What is interfaith?

[Lisa Heft]

Hello, Ms. Eva --

[I am renaming this message to fit with your question - 'What is a
Interfaith or a faith'? I know the word faith but have trouble to
understand the context here....]

Thank you for reminding us of the words we may use that may not be
universally understood.

I think some of the inviters of the Bay Area and Beyond Cafe can better
explain what their invitation is to - and you might also look in the
archives at the message Gail posted for me - my reply to Alan's
announcement about that.

However, I will take a try at 'interfaith' and 'faith' in context of an
event such as the one I mentioned - the North American Interfaith
Conference.

'Interfaith' is a word used in the States (perhaps elsewhere?) to imply
people of different, diverse faiths (spiritual or religious beliefs)
joining together to build connections of service and understanding.  And
usually, these people are peace and justice activists as well.  Interfaith
organizations tend to work on such things as advocacy for policy for
religious freedom, freedom from violence, service to the poor, education,
outreach and awareness-raising to reduce discrimination or inter-group
conflict, and so on.

So: a gathering of such people.

Ask me a million questions, lovely Eva,


Lisa
lisaheft at openingspace.net
http://www.openingspace.net

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