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

[Dean Martineau]

Their stand has not changed, as I described in my message.  

Denise, I know you believe that the Federation is all about diversity, but
this diversity can be expressed in one of two ways: If religion is to be a
topic, then give equal voice to all faiths.  Or, religion should not be a
topic at all.  I am now hearing of chapter newsletters required that
passages from the Bible be included.  If you're going to do that, then those
passages need to alternate with passages from the Qur'an, the Bhagavad Gita
and the Baha'i Writings.  

Dean

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

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Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Alert!*Alert!* Committees of Faith - New Group in our
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Dean raises a valid point.  I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints and rather than being welcomed, my faith was ridiculed.  I
was accused of not being a Christian.  I got off the e-mail list and have
not been to another meeting.  This  is shortly after the group started.  We
should, as Denise says, be all inclusive.  I hope their stand has changed.

Sherri

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Dean,
This group is about equal access to worship in your place of worship,
provide resources in your preferential faith, and to have equal employment
opportunities. We are open to all faiths in order to promote equal access to
practice our faith, employment if desired. Remember the NFB promotes
diversify and inclusion. We all need to welcome diversity and inclusion. 

Denise Valkema, President  National Federation of the Blind of Florida
(305)972-8529
president at nfbflorida.org
www.nfbflorida.org
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You can live the life you want.

> On Sep 10, 2018, at 5:49 PM, Dean Martineau via Nfbf-l <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
> 
> 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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> Nfbf-l
> Sent: Monday, September 10, 2018 5:25 PM
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> Cc: Denise <valkemadenise at aol.com>
> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Alert!*Alert!* Committees of Faith - New Group in 
> our Affiliate
> 
>> 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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