Text Box: Dhammapada 19:261 from Buddhism

He in whom there is Truth, virtue, love, restraint, moderation, he who is free from impurity and is wise, he is called an elder.
v.  Activity

 

Respective Religious Practice and Religious Observance

The residents within this InterFaith Settlement maintain regular practice and observance of their respective religious traditions.

 

Acknowledgment of Universal Principles of Faith

This InterFaith Settlement operates similarly to any other distinct and interdependent community, with a few parameters.  The residents of this InterFaith Settlement acknowledge the Universal Principles of Faith (included within the addenda) which are derived from the religious traditions of the World, specifically including Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam.  This acknowledgment is to ensure that all residents have a basic understanding of what each resident considers to have been harmful. 

 

Prohibition of Money and Financial Instruments

The residents of this InterFaith Settlement are also prohibited from holding or exchanging money.  This precludes an exchange in any national or international currency as well as the holding of a bank account or similar financial instrument and the holding of any similarly financial commodity, including publicly traded stock, gold, or silver.  This prohibition is included on the basis of different, although cohesive, principles that effectively maintain the mutual dependency of residents within this InterFaith Settlement.

 

Regular Community Meetings

The residents within this InterFaith Settlement maintain regular meetings, within the townhall and otherwise, to facilitate the making of decisions within the community and the coordinating of community progression and wellbeing.

 

 

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