How this website differs from other religious
sites. Definitions used. Our group's motto.

Definitions, motto, etc.

Many religions assign different definition to common words and phrases. e.g.: "religious tolerance" and "religious freedom." So it is important that we define certain phrases up front.

On this site, religious tolerance means:

To extend religious freedom to people of all religious traditions, and none, even though you probably disagree with their beliefs and/or practices.

Having tolerance towards another religion does not require you to endorse that faith group's beliefs; it simply indicates your respect for its right to exist and for its members be free from discrimination. More info.

Religious tolerance does not require you to:

	Believe that all religions are equally true.
	Avoid criticizing actions by religious individuals or groups that harm others.
	Avoid comparing beliefs and claims of different religions with each other & with scientific findings.

Religious freedom means that you can:

	Without oppression, believe, worship and witness (or practice freedom from belief, worshipping and witnessing), as you wish;
	Change your beliefs or your religion at any time; and/or
	Associate with others to express your beliefs, and explain them to others.1

Defining the word: "Christian:"

There are dozens of different definitions in circulation. Many people seem to have their favorite; they often believe that it is the biblical definition, and consider all others to be false.

We use the same definition as government census offices and public opinion pollsters: A Christian is a person who sincerely regards themselves to be Christian. That is, they honestly believe that they follow Yeshua of Nazareth's (a.k.a. Jesus Christ's) teachings as they understand them to be. This includes members of the Christian Science, Jehovah's Witnesses, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormons), Roman Catholics, Unification Church, etc., along with tens of thousands of other Christian faith groups.

This topic generates more negative Emails from site visitors than any other. However, we needed to standardize on a single definition throughout our web site in order to be consistent.

Our motto: 

	"A study of the world's religions will lead to an understanding of religious diversity.
	This understanding can lead to inter-religious dialogue.
	Dialogue will help achieve peace among religions.
	Peace among religions would contribute to peace among nations." 2