[Nfbf-l] Alert!*Alert!* Committees of Faith - New Group in our Affiliate

[Dean Martineau]

I think it is important here to make our agenda clear.  My wife attended
that Communities of Faith meeting at National.  Her impression, and I trust
her judgment, is that this was a group of Christians, not at all open to the
concept of people practicing other faiths.  Apparently the group was more
interfaith when it started, but is not now.  As one who does not practice
the Christian faith, she found the ambience in that national meeting to be
pretty much evangelical Christian.

So are you going to be pleased if this group consists, perhaps in the
majority, of Muslims, Jews, Baha'is, Sikhs and Hindus?  It can be very
difficult for some practitioners of certain flavors of Christianity to
really welcome such people, knowing deeply as you believe you do that they
are all in palpable error.  Nor is this the opportunity for you to
evangelize to those of other faiths.  

So what is the actual viewpoint of these groups?  

Dean

Thought-provoking reading: http://bahaiteachings.org

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> We would like to see if there is an interest to have a Group that focuses
on practicing our faith in worship, giving support to the blind at our
places of worship and employment.  This group can also hold Devotions during
State Convention. We will try to help find Braille, Large Print, audio and
computer resources that will help you as you worship in your home
congregation.
>  
> The NFB in Communities of Faith National Division meets annually at
National Convention, sharing resources and holding devotions each day. This
division is open to all faiths. Everyone is welcome to attend and
participate. You might be interested in joining the Faith Talk list at
http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/faith-talk_nfbnet.org.
> 
> 
> Our first meeting will be Monday, September 17, 2018, via teleconference
at 8 PM. The call in information is below:
>  
> Call-in number: 712 775 7031
>  
> Access Code: 938047311#
>  
> If you have any questions or ideas, please contact me. Have a good week.
Looking forward to talking with you. 
> 
> Blessings,
> Marilyn Baldwin 
> Chairman 
> Communities of Faith Committee
> 8427 Lainie Lane 
> Orlando, Florida 32818 
> (407) 293-0656 Home 
> (407) 810-0554 Cell 
> CommMDB at aol.com
> 
>  
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