In 2005 some people began to realise that Northampton was increasingly populated by people of faiths other than its traditional majority religion of Christianity. The Bishop of Brixworth, Frank White, called together representatives of different faith traditions to explore how all faiths might live constructively and collaboratively in this developing situation.
The Baha’i faith began in 1844 CE. Its founder Bahá’u’lláh stated that the time had come for the people of the world to put aside their differences and to unite on the basis of his teachings.
Founded by Siddhartha Gautama in about 480 BCE. He realised that because we create our own suffering, we can also create our own true happiness, and achieve liberation for ourselves and others.
Christians try to follow the example and teachings of Jesus who lived 2000 years ago in what is now Palestine/Israel. The Christian Holy Bible includes four accounts of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection.
Hinduism one of the world's oldest religions is not a single doctrine, and there is no single founder or teacher. The Vedas are the most ancient religious Hindu text and provide universal values.
Islam means 'submission to the will of God'. Those who follow Islam are called Muslims. The simplest form of Muslim beliefs is: "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad (pbuh) is the messenger of Allah".
Judaism was founded over 3500 years ago in the Middle East. Jews believe that God chose them as a nation to set an example of holiness and ethical behaviour to the world.
Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak Dev Ji in the 15th Century CE. 'Sikh' means 'disciple' of the one God. Sikhs follow the writings and teachings of the Ten Sikh Gurus. Spiritual authority was vested by the tenth Guru in the sacred scriptures, the Guru Granth Sahib Ji.
