Building interfaith trust: Faith between faiths
Dealing with misconceptions or differences on the ground needs strong relations that take time and effort to build, say observers
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Different places of worship situated close together – like this Hindu temple beside a church – are a common sight in Singapore, which a 2014 Pew Research Centre study says is the most religiously diverse nation. In such an environment, interfaith trust is crucial.
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Tee Zhuo
A pastor, a Buddhist, a Muslim and a non-believer walk onto a stage in a church.
It may sound like the beginning of a bad joke, but this describes the start of a nearly three-hour dialogue on dealing with offensive behaviour that was linked to religion.
