We believe that the Spirit is present in all religious traditions, and that each tradition can be enriched by interfaith interaction and cooperation. We recognize that communities of Faith, when they engage in common action, have the capacity to be powerful agents for change in our society. In an illustrative statement, the organization known as Religions for Peace noted that world religions claim “the allegiance of billions of believers.” They bridge the divides of race, class, and culture and are “uniquely equipped” to inspire their communities to care for the earth and for each other, while adopting a goal of “peaceful co-existence among all peoples.” In the light of this commonly shared belief, certain specific conclusions can be embraced by all Partners:

• That civic life benefits from the values upheld by the diverse religions of the world;
• That the exercise of civic responsibility in the light of values and practices central to individual religious traditions unites a society in bonds of respect and mutuality;
• That engaging in interfaith cooperation to promote the common good expands the inner vision of all citizens.