HOW DOES DIALOGUE EMPOWER US TO LIVE BY THE GOLDEN RULE?

The Dialogue of Everyday Life:
- This is the everyday interactions
between people of different
religions. This is the dialogue of
kindness and openness towards
others from different religions
(becoming good neighbors with
those we meet). This dialogue
also challenges us to understand
other cultures and accept others
faiths and beliefs.

- Interfaith dialogue is when
someone explains their own
faith and beliefs while listening
and trying to understand the
other person's faith and beliefs as well.
- When people of different religions engage
in interfaith dialogue, they are not only sharing
their own faith and beliefs with others, they are
also learning and understanding about the
other person's beliefs as well. By understanding
each other's beliefs, people are able to religiously
accept each other. Without interfaith dialogue,
people believe that only their faith and beliefs
are correct. Thus, they religiously tolerate other
religions because they don't try to understand
other's beliefs.
- By learning and understanding your own and
others faiths, you begin to realize that many
faiths have similar beliefs. For instance, in most
religions, the main message of the Golden
Rule is to treat others the way you want to be
treated.

Examples of Dialogue of Everyday Life:
- Seed of Peace: This non-profit organization
helps bring young people from different faiths
together in order to promote world peace.
Through daily dialogue sessions, campers from
different faiths are able to share their stance on
different world issues. Seeds of Peace is successful at encouraging dialogue. Through the dialogue sessions at their camps, the organization is allowing the campers to understand the challenges and beliefs of other campers from other religions.
- Article: https://globalnews.ca/news/5450461/in-photos-canada-day-2019/
-An example of Dialogue of Everyday Life is the Celebration of Canada Day. Canada is a multicultural country filled with people with a variety of religions and beliefs. On Canada Day, people from a variety of cultures come together and interact with each other to celebrate Canada.

- On July, 2018, Lila Khan hosted a panel about the water theft crisis that was going on in Jordan. Through dialogue, the people in the Seed Program were able to discuss the different viewpoints of the sensitive issue. Through discussion, the people in the program were able to better understand the issue of the water theft crisis.

- “Seeds of Peace gave me hope that one day we’ll be able to live in peace—a just peace based on the elements of respect, dignity, and basic human rights and values for every Israeli and Palestinian.” — Adham (Palestinian Seed)

-An example of Dialogue of Everyday Life is the Celebration of Canada Day. Canada is a multicultural country filled with people with a variety of religions and beliefs. On Canada Day, people from a variety of cultures come together and interact with each other to celebrate Canada.
- Kelowna Grocers is an example of diversity in Canada. This grocery store hires workers from various religions. The owner ensures that all workers are treated fairly and feel included. This article shows how people from various faiths interact meaningfully and work together to not only operate the grocery store, but also takes on the responsibility to ensure that everyone’s right to a fair, safe, and inclusive environment is fulfilled.

This is an article showing Canada's multiculturalism on Canada Day
- Article: https://globalnews.ca/news/5450461/in-photos-canada-day-2019/
This is the article about Kelowna Grocers:
- Article: https://globalnews.ca/news/5449671/kelowna-grocers-diversity-reflects-the-face-of-canada-every-day/

Main topic

I showed the Dialogue of Everyday Life
when I participated in my elementary
school's multicultural fair.

Who: I was talking to another student
who was in charge if the Pakistan booth.
What: I asked the student why fasting was
so important to them. The student then
explained to me how fasting helped her
be closer with God. I then gained a better
understanding about the student's faith.
In return, I talked to the student about
important aspects of my faith. After
talking we both shared and understood
each other's beliefs and faith.
Where: At my elementary school's
multicultural fair.
When: I was in grade 6.
Why: I was curious and wanted to know
why people of certain faiths fast.
How: I shared some important aspects
of my faith (ex. how the 5 K's were an
important aspect of the materialistic
dimension of religion for my faith). I then
asked the student about important aspects
of their faith (specifically the importance
of fasting).