Religion-related conflicts are often left to the classroom teacher to resolve. Further, in public schools, there may not be a written school policy regarding religion. Despite the twenty-five years between the two books, there has been only modest investment in training for religious diversity in either the schools or the workplace. One of my main points was the lack of training materials appropriate for class room teachers and human resources departments. I am compelled to share the depth and breadth of my experience and inspire others to be community builders reaching across deep divides. The times call for increasing our religious literacy, building interfaith coalitions, and training interreligious ambassadors. Religion becomes a major focus of societal interaction, for better or worse. Religious Diversity at Work: Guide to Religious Diversity in the US Workplacewas written during the 2016 election cycle. Religious Diversity in Our Schoolswas written shortly after the Oklahoma City bombing. They were eager and enthusiastic to come together and discuss religious diversity, with one woman having driven five hours to attend.ĭocumenting my work, including this event, has been a priority for me especially during tumultuous times such as these. The men and women in the room were of different faiths, national origins, and generations. The attendees were leaders in various fields, particularly religion, education, and the legal profession. The event took place at Xavier, a Catholic university with a hefty investment in interfaith work.
Lessons learned from in-person presentations like this one should be reviewed and updated for a new world of long-distance work. Now that so much of our work is done online and out teams communicate through cyberspace, it’s vital that cultural awareness, sensitivity, and competence in the area of religious diversity be part of the leadership tool box. I was on the road, speaking on Religious Diversity in our Schools and at Work at the invitation of a Women of Faith event sponsored by American Jewish Committee, Xavier University & the Brueggeman Center for Dialogue, Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati, and the Jewish Community Relations Council. I was excited to return to Cincinnati where my father had been the CFO of the American Jewish Archives.
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