[an error occurred while processing this directive] Religious Education
TOPIC: Religions: Religions of the World
AGE: 14-18 years, Gr. 9-12
Where Can I Learn More About the Religions of the World?
Goals:
To provide resources for:
- Exploration of religions of the world.
- Understanding how religions develop and are developing.
- Developing tolerance of religions, as well as becoming
acquainted with spiritual practices.
Suggested site is that of the Ontario Consultants on Religious
Tolerance. The site has extensive information on religions
of the world. Basic information on the site:
Religious tolerance means to extend religious
freedom to people of all religions, even though you disagree
with their beliefs and/or practices.
Religious freedom means to have the right:
To believe, worship and witness as you wish;
to change one's belief or religion; and
to join with others to express one's beliefs.
Our site mandate:
"To promote religious tolerance and freedom.
To describe religious faiths in all their diversity.
To describe controversial topics from all points of view."
Our motto:
"No peace among the nations without peace among the
religions.
No peace among religions without dialogue between the religions.
No dialogue between the religions without investigation
of the foundation of the religions."
As an introduction, consider these two sections of the site:
Last updated June 12, 2005
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