RT Article
T1 Transformative Dialogue, Conflict, and Peacebuilding
JF The ecumenical review
VO 76
IS 5
SP 481
OP 487
A1 El Halabi, Elias
LA English
YR 2024
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1926064089
AB In the aftermath of the 11 September 2001, attacks, focus has shifted to dealing with religious fundamentalism and violence in the name of religion. Since religion was part of the problem, it needs to be part of the solution. The question is how interfaith dialogue can mitigate conflicts or resolve them as a crucial step toward building peace. Defining terminologies is a crucial step since the ambiguity generated about what is dialogue and the different perceptions of peace add to the complexity of the problem. This article introduces the different notions of peace and outlines the approaches to dealing with conflict. It argues that rethinking conflict is a key step and that transformation is the new paradigm. Transformative dialogue is essential to transforming conflict, thus leading to positive and sustainable peace. Interconnectedness, shared humanity and accountability are the foundations for the renewed interfaith partnership for sustainable peace.
K1 interconnectivity
K1 Transformation
K1 Peace
K1 Conflict
K1 Dialogue
DO 10.1111/erev.12883