Religious Peacemakers on the International Scene: Hopes and Motivations
Interreligious dialogue involves religious leaders in a hybrid function as diplomats trapped between the secular and religious realms. Who are they and what are their motivations? In this article, we distinguish between theological and political peace dialogues, and trace the underlying concerns tha...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
[2018]
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The review of faith & international affairs
Year: 2018, Volume: 16, Issue: 3, Pages: 9-22 |
| IxTheo Classification: | AG Religious life; material religion AX Inter-religious relations ZC Politics in general |
| Further subjects: | B
Perennialism
B San Egidio B World Council of Churches (WCC) B religious diplomacy B Pragmatic B Khatami B Nathan Söderblom B Religious leaders B United Nations (un) B Peace B Interreligious Dialogue |
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| Summary: | Interreligious dialogue involves religious leaders in a hybrid function as diplomats trapped between the secular and religious realms. Who are they and what are their motivations? In this article, we distinguish between theological and political peace dialogues, and trace the underlying concerns that motivate those who initiate and moderate interreligious dialogues for peace. We discuss underlying religious sensibilities that inform their commitment, which range from those who see interreligious dialogue as a meaningful religious endeavour to those who see it as an opportunity to tell the Truth. Underlying each position, we find personal motivations entangled with particular religious worldviews. |
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| ISSN: | 1931-7743 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The review of faith & international affairs
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/15570274.2018.1509288 |