LEARNING ABOUT DIFFERENT FAITHS
ICD works in multiple ways to dispel fear and embrace the “other” through knowledge and understanding of the commonalities and differences among faiths.
For example:
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Visits to houses of worship
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Book and film discussions
Selected past programs:
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Creation Stories and Their Present-Day Implications (October 24, 2021)
Panelists shared perspectives on creation from 6 different faiths. -
Exploring the Concept of Time Across Faiths: A Panel Discussion (presented in partnership with 2 for Seder; June 28, 2020)
Representatives from different faiths discussed commonalities and differences in approaches to seemingly basic concepts of time. -
Helping Communities Heal After a Hateful Event (November 11, 2018; in person)
Panelists from 4 different faiths discussed what it feels like for a faith community to be a victim of a hateful event and ways to recover. Participants explored further in small group discussions.