most anxiety in those new to interfaith dialog. In the past, we have simply avoided discussions which might bring up uncomfortable differences, hoping to prevent possible misunderstandings. And yet, it is these very discussions which build our new friendships …

Some Policies for IPSC Members’ Use

Our members are regularly contacted through our web site, word of mouth, or our Facebook page by people seeking speakers from various faiths, artists who have ideas for our involvement in their projects, and individuals or organizations who want us to participate in their program or who wish us to sponsor them. Our higher profile …

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