Inter-Faith Paradigm Shift

The Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago hosted the World’s Parliament of Religions, the first truly global inter-faith gathering. While it assumed the supremacy of Protestant Christianity, with a begrudging nod to Roman Catholicism and Judaism, it featured North America’s first widely public encounter with Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and explored ways our various faith traditions might find unity and forge common ground for enlightenment and spiritual growth. A well-crafted snapshot of an early attempt at true ecumenism and inter-faith respect.

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At Least Two Sides to Every Dispute