Faith-based communities: Unifying or divisive?

3:00 - 4:15 p.m., Thursday, September 27, 2018
PSU Ballroom East

A united community is a community willing to support both diversity and individual success. A willingness to pursue unity can facilitate a supportive environment for both groups and individuals, alike. Research suggests that faith-based communities share a synergism in the application of volunteerism and social change. Belief-based practices may lead to increased cultural competence and community engagement, as well as transform the future of health and wellness. However, some faiths are exclusive rather than inclusive, and this can breed divisiveness. How can the ideal of compassion, found in the world’s religions, lead to a better society and a more peaceful world?

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