Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Summer 2021
Abstract
Religious Pluralism and Inter-religious Friendship in Los Angeles This article surveys the history of the various faiths found in LosAngeles, US, and stresses that historically the city has been able to negotiate commonalities among differences. Successfullyovercoming the difficult legacy of American slavery and the anti-Asian sentiment, most neighbourhoods in Los Angles are nowethnically and culturally diverse. An array of faiths from Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Jain, Buddhist as well as the myriad ‘convertcommunities’ engaging in alternative forms of spiritual practice have contributed to the multicultural ethos of the city. This essayshows how coexistence of multiple faiths has helped the move from passive toleration to a culture of active appreciation ofdivergences and different faith traditions. One of the results of this diversity and plurality of religious traditions has been theemergence of robust intra-faith and interfaith conversations. The appreciation of diversity has helped the move towards freedomand dignity as the ultimate goal of humankind.
Original Publication Citation
Chapple, Christopher Key. “Religious Pluralism and Inter-religious Friendship in Los Angeles.” Perspectives: An E-Journal. Janki Devi Memorial College. University of Delhi. Vol. I, No. 1. June 28, 2021, https://perspectives-jdmc.in/religious-pluralism-and-inter-religious-friendship-in-los-angeles/, archived at https://perma.cc/QQ49-Z6DY.
Digital Commons @ LMU & LLS Citation
Chapple, Christopher Key, "Religious Pluralism and Inter-religious Friendship in Los Angeles" (2021). Theological Studies Faculty Works. 634.
https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/theo_fac/634
