Dimensions
148 x 215 x 15mm
Sixty years ago, most people viewed members of other religions with suspicion
and hostility. The World Congress of Faiths, the interfaith movement founded
in Britain in 1936, has enabled a growing number of people to build bridges
of friendship with members of different religious traditions. Its work in
promoting such friendship has challenged traditional stereotypes and provided
the basis for the growth of inter-religious understanding and co-operation
across the world.;This work looks at the history of the World Congress of
Faiths. It explores such issues as the nature of religious education in a
pluralist society, interfaith worship, the role of religions in the work for
world peace, and looks ahead to assess what still needs to be done.
