3. Religious Pluralism and Society - What is Inter-Faith Dialogue

Inter-faith dialogue

A conversation between people of different religious faiths aimed at mutual understanding and learning.

Sola Christus

The Christian doctrine affirming that Christ is the sole means of salvation.

Dialogue of daily life

Inter-faith dialogue that occurs in everyday interactions and experiences.

Dialogue of the common good

Collaboration between different faiths to promote social good and justice.

Dialogue of mutual understanding

Aiming to comprehend the beliefs and practices of other faiths.

Dialogue of spiritual life

Exchanges focused on spiritual experiences and insights across faiths.

Christian interest in inter-faith dialogue

Developed in the 20th century in response to historical events such as the Holocaust and immigration. (David Ford)

Holocaust impact on Christianity

Christians reflected on their complicity and moral responsibility after the Holocaust.

Christian view of Judaism

Historically viewed as a failed religion that did not recognize Jesus as the Messiah.

Religious affiliation shift in Britain (1983-2018)

A survey showing the change in religious identities, with an increase in non-Christian affiliations.

Exclusivist view of Christianity

The belief that salvation is attainable only through Christ.