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Interfaith Group

MADem

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1. Isn't this author a bit of a downer!

Reply to cbayer (Original post)

Mon Apr 15, 2013, 12:09 PM

Apr 2013

It doesn't work, don't bother, why even try? Then he switches gears, and gets a bit more positive as he heads towards the Big Finish!

What if the most effective solution to this age-old problem is as simple as basic social interaction? Being a kind neighbor or a friendly coworker might do more to change the perception of the religion one belongs to than anything a press release or an interfaith group could say.

I agree with that approach, but I'm not sure why he "buried the lede" as the newspaper folks say! I guess it makes for a compelling 'story arc' or something!

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The Impotence of Interfaith Dialogue [View all] cbayer Apr 2013 OP

Isn't this author a bit of a downer! MADem Apr 2013 #1

I think the solution may lie in what you suggested in another thread - eating together. cbayer Apr 2013 #2

Food is a HUGE unifier, in my experience...who doesn't love to eat? nt MADem Apr 2013 #3

We are about to embark on a long road trip and it will be "unchained". cbayer Apr 2013 #6

What fun!!! nt MADem Apr 2013 #7

A local interfaith group hosts an annual BBQ in a park here. pinto Apr 2013 #4

I would think it could be very positive in promoting understanding and tolerance. cbayer Apr 2013 #5