Interfaith Dialogue and Peacebuilding

Name: Interfaith Dialogue and Peacebuilding
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ISBN: 9781929223350

ISBN-10: 1929223358

ISBN-13: 9781929223350

Edition: 2002

Authors: David R. Smock

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As the Christian, Muslim, and Jewish contributors to this volume have discovered firsthand, religion is better at fostering peace than at fueling war. Rarely, conclude the authors, is religion the principal cause of international conflict, even though some adversaries may argue differently. But religion can often be invaluable in promoting understanding and reconciliation-and the need to exploit that potential has never been greater.Drawing on their extensive experience in organizing interaction and cooperation across religious boundaries in the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, Northern Ireland, and the Balkans, the contributors explore the formidable potential of interfaith dialogue.…

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List price: $14.95
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace Press (USIP Press)
Publication date: 5/1/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 144
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English



Foreword



Acknowledgments


Introduction




Promises and Challenges of Interfaith Dialogue



The Miracles of Transformation through Interfaith Dialogue: Are You a Believer?




The Use of the Word and Its Limits: A Critical Evaluation of Religious Dialogue as Peacemaking




Building Bridges for Interfaith Dialogue




The Practice of Dialogue: Case Studies



American Jews, Christians, and Muslims Working Together for Peace in the Middle East




Contributions of Interfaith Dialogue to Peacebuilding in the Former Yugoslavia




Mitigation in Northern Ireland: A Strategy for Living in Peace When Truth Claims Clash




Peacebuilding through Interfaith Organizations



Religion and Interfaith Conflict: Appeal of Conscience Foundation




The United Religions Initiative at Work



Conclusion



Contributors


Index