Our interfaith dialogue group started out curious and open but after two years of meeting some of us are getting defensive about our traditions and conversations that used to feel expansive now feel like everyone's protecting their territory.
More people experience this than they realize.
A diverse spiritual community is experiencing the paradox that deeper engagement sometimes leads to greater defensiveness rather than greater openness.
“Where Are You with Sacred texts — reading and interpretation?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.