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Baptists to Dispel Inter Faith Myths with New Resource 


'God only works through Christians', 'Other faiths only engage in Inter Faith relations to convert us' and 'We can't work alongside people of other faiths'

 
Baptists to dispel Inter Faith
These are just three of the 12 myths of Inter Faith engagement challenged in a new resource from the Baptist Union of Great Britain being launched on 19 November during Inter Faith Week.

12 Myths of Inter Faith Engagement is designed to be used in a small group session to allow for discussion. It is hoped that by working through these myths, Christians will have an increased knowledge of other faiths and a new confidence in how to engage with them.

Other myths include 'Being involved in Inter Faith activity means we have to worship together', 'The Inter Faith agenda seeks to make one world religion' and 'Muslims are taking over the country...we need to keep them back'.

"Our prayer is that 12 Myths of Inter Faith Engagement might be a resource to inspire and equip the work to which we are all called," says Ian Bunce, head of mission department at the Baptist Union of Great Britain. "By confronting and overcoming the myths that hold us back, we can become more confident in engaging with our neighbours from different religions and cultures and building good relationships."

Following the launch on Monday 19 November at Kahaila Cafe, 135 Brick Lane London E1 6SB, 12 Myths of Inter Faith Engagement will be available to order through the Baptist Union of Great Britain Online Store from Tuesday 20 November for £3 a copy . Kahaila is an exciting new church plant in a multi faith community and a great example of living alongside people of other faiths.

More details about Inter Faith week can be found at http://www.interfaithweek.org
 

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