Fundamentalism as it is called is not confined to the Muslim world. It is something that we have seen in different parts of the world. Let us hope that a dialogue between the followers of the three great monotheistic religions could help in putting an end to this.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fundamentalism is a global issue; dialogue among the three monotheistic religions could help reduce it.
- In plain terms
- Use inter‑religious dialogue to combat fundamentalism.
- What can you take from it?
- Encourage conversation across faiths to curb extremism.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What barriers exist to genuine interfaith dialogue?
- How can dialogue be made more effective?
Another view
Dialogue alone may not change deeply held extremist beliefs.
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