Christian Perspective

In a world of human division, in which conflict is often fuelled by religious difference, it is imperative that Christians grow in their appreciation of other faiths and find ways in which we can work together with people of other faiths for the common good. Christ calls us to live in harmony with all other people and so contribute to a world of peace, justice and hospitality.

In response to Christ's call within Australia's multicultural, multi religious landscape the Uniting Church in Australia
- seeks to promote knowledge and understanding of other living world faiths and their communities in Australia;
- to raise awareness within the Church of the presence of other faiths in the community, and of their particular needs and place in Australian society;
- to actively seek ways of fostering and strengthening relationships with people of other faiths through inter-religious dialogue and joint community projects;
- to collaborate where possible with other groups interested in multi-faith relationships.

From the UCA Ninth Assembly document 'Living with the neighbour who is different: Christian vocation in multi-faith Australia' (2000) and the National Assembly Working Group on Relations with People of Other faiths 'Mission Statement' (Assembly Resolution 2003).