Interfaith Reconciliation

peaceful living in a multi-religious society. This is because differences are an integral part of nature. So the only way we can live peacefully in a society characterized by religious differences is by practicing religious tolerance and respecting other people’s religious convictions. Of course, everyone is entitled to follow what they think is best for their inner solace. However, mutual respect should be for each other and their deeply-held convictions. While studying major religions, I found that every religion, including Islam, teaches the art of difference management. Every religion tells us how to live in a multi-religious society with peace and harmony. A spiritually evolved person lives in society as a disciplined person, a harmless member of society, and a no-problem person to his neighbours. In short, such a person’s attitude and behaviour towards all fellow human beings, irrespective of relig ion, should be human-friendly. The One God has created this vast universe and everything in it, including people who look different and subscribe to different belief systems. If we are conscious that one day we will have to return to God and answer for all our actions while we were on Earth, it may help us deal kindly and gently with all of God’s creatures whom we may meet, including people from different walks and ways of life, religions and communities. Such God-consciousness can help us relate with goodness with everyone who comes into our life, irrespective of their religion or another such identity marker.