Peaceful Interfaith Dialogue

FOLLOW ONE, RESPECT ALL rather than reaction. This will enable one to absorb shocks and continue undeterred on their onward journey. Besides being a practical solution to problems faced in the outside world, forbearance and patience are also a means for positive character-building. One who fails to exercise patience gives free rein to negative thoughts and feelings and develops a negative personality. In contrast, one who remains patient is so morally bolstered by his positive thoughts and feelings that he creates a positive personality. The relevance of this discussion for relations between members of different religious communities is obvious. FOLLOW ONE, RESPECT ALL Today, we all live in pluralistic societies. To maintain peace and harmony in such societies, good thinking and discernment among people are required, including regarding matters related to religious plurality. A society comprising aware or awakened individuals is one where inter-community harmony can flourish. By promoting awareness among individual members of society regarding religious plurality and the importance of respecting all religions and their adherents, the problem of inter-community conflict can be solved, and inter-community harmony can be established. Some basic issues that relate to the vital question of properly educating people about the issue of inter-community relations need to be clarified. One of these is the issue of religious differences. A comparative study of the various