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The work of Interfaith Scotland

Join Interfaith Scotland in making a difference through dialogue. Learn about different faiths, build friendships, and work together for a caring world. Break stereotypes, promote peace, and celebrate diversity through events and encounters. Discover more ways to get involved!

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The work of Interfaith Scotland

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  1. The work of Interfaith Scotland

  2. OUR VISION STATEMENT “Making a Difference through Dialogue”

  3. What is interfaith dialogue?

  4. Talking to people from different faiths, making new friends and respecting each other

  5. Learning about different faiths from the people who are from those religions

  6. Working together to create a better world where we care for people and the environment

  7. Finding out what people of different faiths share in common Prayer or meditation Holy books Meeting together Caring for others

  8. The Golden Rule “treat other people the way you want to be treated”

  9. Why is interfaith dialogue important?

  10. Responding to world events

  11. Overcoming suspicion Breaking down fear of others and negative stereotypes of other religious traditions

  12. ‘The Imam and the Pastor’: Nigeria Conflict Resolution

  13. Contributing to World Peace Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams explained that there is: “a growing awareness that peace throughout the world is deeply entwined with the ability of all people of faith everywhere to live in peace, justice, mutual respect and love”.

  14. Membership of Interfaith Scotland 40 member groups from • faith communities in Scotland • inter faith groups • religious education groups FRIENDS OF INTERFAITH SCOTLAND

  15. Types of Interfaith Encounter • Visits to places of worship • Sharing meals and informal conversation • Finding out about each others’ beliefs • Looking at topics, e.g. the Environment • Scriptural reasoning • Faith journeys • Social action projects • Visiting spiritual places

  16. Examples of visits to spiritual places Iona and Holy Isle

  17. Even an interfaith football match!

  18. Local Interfaith Groups

  19. Religious Leaders Meetings

  20. Meeting with the First Minister

  21. Women’s Dialogue

  22. School Workshops

  23. Religious Equality Training

  24. Scottish Interfaith Week12th – 19th November 2017‘Creativity and the Arts’ Religion is an inspiration for beauty expressed through the arts such as architecture, art and music. We are celebrating the diverse expressions of this creative activity in different religions and cultures. www.scottishinterfaithweek.org

  25. Taking things forward • Link with a local interfaith group • Plan an event for Scottish Interfaith Week (SIFW) and upload it on the SIFW website • Invite speakers from Interfaith Scotland or from different faiths to give a presentation to your school or group

  26. Find out more! Interfaith Scotland Flemington House 110 Flemington Street Glasgow G21 4BF www.interfaithscotland.org www.scottishinterfaithweek.org Facebook page: Interfaith Scotland Twitter: InterfaithScot admin@interfaithscotland.org

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