I had the opportunity to share my personal story of how I overcame hate and embraced change with a group of people from different faiths and backgrounds. This was part of the Waveney Interfaith Circle’s program for the National Interfaith Week, which aims to promote dialogue and understanding among different religions.
I was invited by a local Muslim revert lady who I had been chatting with online for about a year. She was interested in hearing about my journey from being involved in Hate to becoming an advocate for peace and tolerance. We had to postpone our meeting twice because of my health issues and the passing of my mother in September.
But finally, I was able to fulfill my promise and give my talk to her interfaith group. I was warmly welcomed by the participants, who listened attentively and asked thoughtful questions. I felt a sense of connection and respect with them, despite our different beliefs and experiences. I hope that my talk inspired them to challenge hate and prejudice in their own communities and to seek out more opportunities for interfaith dialogue and cooperation.
