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A good friend of mine of faith posted this. Thank you, S!

Because of the religious pluralism in the United States and especially in large metropolitan areas where the door-to-door diversity is often the greatest, tolerance often manifests as silence. Don't proselytize to me and I won't push my beliefs on you. In the Pacific Northwest cities, it is a social faux pas to loudly proclaim your religious ( Read more... )

( My Personal History with Religion, Religious Study and Religious Tolerance )

Se non vero, e ben trovato.
If it is not true, it is well intended.

Muslim scholars appeal to orthodox Christian leaders, including but not limited to the Roman Catholic Pope, to work harder to emphasize similarities and foster an improved alliance.As I love to say, one of the greatest woes we tolerate is an "us and them" mentality. When we say only "us", that is a good first step away from sanctioning hostility, ( Read more... )