"I realize this discussion is quite far in the past. Nevertheless, it did incite me to respond. It is only the lazy who will view the world that way. If I don't need to think about things, if I don't need to encounter…"
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David Linton replied to Ron Krumpos's discussion Generalities and stereotypes in the group One Earth One Sky One HumankindDavid Linton commented on Amjad Saleem's group Muslims for Interfaith Action"Good news - my letter was published in its entirety. I have not heard back from the Christian Pastor, but I am not sure I will. I am, however, very happy that the newspaper printed my response, so fairness prevails."
David Linton commented on Amjad Saleem's group Muslims for Interfaith Action"Greetings to everyone here, and please understand that while I am not Muslim, I am Wiccan, but I believe in fairness and in protecting marginalized religions. I am in the middle of a "situation" with my local weekly newspaper. I live in a…"
David Linton replied to Anand Krishna's discussion INTERFAITH DIALOGUE: Why do we fail?"I am in agreement. It is very easy to claim interfaith dialogue while we gloss over the easy and general commonalities, but neglect the profound differences. The theology needs to be discussed, because that is what informs our actions. This will be…"
David Linton commented on Amjad Saleem's group Muslims for Interfaith Action"I read the one that was translated by Muhammad Asad, which I got via the Council on American Islamic Relations. It is a beautiful book, and is helpful in having the English, Arabic, and transliterated Arabic in parallel. The translator's notes…"
David Linton replied to Geoffrey D. Stewart's discussion Should we be focusing on interfaith work beyond or within the Pagan Community? in the group Pagans at the Parliament"We desperately need to connect outside the Pagan realm, in order to be taken seriously and veiwed as real people with real concerns.
Pagans will forever be a splintered group - we've never been an organized religion, and that's not about…"
David Linton replied to Anand Krishna's discussion Going Beyond "Isms" in the group One Earth One Sky One Humankind"Love is the only solution, and that is all well and good, but we each have different understandings, leading to different worldviews and religions.
I love the statement that "Interfaith Dialogue begins when you can truly say, "My religion…"
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David Linton commented on Susan Hurrell's group Earth's Children - Pagans for Peace"Welcome everyone! Thanks for joining.
Let me add a comment that perhaps should migrate into a discussion:
My impression of different pagan groups that I've been in, is that we tend to be short on our outreach and charity toward the rest of…"
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- I have attended the Parliament of Religions:
- Melbourne 2009
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- Circle Sanctuary, Gaia's Womb, Unitarian Universalists
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- http://www.circlesanctuary.org
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- At 12:41pm on January 24, 2010,
Graeme Sharrock said… - Hi David
Yes, I am happy to be friends. Please visit my peacenext group Parliament Media ans see if your talents and interests fir with our program of media support for interfaith acitivities.
Your friend
Graeme Sharrock
peacenext.org
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- At 6:28am on January 24, 2010,
Jared said… - Thanks so much David and I am honored to link up with you.
Blessings,
Jared
- At 8:49pm on January 17, 2010,
Abdul Malik Mujahid said… - Nice to hear from you David. welcome to PeaceNext. malik
- At 7:24pm on January 16, 2010,
Saleem Ahmed said… - Hi David,
Thanks for including me among your friends. We have many common interests, including interfaith activities. Please visit our website, www.AllBelievers.net.
Aloha,
Saleem
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