Interfaith dialogue and Islam
It is not a secret that Muslims are finding themselves increasingly under attack across the world. Global events have largely contributed to the treatment of Muslims in the West.
Previously events around 9/11 altered people’s perception of Muslims and now news of ISIL’s horrific and barbaric actions are creating a similar effect. News of ISIL horrific and barbaric actions is widespread.
Members of this so-called “Islamic” group have carried out mass murders of Muslims and Christians in Iraq. World and religious leaders from across the planet have condemned the actions of ISIS.
Many leaders in the Muslim community have publicly condemned the actions of ISIL and other such groups. They are also partnering with other religious leaders from various faith communities to change the conversation from one of hate to one of peace.
Since the second half of the twentieth century, organized dialogue meetings have proliferated at the local, regional, and international levels. The meetings vary significantly in their organization, focus, and venue, as well as in the composition of participants.
Several motives have propelled the contemporary dialogue movement. These include desires to foster understanding, to stimulate communication, to correct stereotypes, to work on specific problems of mutual concern, to explore similarities and differences, and to facilitate means of witness and cooperation.
So, given the challenging times Muslims are living in, how important is interfaith dialogue now?
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