Sierra Leone own hospital some times offer free treatment for patients who
cannot afford to meet their medical bills including Muslims. Best of all examples,
my official mission driver as Head of denomination is a Muslim and both of my
parents are devout practicing Muslims. There are exchanges of gifts during
religious festivals such as Christmas and Ramadan. There is always enough food
on my table during Pray Day, food coming from Muslim fiends. Religious leaders
are often invited to attend religious festivals and deliver fraternal greetings.
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There have been isolated cases of tensions between some religious institutions
based on ignorance and fanatism. However, the IRCSL through constructive
interfaith dialogue sessions with the grieved parties were able to surmount such
threats to religious co-existence.
Muslims and Christians live in the same community and co-sharing
community facilities such as recreational centers, health, cemeteries, etc.
The use of common places for worship by both religions.
Inter marriages at local and national levels between members of the
opposite religions.
In national politics, the two highest offices of the land are co-handled by
representatives of the two major religions. For example, if the President is
a Christian, his running mate or Vice President is automatically going to be
a Muslim. Same for most Ministries, Departments and AgencieS.
Muslims and Christians can jointly own a business enterprise and work
together for economic development of the country.
Religious tolerance, and respect for religion demonstrated by pagan
worshippers and masquerades.
CHALLENGES
1.
Still trying to persuade people who have wrong ideas of religious
collaboration. That is, as a part towards syncretism or because of some
stereotype knowledge of religious intolerance in other countries.
2.
How to deal with some religious groups who are working in
clandestine manner to undermine the religious tolerance we have enjoyed.