SHARED WISDOM

In the realm of religion today, differences can be successfully handled only through meaningful, positive, peaceful dialogue. Therefore, a major purpose of such dialogue should be to seek peaceful solutions to controversial matters. In such dialogue, the parties should present their viewpoint supported by arguments while remaining ready for giving and take—a prerequisite for a successful dialogue—rather than insisting on all their demands being unconditionally met. Further, the parties should recognize that while differences in religion and culture are a reality, no discrimination should be made between people regarding respect and dignity. PEACE ACTIVISM People seeking to promote harmony and peace between different faith groups must educate people to accept certain differences as a natural reality rather than striving to eliminate all differences. Differences are a natural part of God’s Creation Plan. Therefore, we need to learn to live with differences rather than trying to eliminate them. People working for peace activism and interfaith harmony must educate people to respect all people despite their differences. Rather than trying to eliminate all differences, they must accept certain differences as a natural phenomenon. Rather than seeking to eliminate all differences, they should seek to foster among people the spirit of respect for one another despite