The Inter Faith Network, fully known as The Inter Faith Network for the United Kingdom, is a registered charity that works with its member bodies "to advance public knowledge and mutual understanding of the teachings, traditions and practices of different faith communities in Britain and to promote good relations between persons of different faiths."[1] It was formed in 1987[2] and registered as a charity in 1997.[3]

History

The Inter Faith Network works with faith communities, interfaith organizations, educators, and others to understanding of different religious and spiritual traditions across the United Kingdom.[4] The IFN initially recognized only a few religious traditions,[5] though gradually this was expanded to include additional faiths, including Druidry through its acceptance of The Druid Network as a religion in 2014.[6]

References

  1. ↑ The Charity Commission for England and Wales. "Charity Details". beta.charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  2. ↑ "Inter Faith Network for the UK". The Religious Education Council of England and Wales. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  3. ↑ Companies House. "THE INTER FAITH NETWORK FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM - Overview (free company information from Companies House)". beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
  4. ↑ Understanding interreligious relations. Cheetham, David (David A.), Pratt, Douglas., Thomas, David (David Richard), 1948- (1st ed.). Oxford. ISBN 978-0-19-964584-8. OCLC 830367876.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  5. ↑ Religiöse Intoleranz und Diskriminierung in ausgewählten Ländern Europas. 1. Vol. 1. Münster, Westf: LIT. 2011. ISBN 978-3-643-99906-1. OCLC 711846928.
  6. ↑ Dawson, Andrew (2016-04-20). "Religious diversity and the shifting sands of political prioritization : Reflections on the UK context". The Politics and Practice of Religious Diversity. doi:10.4324/9781315762555-10. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
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