U.S. faithful told to be bold in sharing positive faith experiences

Published: 2005-10-04

CLAYTON, Mo. (CNS) -- The public wants the religious voice in the United States to be more constructive and to better mirror the positive experiences people have in their own faiths, said Krista Tippett, host of a public radio program about religion. The founder and host of "Speaking of Faith" called on faith groups to make their voices heard in a more compelling fashion. She made the remarks at the Interfaith Partnership of Metropolitan St. Louis' 14th annual interfaith program and dinner Sept. 22 in Clayton. About 500 people were at the gathering, making it the best-attended program in the organization's history, said Interfaith Partnership president Ghazala Hayat. The nonprofit interfaith organization will be 20 years old in 2006.

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