Ways to respect and appreciate other faiths

“We all have the same God, we just serve him differently. Rivers, lakes, ponds, streams, and oceans all have different names, but they all contain water. So do religions have different names, and they all contain truth, expressed in different ways forms, and times. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a Muslim, a Christian, or a Jew. When you believe in God, you should believe that all people are part of one family. If you love God, you can’t love only some of his children.”- Muhammad Ali

Being tolerant of others and their religious perspectives is our duty as Christians. We are set apart from the world, and we as Christians must let our deeds and actions represent us. Our tolerance is not supposed to look anything like a nonbeliever.

True Tolerance

As Christians, we should be practicing “True Tolerance” by faithfully Serving the God of Truth. Our belief is based on faith therefore, tolerance must override faith. An ancient maxim reads, “About matters of taste, there is no disputing…”

Being tolerant of someone else’s religion also means respecting it.

How can you Respect someone else’s religion?

You can do your research on that particular religion and Culture. See if you can find a commonality between your faiths. Make an effort to be receptive and open to talk about their faith, and respectfully ask questions.

We are blessed to be able to share a world with so many different cultures and religions. May God continue to grant you His love and mercy so that you may bask in His True Tolerance. -Amen

Here are a few Recipes that are from different cultures. I hope you enjoy ! Happy Cooking !

Pork Bulgogi Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 Garlic Cloves, minced
• 1/4 Cup Teriyaki Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
• 2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons Crushed Red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 lb. Pork tenderloin, very thinly sliced crosswise
• 1 large Onion- cut into 12 wedges

Cooking Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients.
2. Add the Pork tenderloin slices, and the onion wedges; Marinate for 10 minutes.
3. In a 12-inch skillet, heat 1 Tablespoon of Olive oil over medium heat.
4. In 3 batches, brown pork and onion, 3-5 minutes per batch.
5. Discard marinade.
6. Return all pork and onion to skillet; cook until warm.
7. Garnish with Toasted Sesame seeds.
8. Serve.
   Serving: 4
   Per Serving: 311 Calories, 16.6g fat, 25.3g protein;15g carbs;1.3g fiber

Crockpot Low Cal BBQ Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless thighs
• 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon White sugar
• 1 Tablespoon Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 Tablespoon Yellow mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Garlic

Cooking Instructions

1. In a medium skillet add Olive oil and chicken.
2. Brown the chicken.
3. Add to crockpot.
4. Mix the remaining ingredients.
5. Pour over Chicken
6. Cook on High for 60 minutes.
7. Turn down the crockpot to Low Heat and cook for an additional 5-6 hours.
8. Serve alone or on a bun.
   Serving: 6
   Per Serving: 197 Calories; 5.4g total fat; cholesterol 62.9mg; sodium 567.8mg; total carb 22.5g; Protein 15.7g