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In what ways can Christians co-operate with followers of other faiths for the good of the community?


Christians are citizens of the nation. As citizens, Christians can and should work with others in efforts which promote the common good, and which build up the community as a whole. Thus, since Christians believe that every human person is created in the image of God, they will seek to care for all others, regardless of race or religion.


In Singapore's multi religious context, where up to 85% of the population are followers of one religion or another, harmony among followers of religions is important and necessary for society as a whole to flourish. Christians should work with others to achieve racial and religious harmony. One thing they can do is take part in the Inter Racial and Religious Confidence Circles (IRCC) which have been initiated and set up by the government.


Christians are also concerned for justice and peace, and in particular, that the vulnerable, weak and marginalised in society are adequately cared for and protected. Thus, Christians can work with others in services which benefit these sectors of society.


Christians may also initiate projects and work with followers of other religions in such common concerns as caring for the environment.

 

National Council of Churches of Singapore

“For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many are one body, so it is with Christ. For in one Spirit, we were all baptized into one body.”

- 1 Corinthians 12:12-13