Friday, September 01, 2006
How to Be a Perfect Stranger: The Essential Religious Etiquette Handbook.
Imagine yourself in one of these situations:
You're headed to the funeral of a family friend who was a devout Catholic and you have no idea what to expect or what to do.
Your new neighbor is Mormon and you've heard a lot about the Morman religion but you'd like to be able to separate fact from fiction.
A friend has invited you to attend her Baptist church and before you go you'd like to know what the service will be like and if there's anything that you can't take part in.
Your boss's daughter is getting married in a Hindu ceremony and you're wondering what to wear and whether or not you can take pictures during the wedding.
Most of us today live in a diverse society, but we're not always sure about what to expect when faced with a different faith. This book give helpful hints about what will happen at different ceremonies, sacraments and services. It covers basic beliefs and it will help you to avoid awkward situations as well as help you to be respectful of another's religious beliefs.
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