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INTRODUCTION
Nowhere in our Canadian pluralistic society is there as great a reflection of our openness, diversity and tolerance than in our approach to an individual’s understanding of her/his faith or spirituality. The complexity and diversity of religions represented in this publication clearly demonstrates the vastness of the Canadian spiritual landscape as reflected in the Canadian Forces. Our current world focus pushes all Canadians and especially members of the Canadian Forces to grapple with issues of personal faith and spirituality while at the same time attempting to understand the faith and spiritual perspective of others.
A Time for Inspired Leadership and Action
Final Draft - June 23, 2010
The Summary Table of World Religions is available in full color poster format from the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism
Most religious traditions put an emphasis on thanksgiving. The prayer below gives grateful
recognition to the unique and diverse gifts of the world’s spiritual traditions.
The Green Rule is available in full color poster format from the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism
Acknowledgements: This original English version was prepared by Paul McKenna.
Published by Scarboro Missions (Toronto, Canada). Copyright © Scarboro Missions 2000
Permission to reproduce this document in print or electronic form: Scarboro Missions encourages the reproduction and use of this document for educational purposes for limited distribution. For permission to reproduce this document for commercial use or large-scale distribution, contact Paul McKenna at tel. 416-261-7135 or e-mail interfaith@scarboromissions.ca.
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What would the world be like if every person on the planet lived according to the Golden Rule?
Based on this theme, the Scarboro Missions has developed for schools and youth groups an art exercise and lesson plan where young people are invited to envision a world in which every person lives according to the golden rule. Next, they are asked to depict what they have imagined or envisioned by creating a piece of art. For information on this program, follow this link.
The Right Honourable Tony Blair
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
1997-2007
Ecumenism, No. 174, Summer 2009, p.3
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