Story: Gareth Nicholas
Sheffield Ashram in Burngreave has become home to a new group – Community Reflections – keen to learn more about the similarities shared by different world faiths through exploring spiritual writings and contemplative thought.
In their latest meeting, on the theme of social justice, the group took turns in reciting a small passage of writing illustrating the approach of a particular faith in countering injustice, acting in solidarity with the oppressed and working selflessly to help others. In all, the views of eight faiths were included. The complementary attitudes towards pursuing social justice highlights strong connections between the faiths and proves that common ideas underlie the thinking of all major and minor religions and hence the people who practice them.
Initiatives such as Community Reflections aim to further interfaith understanding and bring together those who follow different faiths. By gaining this insight, we can hope to learn more about our neighbours and build strong communities that work together for the good of all. Community Reflections takes place at Sheffield Ashram, 86 Spital Hill, Sheffield.
For more information abut Community Reflections contact Nirmal Fernando 07932 017 929, curlsu@hotmail.com