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发帖数: 9485 | 1 http://newsroom.lds.org/article/interfaith
A respect for the diverse beliefs and unique contributions of all the world
’s faiths is one of the hallmarks of Mormonism. From the earliest days of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Joseph Smith elevated the
principle of religious liberty and tolerance: “We claim the privilege of
worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and
allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they
may” (Articles of Faith 1:11).
In that same spirit, Church President Thomas S. Monson made a plea during
general conference, a semiannual worldwide meeting, for more religious
understanding: “I would encourage members of the Church wherever they may
be to show kindness and respect for all people everywhere. The world in
which we live is filled with diversity. We can and should demonstrate
respect toward those whose beliefs differ from ours” (April 2008 General
Conference address). Latter-day Saints accept all sincere believers as
equals in the pursuit of faith and in the great work of serving humanity.
Emphasizing God’s love for all people, not just those of one religion,
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the First Presidency, the highest governing
body of the Church, declared: “We honor and respect sincere souls from all
religions, no matter where or when they lived, who have loved God, even
without having the fullness of the gospel. We lift our voices in gratitude
for their selflessness and courage. We embrace them as brothers and sisters,
children of our Heavenly Father. … He hears the prayers of the humble and
sincere of every nation, tongue, and people. He grants light to those who
seek and honor Him and are willing to obey His commandments” (April 2008
General Conference address). | m****a
发帖数: 9485 | 2 The late Krister Stendahl, emeritus Lutheran Bishop of Stockholm and
professor emeritus of Harvard Divinity School, established three rules for
religious understanding:
(1) When you are trying to understand another religion, you should ask the
adherents of that religion and not its enemies;
(2) don't compare your best to their worst; and
(3) leave room for "holy envy" by finding elements in other faiths to
emulate.
These principles foster relationships between religions that build trust and
lay the groundwork for charitable efforts. | m****a
发帖数: 9485 | 3 The spiritual and physical needs of the world require goodwill and
cooperation among different faiths. Each of them makes a valuable
contribution to the larger community of believers. In the words of early
Church apostle Orson F. Whitney, “God is using more than one people for the
accomplishment of his great and marvelous work. The Latter-day Saints
cannot do it all. It is too vast, too arduous, for any one people.” Thus,
members of the Church do not view fellow believers around the world as
adversaries or competitors, but as partners in the many causes for good in
the world. For example, just recently the Church has joined forces with the
Catholic organization El Minuto de Dios to distribute clothing to victims of
flooding and landslides in Colombia in January 2011. Furthermore, the
Church worked with Islamic Relief USA to provide food and medical supplies
in January 2010 to those impacted by the earthquake in Haiti. | m****a
发帖数: 9485 | 4 It is important to note that interfaith cooperation does not require
doctrinal compromise. Though the Church asserts its ecclesiastical
independence and recognizes its doctrinal differences, this does not prevent
it from partnering with other faiths in charitable projects. These efforts
are based on universal values. A different interpretation of the atonement
of Christ, for example, need not diminish the mandate of Christ to “love
thy neighbor as thyself.” Therefore, it is necessary to maintain a
separation between charitable efforts and doctrinal tenets, while at the
same time sharing mutual concern for those in need. People of good faith do
not need to have the exact same beliefs in order to accomplish great things
in the service of their fellow human beings. | m****a
发帖数: 9485 | 5 The following are just a few examples and stories of cooperation between The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint and other faiths:
Events Hosted
Bishop Wester Praises Utah Visit of Cardinal George (2/26/2010)
Cardinal George Addresses Religious Freedom in Speech at BYU (2/23/2010)
Annual Interfaith Music Tribute Performed in Historic Salt Lake Tabernacle (
2/22/2010)
Faiths Join for Musical Tribute in Salt Lake Tabernacle (2/9/2010)
Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable Holds Concert on Temple Square (2/13/2007)
Archbishop Alex J. Brunett Receives Family Values Award (11/30/2010) | t*****l
发帖数: 5477 | 6 this is awesome!!! the essential of persuing christianity is studying.
totally agree!!
and you guys are thinking foster relationships between religions, that is
sth new....
and
【在 m****a 的大作中提到】
: The late Krister Stendahl, emeritus Lutheran Bishop of Stockholm and
: professor emeritus of Harvard Divinity School, established three rules for
: religious understanding:
: (1) When you are trying to understand another religion, you should ask the
: adherents of that religion and not its enemies;
: (2) don't compare your best to their worst; and
: (3) leave room for "holy envy" by finding elements in other faiths to
: emulate.
: These principles foster relationships between religions that build trust and
: lay the groundwork for charitable efforts.
| t*****l
发帖数: 5477 | 7 it is the first time ive heard that one religion donates for others. that is
true love to the world!!
the
the
of
【在 m****a 的大作中提到】
: The spiritual and physical needs of the world require goodwill and
: cooperation among different faiths. Each of them makes a valuable
: contribution to the larger community of believers. In the words of early
: Church apostle Orson F. Whitney, “God is using more than one people for the
: accomplishment of his great and marvelous work. The Latter-day Saints
: cannot do it all. It is too vast, too arduous, for any one people.” Thus,
: members of the Church do not view fellow believers around the world as
: adversaries or competitors, but as partners in the many causes for good in
: the world. For example, just recently the Church has joined forces with the
: Catholic organization El Minuto de Dios to distribute clothing to victims of
| E*****m
发帖数: 25615 | 8 It'll be super awesome if all people give up religions, and become just one
people.
is
【在 t*****l 的大作中提到】
: it is the first time ive heard that one religion donates for others. that is
: true love to the world!!
:
: the
: the
: of
| t*****l
发帖数: 5477 | 9 People of good faith do
not need to have the exact same beliefs in order to accomplish great things
in the service of their fellow human beings.
yepp, well said!!
prevent
efforts
do
things
【在 m****a 的大作中提到】
: It is important to note that interfaith cooperation does not require
: doctrinal compromise. Though the Church asserts its ecclesiastical
: independence and recognizes its doctrinal differences, this does not prevent
: it from partnering with other faiths in charitable projects. These efforts
: are based on universal values. A different interpretation of the atonement
: of Christ, for example, need not diminish the mandate of Christ to “love
: thy neighbor as thyself.” Therefore, it is necessary to maintain a
: separation between charitable efforts and doctrinal tenets, while at the
: same time sharing mutual concern for those in need. People of good faith do
: not need to have the exact same beliefs in order to accomplish great things
| t*****l
发帖数: 5477 | 10 thank you for sharing! lots of churches are so pushy and ....autocratic. | t*****l
发帖数: 5477 | 11 haha, you are an extremist!
How did you get the logic from being kind enough to donate to other
religions to giving up religions and becoming one people?
one
【在 E*****m 的大作中提到】
: It'll be super awesome if all people give up religions, and become just one
: people.
:
: is
| E*****m
发帖数: 25615 | 12
Ever read history or geography? Can you name the countries that
are divided by nothing but religion? If you can't, go find it out. If you
can, I rest my case.
【在 t*****l 的大作中提到】
: haha, you are an extremist!
: How did you get the logic from being kind enough to donate to other
: religions to giving up religions and becoming one people?
:
: one
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