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

[Bill Outman]

Hi, Sherri.  

I did not know you were LDS, but I still welcome you as a friend even though
I would have some theological differences.  

I was at the same meeting at national this year, and even joined the
division.  Even though I am evangelical myself, I perceive the same concerns
as Dean did, and want to work to rectify them.  I even went to seminary in
that tradition briefly just before I lost my vision totally.  

Admittedly I am more to the progressive side of the evangelical movement,
and have concerns about these small tent tendencies that cyclically show up,
not just in the NFB, but in our society generally and are part of the cause
of the current angst in our country.  

Denise, I would welcome input on a state communities of faith organization,
and on working on this diversity issue in matters of faith nationally.  You
may see me pop up occasionally on the national Faith-Talk email list.  

Bill Outman 



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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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> 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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