Ecumenism and Interfaith dialogue

Question 1

Columbian mission institute

Answer 1

They promote positive interactions/collaborations between Christians, Muslims and members of other religions, to build harmony, respect and understanding. They organised a multifaith service project to put together food hampers for struggling farmers at Christmas time.

Question 2

What level is the Columbian mission institute

Answer 2

local

Question 3

What level is the Jesus, Christian and Muslim association of Australia

Answer 3

National

Question 4

what level is the International council of Christians and Jews

Answer 4

International

Question 5

Jesus, Christian and Muslim association of Australia

Answer 5

They co-operate to promote interfaith dialogue and encounter each other as people of faith and integrity in Australia. They discovered many shared religious values as well as much variation, both within and between the different faiths. The goodness and kindness project seeks to educate school students about the values of compassion and acceptance shared by the Christian, Islamic and Jewish faiths.

Question 6

International council of Christians and Jews

Answer 6

It was founded in 1946 after the holocaust and aims to encourage interfaith dialogue and understanding between Jews and Christians. In 1947 there was an emergency conference about antisemitism and it was one of the first public attempts by Christians to come to terms with the holocaust.

Question 7

progress of the ecumenical movement

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the ecumenical movement is in a transitioning period. We can acknowledge the good fruits of the ecumenical dialogue, in the rediscovery of Christian brotherhood among the members of different Christian denominations , which no longer consider each other as enemies or competitors but as brothers and sisters in christ on the common pilgrimage towards full communions. However, we can’t overlook the theological, political and institutional critique of the ecumenical movement

Question 8

TedX talk about interfaith dialogue quote

Answer 8

• true interfaith dialogue can lead to effective collaboration on the moral issues facing our world today

Question 9

ecumenism

Answer 9

The aim for unity among denominations of Christian faith.

Question 10

what does ecumenism recognise

Answer 10

Ecumenism recognises that people from different Christian faiths and traditions can work together towards greater unity while each preservestheir owntraditional faith and practice.

Question 11

NCCA

Answer 11

The National Council of Churches in Australia is an ecumenical organisation bringing together a number of Australia’s Christian churches in dialogue and practical cooperation. The NCCA works in collaboration with state ecumenical councils around Australia.

Question 12

NCCA who’s involved

Answer 12

18 Christian Churches

Question 13

NCCA teams up..

Answer 13

with other religions. They are involved in interfaith dialogue but is an ecumenical organisation.

Question 14

NCCA projects

Answer 14

Acts for peace

Act for Peace is the international aid agency of the NCCA. Its focus is on assisting the most conflict and disaster-affected communities to be safe. Act for Peace supports ecumenical partners to do this in, and with communities displaced from, countries such as Syria, Iraq, Palestine, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. Act for Peace manages the annual Christmas Bowl, which has been generously supported by Australian churches since 1948.

Question 15

aspects of ecumenism

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Focusing on the churches similarities instead of the differences
to be as one, as god wanted
to work together to challenge social justice issues

Question 16

Aim of ecumenism

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To reconcile with Christians who have a different theological point of view and for the Christian denominations coming together as a unified body striving for change in the world.

Question 17

origin of the word ecumenism

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The orign of the word ecumenism is Greek, meaning whole inhabited world/roman empire. To come together as one single church. Christians coming together as a unified body striving for change in the world.

Question 18

first ecumenical movement

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Many believe the 1910 world missionary council was the starting point for ecumenism, however in 1948 there was the first meeting of the world council of churches, where they planned to unify the church globally as a main focus on their agenda.

Question 19

core belief held by all christians

Answer 19

Absolute guidance by the holy spirit

Question 20

why is ecumenism important

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Unity among churches is important to many Christians as God asked them to in Matthew 5:14-15 \ where he also discusses how we all have one core belief that connects us all, and that is doing what God asks of us and being guided by the holy spirit

Question 21

does unity = conformity?

Answer 21

Uniformity refers to things being the same and staying in line, this is not considered unity as unity more talks about coming together even if the beliefs are not exactly the same, and that they put their differences aside. However, with uniformity there can’t necessarily be differences as the term discusses following all the same rules and staying in the lines.

Question 22

How can ecumenism help us to demonstrate respect and create peace in the world?

Answer 22

Ecumenism is a perfect opportunity and example to demonstrate respect and peace for one another, as it is spread across so many bigger platforms and denominations. The ideas of unity are not just discussed in one small church, but across all Christian denominations and this allows a good example and influence over others in regards to becoming unified and ecumenism within the church.

Question 23

how to make ecumenism work

Answer 23

• Keep Jesus/bible in the centre, it is a unifying hermeneutic, that acts as a centre focal point for the denominations
• Talk about differences in a celebratory manner, be honest and open
• Always have a learning posture when talking to other Christians, be open minded and listen to others perspectives of those who don’t believe the same. Think about what you can learn from these people with differences.

Question 24

why is ecumenism important for Christians

Answer 24

Ecumenism recognises our similarities as all Christians being part of god and Jesus’ family. If we are all part of a family we are united not by our blood but by our belief in god.

Ecumenism is important to all Christians in order to achieve peace and work together as one.

God recognised us all to be equal, there is no one more important than another. So why should Christians focus on the differences and instead look at Christians with the knowledge that we are all equal. This is achieved through ecumenism.

Question 25

why is interfaith dialogue important in Australia

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as we are a multicultural country, in which there are a range of different religions and different races. In order to flourish peace must be present

Question 26

Interfaith dialogue breaking the stereotypes

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interfaith dialogue provides a forum for stereotypes to be broken down
post Lindt cafe siege interfaith services were held

Question 27

goals of interfaith dialogue

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the goals of inter-religious or interfaith relations are mutual understanding and respect, with collaboration in meeting the challenges we commonly face in the society and world in which we live.

Question 28

MARTIN PLACE

Answer 28

Local example of interfaith dialogue
Sydney Lindt seige - Multi-faith vigil in Lakemba mosque. 2014. Religious leaders join in prayer – Christians, Muslims and Jews – sign of solidarity,

Question 29

religious profile in Australia

Answer 29

2016 census
Christianity remaining the most common religion (52 per cent of the population).

Islam (2.6 per cent) and Buddhism (2.4 per cent) were the next most common religions reported.

Nearly a third of Australians (30 per cent) reported in the Census that they had no religion in 2016

Question 30

what do christian denominations have in common

Answer 30

Belief in God the Father, Jesus Christ as the Son of God, and the Holy Spirit.
The death, descent into hell, resurrection and ascension of Christ.
The holiness of the Church and the communion of saints.
Christ’s second coming, the Day of Judgement and salvation of the faithful.

Question 31

challenges to interfaith dialogue

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Inter-religious dialogue is a challenging process by which adherents of differing religious traditions encounter each other in order to break down the walls of division that stand at the centre of most wars. The objective of inter-religious dialogue is peace.

Question 32

points on interfaith dialogue

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• It is about unlocking the tensions and conflicts between religious notes
• interfaith dialogue seeks to build bridges among faiths
• interfaith dialogue recognises that people have different pathways
• we are fundamentally linked by the common understanding of the sacred dignity of the human person
• through education comes understanding

Question 33

differences between interfaith dialogue and ecumenism

Answer 33

interfaith- all religions

ecumenism- christians

Question 34

Nostra Aetate

Answer 34

nostra aetate is the Declaration on the Relation of the Church with Non-Christian Religions of the Second Vatican Council.

Question 35

What does Nostra Aetate teach about interfaith dialogue

Answer 35

Nostra Aetate called for Catholics and Jews to engage in friendly dialogue and biblical and theological discussions to better understand each other’s faith.

Nostra Aetate also calls for the church to dialogue with other world religions.

Question 36

nostra retate quote 1

Answer 36

” in her rejection of every persecution against any man, the Church.. decries hatred, persecutions, displays of anti-Semitism, directed against Jews at any time and by anyone.”

Question 37

nostra retate quote 2

Answer 37

‘The Church reproves, as foreign to the mind of Christ, any discrimination against men or harassment of them because of their race, color, condition of life, or religion.’