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The house that interfaith built

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Clarity

Is there:

  • Clarity of Purpose? - What do we wish to achieve? Why do we work to achieve it?
  • Clarity of Involvement? - Who do we wish to involve and what is the rationale for their involvement?
  • Clarity of Accountability? - What are our lines of accountability?  Who has the final say?  To whom do we report?
  • Clarity of Communication? - How will we communicate with all our Stakeholders? Do we encourage active listening?  Do we take into account differences in understanding of spoken and written English?

 

Social cementing

Is our work cemented by:

  • Acceptance of Difference? - that groups will come with different views, different theologies, different modes of dress, dietary habits, and social etiquettes.
  • Acceptance of Motives? - not all groups are involved for the same reasons.
  • Acceptance of Difference of Leadership? - it may be difficult for followers of one faith to accept leadership from followers of others.

 

Foundations

Are our foundations built upon:

Recognition of the shared values of:

  • Listening - and open dialogue?
  • Learning about and respect for each other's beliefs and values, social etiquette?
  • Letting people express themselves without fear or favour?

Recognition of the spiritual and religious root of our own position and that of others?

Recognition that we must be:

  • Empathetic?
  • Self-critical and self aware?
  • Tolerant of others' views?
  • Straightforward about our intentions?
  • Non-judgemental about the views of others?
  • Honest that we might not be clear about the beliefs of others and do our best not to misrepresent them?
  • Tolerant of criticism and disagreement?