Please tell of a story in your life where you have witnessed....?

Question

Jews, Christians, Muslims or non Christians mutually respecting each other. Not enough good news stories and I think the negative stories warp young minds; when it is not the case that people with differences can thrive together. Tell your story.

These are good stories, keep them coming.

Answer 1

"In India today,
we have a lady born a Catholic (Sonia Gandhi)
stepping aside so a Sikh (Manmohan Singh)
could be sworn in by a Muslim president (Abdul Kalam)
to lead a nation that's 82% Hindu.

I defy anyone to cite another country with such diversity and tolerance to its political leadership."

Answer 2

I have no religion that I profess to. My wife is Roman Catholic. At our wedding (& reception - held at the same venue), the preacher was Anglican, the swing-jazz band (that played the wedding music & reception) was made up of "born again" Christians, Catholics & Hari-Krishna, and the people we rented the venue from were Muslim. Everyone had a great time. That was 2 years ago & people still say that it was the most enjoyable wedding they had ever been to.

Answer 3

One of the most heartwarming examples of interfaith cooperation was at the 2nd year memorial for 9/11 in my town. Several local families were affected.

Due to the sheer numbers anticipated to participate it was held at the Catholic church, but it was co-celebrated by officials from all of the churches and houses of worship in town, there were two Imans from local mosques as well. All of the men shared equally in the memorial service with each faith sharing a part of a ceremony with meaning to their followers, and explaining it so believers in other faiths could understand and share as well.

It was not only a moving ceremony, but I think many people learned something new about aother religion that they didn't know beforehand.

Another time I was at a funeral for one of the local volunteers in town. He was Catholic but his wife is a Methodist. When the Catholic priest saw the Methodist minister in the audience to support his parishoners he invited the minister up onto the altar to co-celebrate the funeral mass. With no preplanning the two men of God perofrmed a ceremony that addressed the needs of both religious communities there to mourn and support its members.

Answer 4

You are right. There are very few such stories. But, there was a kinda terrorist attack in Indian city-Bombay, where terrorists planted bombs on 4-5 local trains, causing 100's of casualities. You know wat?, Everything was perfectly normal, the next day. Train services began, as usual. People continued their work , as usual. All bcoz of relentless help of local citizens,of every religions helping each other and the injured. I wasnt there 2 witness it, but the report on television, brought tears to my eyes.

Answer 5

Hmm, hard to tell anything. We have some muslim students, and I bet some are christian also, yet society is predominantly Atheist here (not to be confused with individuals being religious), so there's never been an issue with religion.

Answer 6

indian food smells strange.....but i still like the culture.
I like everyone.
especially women
:)
im a crackhead.......
LOL
I GOT IT..........SPORTS!!
I am in germany and the world cup brot EVERYONE together. It was AMAzing to see grown men from different colors and culture from different lands jump up and hug and high five or whatever to eachother.
sports is everything! sports has no color lines, at least for the fans.
then u just want to beat up fans of the other team......

Answer 7

Weddings and funerals. Most of the time the religions respect each other at times like weddings and funeral! Thanks for your questions!!

Answer 8

I'm not sure I ever have... which is sad.