What is interesting is that religion does not inspire action only by telling people to be good. It can give people a reason to care about one another and a sense that they share responsibility for their community.
In the Bahá’í experience, this often begins very simply: people come together, build friendships, talk about the needs around them and find ways to serve. Over time, those small efforts can involve more and more people and become a genuine community effort.
Couple of years ago, more than 700 young people from 92 localities across Ontario gathered at a University campus for Practitioners of Peace. [news.bahai.org]. But it wasn't simply a religious conference.
The young people explored what it means practically to create peaceful communities and discussed experiences with community-building, equality, justice, decision-making and service.
faith → spiritual education → relationships → conversations → service → stronger communities
The important insight, therefore, may be that religion inspires large numbers not simply by telling them what to believe, but by helping them see themselves as protagonists in the improvement of their own society.
Based on the spiritual idea; "Humanity is one"
"What would that actually look like in your neighbourhood?"
That question creates conversation.
Conversation leads to consultation.
Consultation helps people recognize needs.
People begin to serve together.
Service builds relationships and confidence......then?
Thoughts?
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