Interfaith Tasmania: Article - Community Dinner Unites Faiths in Common Values:

Sister Liz Walker of Deloraine Ward made history on Friday 14 November by hosting the community's first interfaith dinner to celebrate International Tolerance Day (16 November). Over 60 people from around the Meander Valley representing a broad range of faiths gathered at the Deloraine Primary School hall dressed in religious or cultural attire and bringing dishes reflective of their culture.

The tone of the evening was set by a special video presentation on religious freedom. In the spirit of that video's message it was inspiring to see Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus and others sharing tables, breaking bread together and mingling in a spirit of friendship and mutual respect. Theological differences were set aside in favour of a celebration of common values ... Full article http://www.ldsdevonport.org.au/2014/11/community-dinner-unites-faiths-in.html?spref=fb  Written by: Devonport Australia Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sain