The importance of Inter-Faith dialogue (Written when i was in the Seminary, for my English newsletter)
The importance of Inter-Faith dialogue We live in a world which is multi-religious. Religion has become an important component in the lives of the people. According to the statement of an NGO in India, Religion has paved the way for violence. In their report they have mentioned, “In the name of religion many people have been killed and attacked in India.” Yes when we look into this current world, violence is high in the name of religion. The main aspect of a religion is to live a happy life, respecting fellow humans and creation. But, what we are doing? As we live in a multi-cultural and multi-religious country, we encounter other religious people in our day today life. Our lives are inter-connected with all people. We can’t ignore a certain group or a certain religious community. We all are inter-dependent and inter-connected. When we look into the word “dialogue”, it gives the meaning of two or more people conversin...