Interfaith chatter

[Revoltingest]

But that's okay. We're heathens.

The basis for significant mutual hostility.

 

[lewisnotmiller]

The basis for significant mutual hostility.

Nah. I'm a lazy heathen. I find hostility takes too much effort. At worst you'll get mild apathy from me.

 

[Clara Tea]

Wikipedia: Interfaith Dialogue
Four ways of Interfaith Dialogue
Examples of Interfaith Dialogue

Remember the good old days when Interfaith Dialogue meant somewhat more than chatter about numerology, ravens, and dragons? It still can. It still does.

My dragon thinks your rhetoric is inflammatory. My raven has been ravin' about it. And. . . the numbers aren't right.

 

[Clara Tea]

Nah. I'm a lazy heathen. I find hostility takes too much effort. At worst you'll get mild apathy from me.

Jesus said be hot or cold, not tepid.

 

[Clara Tea]

Variety is the spice of life so they say,whoever “they” are.

I think that the gingerbread man said that.

An old Chinese curse: "May your life be interesting." To them, mild life with no surprises is preferable. No news is good news.

 

[Clara Tea]

there is at present little interest in interfaith dialogue beyond superficial academics or from a distance.

Fundamentalism of extreme belief and violence is becoming more common in recent years.

At present faiths like the Baha'i Faith, some forms of Buddhism and Unitarians from the humanist perspective appear to be alone in the quest for a deeper dialogue in the search for tolerance, unity in the diversity of human beliefs,

Cancel culture any dissenters.

Crush the intolerant.

Only supporters of the National Rifle Association can vote with the Religious Right (and support torture camps and lie us into wars).

Cut taxes for the rich so they can pass the savings to us. Outsource factories for cheap foreign labor. Lie and cheat for Jesus, and redefine the words "torture," "poverty," and "hunger." Prevent frivolous lawsuits by preventing any lawsuits. Spy on phones, internet, snail mail, and use fancy electronics to peer through solid walls of buildings to make sure that people are having sex the way the bible says they should (no Gay sex).

To me, the Baha'i who post here are a breath of fresh air. Peaceful, tolerant, though I think that dissenting opinions are still frowned upon. They seek the word of God (though that doesn't matter to most people today).

God says "don't kill," and most Christians are for war.

 

[Revoltingest]

Nah. I'm a lazy heathen. I find hostility takes too much effort. At worst you'll get mild apathy from me.

Apathetic hostility is the best hostility.

 

[Secret Chief]

*peers suspiciously*

Can't tell if you're being serious, so at the risk of playing a straight bat to a googly...

Religion serves a variety of roles. Culture carrier is one. Upholder of traditional values or wisdoms. Provider of structure and order. Lots of stuff.

Whilst this varies to some degree from culture to culture, there are lots of common ground concepts.

Some faiths there will enormous amounts of overlap, and they can unify to discuss how to keep their messages relevant to youth without losing their core values. Or even if it's desirable and appropriate to try and do so. Should they involve themselves in local politics? What is the best way to help with homelessness? What does their religion stare around global issues on climate? Refugees?

The carrot is increase comprehension of our fellow man, and the ability to collaborate on common ground issues.
The 'stick' is basically the negative impact failing to do so has on all of us.

For an atheist, I could worry about you. Even worse, you haven't used the words proof, evidence, rational, teapot, woo or unicorn in this post. You need to up your game.

 

[paarsurrey]

"Interfaith chatter"

paarsurrey said: ↑
What is the difference between "Interfaith Chatter" and the "Interfaith Dialogue", please?

And, what is that in interfaith chatter unusual that makes one happy but makes one sad in interfaith friendly and peaceful dialogue, please? Right?
Anybody, please

Regards

 

[RestlessSoul]

"Interfaith chatter"

And, what is that in interfaith chatter unusual that makes one happy but makes one sad in interfaith friendly and peaceful dialogue, please? Right?
Anybody, please

Regards

‘Chatter’, like ‘chit-chat’, generally implies light hearted conversation, simply for the sake of connecting with others. Small talk, as it were. Dialogue tends to imply the exchange of ideas, information or opinions.

 

[shunyadragon]

‘Chatter’, like ‘chit-chat’, generally implies light hearted conversation, simply for the sake of connecting with others. Small talk, as it were. Dialogue tends to imply the exchange of ideas, information or opinions.

True, the dominant 'chit-chat' is superficial and at a distance. For many, if not most believers close relevant dialogue is uncomfortable to the point of being avoided. Serious questions are avoided.

 

[paarsurrey]

For an atheist, I could worry about you. Even worse, you haven't used the words proof, evidence, rational, teapot, woo or unicorn in this post. You need to up your game.

" words proof, evidence, rational, teapot, woo or unicorn "

Yes, they use these word so "religiously" that the usage of these words have become sort of "rhetoric" with them, I agree with one here, if they don't object in this connection, won't they, please? Right?

Regards

 

[Balthazzar]

Wikipedia: Interfaith Dialogue
Four ways of Interfaith Dialogue
Examples of Interfaith Dialogue

Remember the good old days when Interfaith Dialogue meant somewhat more than chatter about numerology, ravens, and dragons? It still can. It still does.

As a Christian, numerology, ravens, and dragons are attached to my belief system. From Genesis to the Revelation, they are part of the text and teachings. What would you have others do? It would almost be like excluding Moses or Abraham. What do you have in mind?