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Exclusivism
Only one true way or form
Inclusivism
All can be accomodated in one
Pluralism
Everyone has a part of truth
Interfaith Dialogue
Communication and appreciation of each other's religions
Ecumenical
"inhabited house" "whole world" concerns the whole world
Modernism
Bigger and better, quantity vs quality, threatens traditional values
Materialism
Relying on worldly things, no greater purpose. only material things exisit
Rationalism
Solely based on reason
Humanitarian
That which espouses or helps humanity; treating all people with respect as human beings
Reconciliation
Make one again. Learn, accept, respect.
Parliament of World Religions
1st International meeting
Chicago 1893 (Centennial 1993)
Critical Issues considered
Agree/define a global standard for behavior
Sri Ramakrishna
his dream that one day all people could coexist
(St. Francis of) Assisi Conference
Pray for world peace, world will not survive without prayer
Pope John Paul II
Organizes Assisi Conference
Progressive pope -> enters a temple and mosque to build peaceful ties
Council of Faiths
Britain, mulit-faith welcome centre, counseling, health care services, political matters