Interactive Faith: The Essential Interreligious Community Building Handbook

America is at a crossroads. We have reached a point in which almost every American is coming to realize a new sense of the depth of our religious diversity. Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims, for example, are showing up in appreciable numbers in small and medium-sized towns, not just urban centers. Patterns of immigration, among other factors, have brought us to a dramatic cultural shift.This practical guide to the key methods and resources of the interfaith movement will help you effectively engage people of other faith traditions in discussing religious beliefs and practices in order to increase understanding and acceptance.Drawing on the knowledge and experience of interfaith leaders from major and other faith traditions?Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Baha'i, Jainism, Shinto, Sikhism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism'this comprehensive resource provides practical ideas for connecting with people of all faiths, all backgrounds through common concerns and activities that promote respect and support. It enables communities rich with diversity to work together to create paths toward peace and justice.Topics include:? Interfaith Dialogue: What Is It and Why Is It Important? Brief Overviews of the World's Major Faith Traditions? Creating Interfaith Ceremonies and Services? Advocacy and Service as Avenues for Interfaith Dialogue? Potential Pitfalls and Common Errors in Creating Interactive Faith CommunitiesHeckman, Bud is the author of 'Interactive Faith: The Essential Interreligious Community Building Handbook', published 2008 under ISBN 9781594732379 and ISBN 159473237X.