FAQs
1. Why should I get involved in multi-faith at all if Christianity is the only true religion?
As Christians we should love all our colleagues whatever their religion. Whilst we believe that everyone needs to know Jesus, we will only influence them if they know we genuinely love them and are humble, willing to listen and understand others.
2. Is a Multi-Faith Forum a means of mixing up all the faiths?
In no way should this be the aim of a Multi-Faith Forum. Some religions are more open to a wide range of gods and religious ideas, but other faiths are exclusive. This applies to
• Christians (“I am the way the truth and the life, no-one can come to the father except through me”)
• Muslims (“I declare there is no god but Allah and I declare that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah”)
A one-religion-fits-all approach may be considered ideal by some people in the company, but any attempt to push this should be resisted and should be gently shown that that’s not how religions work.
| Thames Water recognise the benefits of providing facilities for Christians and followers of other religions who work for the company, and are providing 'faith rooms' at various locations in the workplace |
| Multi faith forums and faith networks can provide the ideal opportunity to create a Christian group. |
| Multi faith forums - Obstacle or Opportunity? |
| The challenge comes with organisations choosing to recognise a Multi-Faith group rather than specific faith groups... |
| Why would you not want to get involved and make new friends with people of other faiths and non. Take the opportunity to share the good news that Jesus Loves everyone so much that he died for us so we can live eternally. It's amazing. |
| At Transform Work we get asked, "why do you encourage Christians to engage in Interfaith Week?" |
| Building a Christian Workplace Group: Should People from Other Faiths be Part of your Christian Workplace Group? |