Deep Dialogue

Welcome to the Deep Dialogue page, where Participants in the Conversation share their views on the importance and nature of interfaith dialogue and related issues, and also post news items. Deep Dialogue recognizes that we can do more together, and do so better, when we provide opportunity to talk about the things that have deepest meaning for us. We believe that our desires to contribute to the well-being of all people come from the place where our values and beliefs reside, not from a superficial desire to get along with others. When we are able to share those things that hold deep meaning for us, we not only promote better understanding but we are also able to better anticipate where and how we can work better together.

Guest blog posts are welcome (send requests to info@interfaithconversation.ca). Please note that views expressed in blog posts written by a Conversation Participant reflect their own views, not those of the Canadian Interfaith Conversation as a whole.

November 6, 2017

Assalamu Alaikum

Dear faith leaders and people of faith:

Our heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers are with the Christian community as we hear the devastating news of the First Baptist Church shootings in Sutherland Springs, Texas. We pray for the speedy recovery for all injured and we pray for the strength and patience for the loved ones of the deceased as they work through the pain of their loss. May the Almighty ease their suffering.

Keep faith in Allah (God)

The New Generation Interfaith Initiative is committed to advocating for religion in a pluralistic society and Canadian life.

GreenFaith has created an Interfaith Climate Statement to COP23, "Walk on Earth Gently," which is now ready for signatures. 

The following is a speech by His Excellency the Aga Khan on the occasion of the opening of the Global Centre for Pluralism in Ottawa:

Bismillah-ir-Rahaman-ir-Rahim

Your Excellency the Governor General
Madame la Ministre
Excellencies
Fellow Directors of the Global Centre for Pluralism
Friends of the Centre

I’m a happily married woman who has been working with wedding rings for the past 5 years, and it's made me an absolute marriage fanatic. But that’s not the amazing part. The amazing part is that I’m one of the few lucky people to be a part of an interfaith marriage. Interfaith marriage isn’t easy. Never will be. Successful couples understand the hard work that goes into their relationship to keep their marriage alive.

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