We love bringing a diverse group of people together and demonstrating the power of friendship, says Rev. Brian Fesler, pastor of the Church of Scientology. Most of lifes problems come from our basic misunderstanding of each othera misunderstanding of intentionsgetting along with one another starts with getting to know each other.
The Church of Scientology partners in this effort with The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee, which provides a community betterment program based on the book The Way to Happiness by L. Ron Hubbard. The initiative is predicated on the fact that ones survival depends on the survival of othersand that without the survival of others, neither joy nor happiness is attainable. Several precepts in the book promote dialogue and friendship, among them Respect the Religious Beliefs of Others, Be Worthy of Trust, and Try to Treat Others As You Would Want Them to Treat You.
This year, the International Friendship Day theme is sharing the human spirit through friendship, and the Nashville event will embody this with dialogue between those of all faith traditions.
For more information on the Church of Scientology, its programs or upcoming events, visit scientology-ccnashville.org.
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