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Boundaries not barriers
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The Church of England and other faiths
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National Policies Inter faith policy and new religions/new spirituality policy are different at NATIONAL level in the Church of England We have formal relationships with other members of the ‘nine’: Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Baha'i
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Involving what?
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Christianity and other faiths Engagement Advocacy Dialogue Exchange Diplomacy Sharing Debate Friendship, hospitality, mutuality, faith- sharing
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New Religious Movements
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NRM portfolios The NRM umbrella covers everything else De facto New Religious Groups Personal Development Movements Pagan traditions Alternative spiritualities Alternative spiritual practice Atheistic belief and morality systems Extreme political groups Organisations offering NRM services and ceremonies
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How do we relate to the NRM world?
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Inter faith: basis of engagement Historic Leadership Conformity Common elements Deeply rewarding, but often difficult Some NRMs show some of these elements, some have none of them
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The weddings project?
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NRM policy We have NO formal engagement with NRMs, why? 3000+ groups want formal access change fast not accountable difficult to monitor
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What then? We encourage informal contacts with NRMs Knowing neighbours Getting info Removing suspicion Supporting families Open door Appropriate engagement
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The Good Stuff…
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The Good Stuff In addition to free calendars… Many peaceful and friendly Good, helpful contacts Enable pastoral care Mutual boundaries
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The Bad Stuff Church of Celestial Light Redeemed Christian Church of God Church of the Holy Blood of the Lamb Holy Spirit Church of Love and Fellowship
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The Bad stuff Unnacceptable behaviour Harm Exploitation Hostility Two-faced Contrary to the gospel
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Boundaries not Barriers 1 people What do boundaries do? Protect from harm Protect from exploitation Protect the vulnerable Help leavers
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Boundaries not Barriers 2 Christian faith What do the boundaries do? distinctiveness, integrity and authenticity avoid compatibility issues insist on Christian values set apart from racist and supremacist groups
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The network Every diocese should have an NRM/AS adviser for pastoral support INFORM provides information INFORM provides access to counselling, legal advice etc AR provides specialist advice eg ecclesiastical law
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Policy No formal engagement, only informal contacts No access, advocacy, Listen, encourage, support informal engagement Use INFORM for information No suppression of groups
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Resources Sense Making Faith www.spiritualjourneys.org.uk
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We provide Information Guidance Pastoral care Negotiation Support Access to specialist ministries (eg deliverance)
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