Involving people, organizations, or cooperation from different religions.
Reach for it when describing shared work across faith traditions without implying doctrinal agreement
An interfaith coalition organized the winter shelter with secular partners.
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everyday
cross-faith
Fits when plain wording should stress connection across traditions
Careful Cross-faith is less established and may sound improvised.
warm
Fits when people of different beliefs are welcomed
Careful Inclusive can include belief diversity without any interfaith exchange.
professional
multifaith
Fits when several faith traditions are represented in one setting
Careful Multifaith can describe coexistence without interaction or cooperation.
professional
pluralistic
Fits when different beliefs coexist with recognized legitimacy
Careful Pluralistic describes a principle or society, not necessarily a joint activity.
formal
Fits when cooperation among Christian denominations is specifically meant
Careful Ecumenical is too narrow when non-Christian traditions participate.
formal
interreligious
Fits when formal dialogue or relations among religions are central
Careful Interreligious is academic and less natural for a neighborhood meal.
interfaith dialogue
The interfaith dialogue focused on shared responsibilities during emergencies.
interfaith service
An interfaith service marked the anniversary without blending distinct prayers.
interfaith coalition
The interfaith coalition published the role of each participating group.
Keep in mind
Interfaith does not mean that participants merge beliefs or represent every faith. The participating traditions should be named when relevant.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated
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