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One of the world's foremost exponents of the "pluralist" position
as the most adequate Christian theological account of religious
diversity turns to a new and urgent issue facing the community of
world religions. For Paul Knitter, the spectre of environmental and
social injustice looms over any serious discussion of humankind's
future. As urgent as it is to have peace among the world's
believers to achieve peace among nations, it is urgent that these
communities unite in understanding and defending of the earth. In
One Earth Many Religions Knitter looks back at his own "dialogical
odyssey" and forward to the way that interfaith encounters and
dialogue must focus attention on new challenges. Nothing less than
enlisting the commitment of the world's religions on the task of
saving our common home will do. In making that case, Knitter makes
clear the complex structurespolitical, economic, and social as well
as religious - that face those who approach this task. While
articulating a "this-worldly soteriology" necessary to overcome our
eco-human plight, Knitter offers practical considerations on
actions and projects that have and should have been undertaken to
stem the tide of environmental and human suffering. The global
crisis is both at the center of One Earth Many Religions and a test
case for Knitter and others engaged in the dialogue of religions.
Can religious differences concerning the nature of the transcendent
themselves be transcended in order to promote eco-human well-being?
The issue seems basic and clearif interreligious dialogue cannot
effect such a change, then one must question whether religion is of
any use whatsoever.
"Three Windows on Heaven" is a remarkably inclusive book,
bringing together Chief Rabbis alongside the Grand Mufti of Egypt's
famous Al-Azhar University, and leading international Anglican and
Catholic figureheads. The thought-provoking essays on interfaith
dialogue penned by these leading religious thinkers are anchored in
reference to the scriptures.
The quest to broaden and strengthen religious tolerance, in the
face of an increasingly fragmented world, is a human imperative to
which all of these contributors are passionately committed. The
book is edited by Aly El Samman, President of the International
Union for Intercultural and Interfaith Dialogue and Peace Education
(ADIC).
The proceedings of the fourth PRO ORIENTE Colloquium Syriacum,
which focussed on a culture of co-existence in pluralistic
societies in the Middle East and in India.
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Peace Primer II
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Lynn Gottlieb, Rabia Harris, Kenneth L Sehested
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An honest discussion regarding how devout Christians should react
to the academic evidence and genuine personal experience that other
religious ways result in engaged, loving and moral lives. Does
being "saved," by the Christian definition, require a faith in
Jesus Christ - meaning the historical person - or rather is it only
important that human beings life their lives in accordance to His
teachings. This books argues that one can be committed to a savior
of "some other name," and simultaneously be aligned with Christian
theologically and commitment.
This book reflects on one of the most pressing challenges of our
time: the current and historical relationships that exist between
the faith-traditions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It begins
with discussion on the state of Jewish-Christian relations,
examining antisemitism and the Holocaust, the impact of Israel and
theological controversies such as covenant and mission. Kessler
also traces different biblical stories and figures, from the Hebrew
Bible and the New Testament, demonstrating Jewish-Christian contact
and controversy. Jews and Christians share a sacred text, but more
surprisingly, a common exegetical tradition. They also need to deal
with some of the more problematic and violent biblical texts. Jews,
Christians and Muslims includes reflection on the encounter with
Islam, including topics associated with a divergent history and
memory as well contemporary relations between the three Abrahamic
faiths. Kessler's writings shed light on common purpose as well as
how to manage difference, both vital in forming a positive identity
and sustaining a flourishing community.
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