Goal twelve
Promote interfaith understanding.
About
Goal twelve's mission statement is to bridge religious differences and promote and practice interfaith understanding.
Issues
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Several global conflicts
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Significant hurdles in overcoming differences
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Low tolerance around the world
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Religious extremists
Causes
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Differences in opinions and beliefs
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Ulterior motives (ex. superiority of one religion)
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Ignoring other faiths and their practices
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Low religious diversity in schools and workplaces
Impacts
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Social and economic implications in the struggle to remain competitive
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Hostilities between nations through war and conflict,
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Make conflicts more difficult to resolve
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Debates and dialogues can be stifled
Solutions
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Encouraging the integration of different cultures
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Including and understanding other faiths
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Teach students to be empathetic, respect other cultures
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Introduce student exchange programs