3. How to handle struggles amongst religious leaders on issues like identity, participation and inclusion, 4. How to deal with the infiltration of political influence on religious leaders and the lack of cooperation of some politicians in addressing issues perceived as opposed to the interest of their party. 5. The lack of resources that would enable organizations of religious leaders such as the Inter- Religious Council of Sierra Leone to function efficiently. RECOMMENDATIONS. 1. Embark on a comprehensive sensitization on the value of religious tolerance. Unity and peaceful co-existence of interfaith forums can foster peace in any community or country. 2. To encourage countries known for religious intolerance to be aware of the far reaching implications for their practices on their citizens. 2. The creation of enabling environment for inclusive participation of all faiths in issues related to national development. , 3. Successful interfaith councils be empowered to share the fruits of their practical workable examples of peaceful co-existence and promotion of national peace with others. 4. Develop code of conduct for religious groups and their members to serve as terms of reference in moments of religious tensions and conflicts. 5. International organizations working on world religious peaceful coexistence, help to either provide or facility the acquisition of resources for interfaith councils for efficient functioning. REV. DR. USMAN JESSE FORNAH GENERAL SECRETARY INTER RELIGIOUS COUNCIL OF SIERRA LEONE 22 WALPOLE STREET, FREETOWN usmanfornah(4ahoo.corn +232 76 606194 +232 77 200015