“The fact that religions, which usually have at their core a promotion of tolerance and peace, have been exploited to carry out violence clearly indicates that individuals and groups have not discovered the true "peace message" that is inherent in… — David R. Smock Copy Share Image
“I strongly feel that it is only when there is a deep understanding of one's own religious beliefs and commitments that progress can be made in achieving true understanding and respect for the religious values and beliefs of others. Engaging… — David R. Smock Copy Share Image
“The fact that religions, which usually have at their core a promotion of tolerance and peace, have been exploited to carry out violence clearly… — David R. Smock Copy Share Image
“I strongly feel that it is only when there is a deep understanding of one's own religious beliefs and commitments that progress can be… — David R. Smock Copy Share Image
“Many of the traditional approaches to interfaith dialogue have assumed that it can be successful only if agreements are reached about amorphous concepts and… — David R. Smock Copy Share Image
“When religious groups in a conflict eliminate the personal element and perceive themselves as representatives of collectives, heir actions tend to become more "radical"… — David R. Smock Copy Share Image
“The process of reconciliation implies that people who want to engage in interfaith cooperation should be prepared to reflect critically on their own religious… — David R. Smock Copy Share Image
“One of the biggest challenges for people involved in interfaith dialogue is to break down the stereotypes of the "other" that exist within their… — David R. Smock Copy Share Image
