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Belfast is richly plural: Engage positively with religious diversity by Inderjit Bhogal
When I met with Muslim friends in a Mosque recently we talked about what I find compelling in the story of Jesus Christ, and the numerous references to Jesus in the Quran. It was a respectful and enriching conversation. Such conversations deepen my understanding of Jesus Christ, and my life as a follower of Jesus Christ.
PRESS Release 25/05/2014
Press Release
24th May 2014
The Northern Ireland Inter-Faith Forum (NIIF) is concerned about the recent negative comments about Islam and Muslims that have been broadcast in the media following a sermon by Pastor James McConnell at the Whitewell Tabernacle in Belfast.
The comments in the media hurt thousands of Muslims living peacefully in Northern Ireland and also promote hatred against two billion Muslims all over the globe.
While we accept that freedom of speech is a basic human right, this needs to be balanced with the basic human right of respect for others’ faith and identity.
The Northern Ireland Inter-Faith Forum has a vision for Northern Ireland of Faith communities, together, evidencing understanding, mutual respect and trust.
The mission of the Northern Ireland Inter-Faith Forum is to bring members from world faiths together in a self-governed forum where members work together to facilitate dialogue, promote community cohesion and provide an authentic voice on faith matters, embracing values of faith, diversity, equality, inclusion, partnership, responsibility, excellence and well being.
In keeping with our mission we are happy to facilitate dialogue and to seek to establish understanding in our increasingly diverse society.
NIIF Executive Committee officers:
Chair: Dr Ahmed Helmy
Secretary: Dr Norman Richardson
Vice chair: Mr Edwin Graham
Treasurer: Ms Phil Graham
Committee Elections
At the Annual General Meeting held today, 7th November, the following members were elected to serve on the Executive Committee for the coming year:
Neville Finch
Ed Petersen
Hazel Holmlund
Norman Richardson
Raj Puri
Edwin Graham
Inderjit Bhogal
Lobang Wenchuk
Lynn Carrington
Ahmed Helmy
Sandra Baillie
Phil Graham
World Religion and Denominational Statistics for N.I. 2013
Norman Richardson has compiled statistics regarding World Religions and Denominations in Northern Ireland.
World Religions - Statistics 2013
Denominational Statistics 2013
Draft Strategic Plan
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Use the link below to see the Draft Strategic Plan