(possible) Solution For Problem

Finding tangible and feasible solutions for a deep-seated problem is never easy. Unfortunately, one cannot solve religious tensions in America overnight. However, changes in the local and personal levels can be made. Encouraging dialogue between those of different faiths about those faiths is one way of improving relations. Too often, people are ignorant and uneducated about faiths that are not their own; therefore, having conversations about faith with followers of that faith is a step in the right direction in understanding other religions. This is not to say that one person speaks for an entire religion; that would be egregious. It is also not to say that one must speak with every believer of a particular religion in order to fully understand a religion; that is impossible given the scope of some religions. It is merely to say that in order to begin to understand religions that are not one's own, one has to speak to people--not a person--who follow that religion. Not every layperson interprets their religion the same way, or follows the same denomination. Making people aware of this issue is the key point. To that end, campaigns that encourage interfaith and intra-personal relationships among people of different faiths is paramount. This could be enacted in places of worship and faith, such as churches and mosques. This particular solution is aimed at people of all ages, but especially at youth. If acceptance--rather than tolerance--is learned at a young ate, then future generations are more likely to be accepting of religions not their own due to socialization through their family.