One of the biggest challenges for people involved in interfaith dialogue is to break down the stereotypes of the "other" that exist within their own religious traditions and groups. Religious groups need to first acknowledge and confess their own role in fostering and contributing to injustice and conflict. (by Cilliers, Ch. 3, p. 49)David R. Smock
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When the world is divided into religions, the perception of the other is shaped by the prejudices of the group. The challenge for people involved in interfaith dialogue is to break down this stereotype and to let the other know that they are not an enemy.
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