Theological Reflection and Conclusion

1. Introduction
2. Michael Amaladoss’ Background; A call to dialogue
4. Meaning, goals and Three Faces of Interreligious Dialogue
5. Forms of Interreligious Dialogue
6. Obstacles to Dialogue

7. Theological Reflection and Conclusion
Michael Amaladoss has underlined the “key points” of Interreligious Dialogue in doing Theology in Asia . Interreligious Dialogue is a meeting and communication between persons about a deeper grasp of the truth and to achieve a better human relationship in a spirit of sincerity, respect and mutual trust of the other religions. It is a way in which people (believers) come to appreciate each other even in the face of their differences. Interreligious Dialogue, therefore, should provide a ground where people can express their feelings freely and seek ways of resolving long-standing differences.

Amaladoss, then, has described the forms of Interreligious Dialogue, in which the practical aspect of dialogue will come to “ground”. Dialogue, however, should not be done only on the intellectual or spiritual level, detached from the social misery and the physical sufferings of so many people; it should be carried out in those very situations. In doing so, I believe, it will help people to know each other’s faith more deeply, the things they have in common and those that differ. Above all, I believe that the great continent of Asia would not only be known as the great birthplace of massive religions but also as the home where seeds of peace would be deeply rooted in the hearts and lives of people.

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