ISBN: 978-0-9569304-1-5
This manual provides inspiration and advice to help people of different faiths to acknowledge each other’s religious festivals, spreading goodwill and respect between different groups.
Aims and Objectives:
- To spread goodwill between people of different faiths and none
- To encourage the opening up of different communities to one another
- To facilitate neighbourly and community interaction
- To bring about dialogue and partnerships between cultural, community and faith-based organisations
- To combat mistrust between different religious/cultural groups
- To encourage a sense of belonging and national pride among people of all faiths and cultures
- To encourage inclusion of people who may not necessarily be interested in dialogue
- To provide strategies, tips, advice and know-how for organising successful activities/events
Who Is This Manual For?
- Individuals looking to make contact with neighbours of other faiths in a positive way
- Religious groups looking to reach out to others with simple interfaith initiatives
- Community groups and charities looking to spread goodwill between different cultural/faith communities
- Public sector workers with similar intentions
- Employers who want to respect and acknowledge the religious observances of staff
- Schools
- Public bodies