What is inter-faith dialogue and principles of dialogue?
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Inter-faith dialogue means all positive and
constructive inter-faith relations with individuals and communities which are directed
at mutual understanding and improvement in obedience to truth and respect for
freedom. A sharing conversation of the truth found in different religions and
faiths. Inter-faith dialogue is a conversation of two or more believes of
different religious or living faiths. Principles of Dialogue are Honesty and
tolerance: dialogue shall be based upon honesty and tolerance.
It requires
effective listening and learning, producing genuine engagement. Dialogue
conducted in a spirit of tolerance emphasizes that all people inhabit the same
earth. This assumes certain shared values such as the sacredness of life, the
dignity of all human beings and the integrity of creation and nature. Free
expression: Dialogue must assume equality of partners and create the space for
free expression of opinions, perspectives and beliefs, allowing for the
integrity of each culture, language and tradition. Mutual respect: Dialogue
must not aim at the conversion or defamation of the interlocutor, nor may it
aim at demonstrating the superiority of one's own religion over that of others.
It should not aim at eliminating differences, but rather at knowing and
respecting them. It should enable participants to explain their faith honestly
and clearly. Practicing fairness: Each side must represent the beliefs of the
other side in a way that members of the other religion can affirm as accurate.
Expressing empathy: Each side must make an honest effort to appreciate the
appeal of the other religion to those who are attracted to it and to understand
how the religion functions for its believers and makes sense to them. Avoiding
misuse of scripture: In dialogue, you can't apply your own scripture to
determine what's valid or invalid about beliefs of other side. If you do this,
no dialogue takes place and each side quotes its own proof texts. Avoiding
discrimination and misrepresentation of the faith: Dialogue aims at avoiding
discrimination and misrepresentation of the faith of the other, thus
encouraging better knowledge and understanding of the other. It helps prevent
conflict and the use of violence as a means of reducing tension and resolving
disputes. Staying open to change and challenge: Participants don't want to
simply repeat the party line of their religions without snatching with what the
other side says. Otherwise, no dialogue occurs and two monologues that pass
each other in the night.
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