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In what ways can Christians dialogue and interact with followers of other faiths in everyday life?


The aim of dialogue between followers of different faiths is to promote understanding of each other's faith and practices. There are various forms of dialogue which can be carried out by Christians. First, there are the daily interactions in school, around the neighbourhood, in the market and at work. These interactions are opportunities for Christians to speak with neighbours, friends and colleagues about their common concerns about life and family, as well as about their religious practices. These daily interactions could also give rise to opportunities for Christians to find out more about the life and religious practices of followers of other faiths and to speak about their practices. In these social interactions, Christians can find opportunities to give a reason for the hope that they have (1 Peter 3:15-16).


Secondly, dialogue can also be conducted at an official or organised level. Here, leaders of two faiths can meet together to seek better understanding of each other's doctrine and practices. The aim of such dialogue is not conversion, nor an attempt to synthesise religions, but mutual understanding. At all times, both parties should maintain utmost respect for each other.


 

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