Rahul Subramaniam

When I began interfaith work, I was terrified of disagreement. Members of different faiths coming together is beautiful; I did not want to spoil a relationship by broaching a controversial topic. So I limited my discussion to compassion and anti-poverty.

For a time, this was a good strategy. However, my relationships with people of other faiths deepened when we explored divergences. Tackling differences with respect leads to greater understanding. Respect entails listening intently ...