Changing the present, dreaming the future: a critical moment in interreligious dialogue
For over 30 years the World Council of Churches has been involved in interreligious dialogue. In the last decades, there has been an increasing interest in dialogue due to the unexpected return of religion as a reality to reckon with in society and political life. In an unprecedented way in recent y...
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| Language: | English |
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Geneva
World Council of Churches
2006
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| In: | Year: 2006 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Christianity
/ Interfaith dialogue
/ Non-Christian religion
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| Further subjects: | B
Christianity and other religions
B Religions |
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| Summary: | For over 30 years the World Council of Churches has been involved in interreligious dialogue. In the last decades, there has been an increasing interest in dialogue due to the unexpected return of religion as a reality to reckon with in society and political life. In an unprecedented way in recent years and in numerous parts of the world, many societies are marked by tension and conflict between and within religious communities, yet, where mechanisms for dialogue and encounter exist, there is a greater possibility of fostering deeper knowledge and awareness among people of different religions. Good neighbourliness grows and thrives where there is mutual acceptance and mutual respect. The WCC affirms the importance of interreligious relations and dialogue today as a core issue for its work. Harvesting experiences in dialogue suggests that we are at a critical moment - thus in June 2005, the World Council of Churches organized the 'Critical Moment in Interreligious Relations and Dialogue' conference, facilitating reflection on future orientations in interreligious dialogue. |
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| Item Description: | Highlights of the "Critical Moment in Interreligious Relations and Dialogue" conference, June 2005 |
| ISBN: | 2825414905 |