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Subject: Interfaith Recognition
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gurdeep1 27.03.10 - 02:16pm
The terms interfaith or interfaith dialogue refer to cooperative and positive interaction between people of different religious traditions (i.e., faiths) and spiritual or humanistic beliefs, at both the individual and institutional level with the aim of deriving a common ground in belief through a concentration on similarities between faiths, understanding of values, and commitment to the world.
It is distinct from syncretism or alternative religion, in that dialogue often involves promoting understanding between different religions to increase acceptance of others, rather than to synthesize new beliefs. There is a view that the history of religion shows conflict has been more the state of affairs than dialogue.
Throughout the world there are local, regional and international interfaith initiatives; many are formally or informally linked and constitute larger networks or federations. The often quoted There will be no peace among the nations without peace among the religions. There will be no peace among the religions without dialogue among the religions was formulated by Dr Hans Kng, a Professor of Ecumenical Theology and President of the Foundation for a Global Ethic.
The term interreligious relations refers to relationships between religions (rel. comparative religion).
Hindu-Christian Interfaith Dialogue: A Few Glimpses(3)
Dr. Shantilal K. Somaiya
India is the birthplace of many faiths and has accommodated and nourished multiple religions. She has provided a common roof to major world religions for their sustenance and growth. The intricate mosaic of diverse faiths, beliefs, traditions and languages in India is indeed amazing.
India cherishes the values of non-violence, detachment, frugal living, non-covetousness, love and compassion to all living beings. Veneration of elders, hospitality, simplicity and peaceful coexistence are some of the commendable features of Indian Culture.
The plurality of faiths in India has made her receptive towards all religions. By and large Indians are not only religious by their nature but they also freely partake of the practices of all religions and thus manifest in their daily lives, unity in diversity.
...Let the world be a single nest because all religions are meant to lead us to the Ultimate Reality. This Ultimate Reality may be pursued differently by different people. The Vedic seers said, ekam sat vipr bahudh vadanti / Truth is one, the wise speak about it in different ways
The Importance of Interfaith Dialogue: A Buddhist perspective
In his published work, Crossing the Threshold of Hope, His Holiness, Pope John Paul II, made some observations with which I, as a Buddhist, wholly agree. The Holy Father reminded us all, that what unites us is much greater than what separates us ... It is necessary ... to rid ourselves of stereotypes, of old habits and above all, it is necessary to recognize the unity that already exists.
Formal interfaith dialogue, however, does not materialize, fully developed, out of a vacuum. It evolves gradually, in response to the needs and aspirations of the broader community of which its parti nts are members. The unity that already exists, of which the Pope speaks, is the life of the community, and a tacit consensus, that what unites us is at least as important as what separates us. On the other hand, this pre-existing unity must be recognized, and positive steps taken to build on it. No less encouraging, therefore, is the evidence that what was begun some thirty years ago continues with increasing momentum.
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