2. Religious Pluralism and Society - Need for dialogue

Inter-faith dialogue

A discussion or conversation promoting understanding and cooperation among different religious faiths.

Globalisation

The process of increasing interconnectedness and exchange of ideas, culture, and religion across the world.

Extremism

The holding of extreme political or religious views that might resort to violence.

Immigration

The act of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.

Secularism

The principle of separation of religion from political, social, and educational institutions.

Racial and religious tensions

Conflicts or frictions arising between different racial or religious groups.

Caricature

An exaggerated representation of someone or something, often oversimplifying complex beliefs.

British Social Attitudes Survey

A long-running survey that tracks changes in British citizens' beliefs and affiliations concerning religion and other social issues.

Religious pluralism

The coexistence of multiple religions and faiths within a society.

Empiricism

The theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience and evidence.