ATTITUDES IN RE

Curiosity

  • willingness to explore religious ideas through reflection, empathy and imagination;
  • willingness to look beyond surface impressions;
  • looking for answers and seeking after truth;
  • searching for meanings in life;
  • willingness to consider the personal relevance of religious questions.

Fairness

  • listening carefully to the views of others;
  • being prepared to acknowledge bias in one's own views;
  • being prepared to consider evidence and argument;
  • making reasoned judgements about what is worthy of respect and what is not.

Respect

  • recognizing the needs and concerns of others;
  • avoiding ridicule;
  • recognizing the rights of others to hold their own views;
  • appreciating that people's religious beliefs are often deeply felt;
  • developing a balanced sense of self-worth and value.

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