The Right To Believe Belief System Diversity at Michigan State University Produced by Campus Interfaith Council
What Is a Belief System? A belief system is a set of mutually supportive beliefs. The beliefs of any such system can be classified as religious, philosophical, ideological, or a combination of these. Philosopher Jonathan Glover says that beliefs are always part of a belief system, and that belief systems are difficult to completely revise.Jonathan Glover Beliefs are closely connected with one’s identity – what makes them who they are!
Some Belief Systems on Campus Christianity Islam Judaism Paganism Hinduism Buddhism Wicca Sikhism Bahá'í Confucianism Agnostic Atheist Humanist And So Many More!
Change our Perspective Tolerance Acceptance 1. To allow without prohibiting or opposing; permit. 2. To recognize and respect (the rights, beliefs, or practices of others). 3. To put up with; endure. 1. The act or process of accepting. 2. The state of being accepted or acceptable. 3. Favorable reception What is the difference between the two?
How to Approach Differences Work to accept others for who they are, where they came from, and what they believe Establish points of confusion or topics that you are passionate about. Recognize cultural backgrounds that address beliefs or practices Giving a favorable reception triumphs in communications Use “Accepting” instead of “Tolerate” or “Tolerance” to do this. Ask questions, be interested, be willing to learn about others and other cultures Resources
On Campus Resource: Campus Interfaith Council Student organization at MSU and member of the COPS coalition (Council of Progressive Students) What They do… Promote acceptance of all belief communities through celebration of diversity and promotion of cultural understanding/learning Promote relationships between peoples of differing faiths and secular views Integrate the right to a religious aspect within the student life Encourage interfaith cooperation and foster understanding for the attainment of peace and justice through dialogues and collaborative events Serve as the official voice to ASMSU regarding matters of religious freedom and discrimination
Religious Awareness Week Tuesday—Professor Panel on Secularity Multicultural Center (Second Floor Union), 5:30p Tuesday – Bi-Weekly Interfaith Dialogue Multicultural Center (Second Floor Union), 7:00p Wednesday—Philanthropy Project Travel to Peckham (Time TBA) Thursday—B. Alan Wallace Lecture CIP 115 (International Center), 7:00pm Friday—Meditation & Yoga (FREE) Meditation – UB 50, 10:0am Yoga – Multicultural Center (Second Floor Union), 11:00am Friday - Free Shabbat Dinner Mason-Abbot Kitchen, 6:30pm Saturday—Paint the Rock & Meet the Group! March 25-29
(Pictures to Use for Bulletin Boards) Christian Islam Judaism
(Pictures to Use for Bulletin Boards) Pagan religions symbols Humanism
(Pictures to Use for Bulletin Boards) Atheism