OPINION: What #InterFaithMeans? Let’s find out…
by Tim Burton-Jones, Near Neighbours
Last week was Inter Faith Week and to celebrate that, we asked people to share why they love diversity in this country by sharing what #InterFaithMeans to them.
The response we had was brilliant, with a wide range of people from different faiths, backgrounds and places across England (and the world) sharing what they thought!
Hundreds of tweets were seen by close to 750,000 people.
We had some amazing contributions from some wonderful people and some examples of that can be found below.
The conversation is only over when you want it to be, so keep sharing what #InterFaithMeans to you!
Amid dark shadows of Paris let us defeat terror by loving our neighbours of other faiths with the hospitality of Christ #InterFaithMeans
— Justin Welby ن (@JustinWelby) November 15, 2015
#InterFaithMeans being together and caring for one another #PrayerForTheNation @LondonFaiths
— Susan Williams (@SusanBaroness) November 20, 2015
#InterfaithMeans realising that differences can be a source of strength and creativity, not something to be feared. @nearneighbours
— 3FF (@threefaiths) November 19, 2015
This is what #interfaithmeans – people in Birmingham of different faiths hold a vigil for #Paris @nearneighbours https://t.co/gJKZwhhgHO
— Elizabeth Carnelley (@Lizcarnelley) November 16, 2015
To us #InterFaithMeans working with @nearneighbours to make communities in Britain united and strong #IFWeek https://t.co/Pvc4zPs1qj #IFWeek
— DCLG (@CommunitiesUK) November 16, 2015
I think #Interfaithmeans transforming local neighbourhoods, as faiths come together through encounter and social action! #InterFaithWeek
— beckygracebrookman (@beckygrace) November 15, 2015
Well done @nearneighbours! #InterFaithWeek #InterFaithMeans bringing out the best of all communities…collectively. https://t.co/ostEid8Zph
— Hifzha Shaheen (@hifzhashaheen) November 13, 2015
#InterFaithMeans peace and cooperation between faiths. @toby_howarth pic.twitter.com/BMuNclW2sl
— Wahida Shaffi (@WahidaShaffi) November 13, 2015
#InterFaithMeans building bridges and relationships with one another. Helping and supporting each other through thick and thin
— Safiya Alfaris (@SafiyaAlfaris) November 21, 2015
Muslims and Sikhs serve 150 hot meals to the homeless and hungry in Birmingham. #InterfaithMeans the hungry are fed pic.twitter.com/z3ZSBs2DzJ
— OurCofE (@OurCofE) November 20, 2015
#InterFaithMeans not confining yourself to social circles based on your own religion, embracing the true diversity and beauty people offer
— Johann (@jrajak10) November 20, 2015
Enjoying reading the #interfaithmeans tweets today. We must respect each other’s beliefs, that’s how we model loving our neighbour!
— Becky Stephens (@BeckyLStephens) November 18, 2015
#InterFaithMeans an atmosphere of respect, promoting the capacity of all persons to build the good life for themselves
— Jonathan Meldrum (@meldrum) November 18, 2015
#InterFaithMeans coming together with open hearts and minds so that we can make life better for all
— Sarah Ager (@SaritaAgerman) November 18, 2015
A lovely moment at Faith Walk, sharing gloves!#InterFaithMeans helping each other,sharing resources @nearneighbourspic.twitter.com/1MnkhFLzaz
— Ruth Burgess (@RuthBurgessBCNN) November 16, 2015
Originally posted by Near Neighbours
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