Full article here: Keeping the faith, respecting others

Choice Quote:

The panelists started by breaking down barriers, describing their homes and work places — most in spots such as Independence, Raytown, Lee’s Summit and Kansas City. When you recognize a man or woman as your neighbor, you’ve immediately established commonality.

And commonalities flowed through the panelists’ comments.

• Ralph Lesh (Baha’i): “In our faith, you’re always trying to be a better person.”

• Marie Svaglic (Buddhist): “I pray to remove from life all that is not good. … Our main goal is to pursue world peace.”

• Zarrieff Osman (Muslim): “We don’t have bandoliers with bullets, a machete or look like (Osama) bin Laden. Most Muslims here love America. We are here to make a contribution to America.”

• Gurdit Singh (Sikh): “We have three precepts: work, worship service… We pray for the uplifting of all humanity.”

Well said Gurdit. ;)