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Overall, there needs to be a significant change in the way religious communities tackle interfaith dialogue. In my humble experience, the majority of models currently implemented by faiths are limited, passive, and sometimes, expensive. Let us go back to the spiritual messages of Prophets and saints and use their ethos to really provide solutions to humanity rather than only treating these messages ceremoniously. Perhaps then some of the important objectives of multiculturalism can be realized.
Issue of Dialogue & Alliance interfaith journal on the theme of "The Challenges of Multiculturalism in Europe and Russia."
We are now indeed in a new beginning in Africa, as is witnessed in the general good performance of many African economies, even during the period when the international economic situation is not so conducive for economic progress.
Education of the heart and intellect, the strengthening of marriage and family, and interfaith dialogue and cooperation are essential in developing an African Renaissance. Renaissance means rebirth. This concept of rebirth has been used to describe a new outburst of intellectual and artistic creativity, and, at the same time, it is commonly used as a term to describe a spiritual awakening. I believe both are necessary and equal parts of an African Renaissance.
We are celebrating an organization today that has stood the test of times. While we can boast of remarkable achievements, we also lament the remaining challenges and hurdles that continue to impede our efforts to reach the goals of an integrated and prosperous Africa. As we push towards the mark of celebrating another 50 years, let us seize the opportunities of the “African Moment” - Africa that is on the rise – Africa on the move as the next frontier!
Richly endowed with natural resources and with an exceptionally young population, Africa has everything to succeed. Africa needs the world, as the world needs Africa. Let's work together to make our continent a haven of peace and an island of prosperity, not only for the present generation but also for those to come.
I place great importance on close ties between the United Nations, the African Union and the continent's regional and sub-regional organizations. These cover an increasingly broad range of activities – from peacekeeping and mediation to peacebuilding, electoral assistance and the rule of law; from economic and social empowerment to sustainable development.
Tensions come as a result of misinterpretation of the religious books. At times ignorance and poverty play a greater role. Whatever are the causes, they boil down to misunderstanding and bias.
UPF-Europe Secretary General, Mark Brann, spoke of the relationship of Europe and Africa at an Africa Day program at the House of Lords in London on June 4. "
Many people will think, "Why does Christianity want to overcome the Islamic faith?" or "Why is the Islamic faith oppressing the Christians?" However bad the situation may be, there are people are who want to say "NO! That is not how we do it." There is a point that we started how to live together in peace.
Every culture throughout the world affirms the crucial role of the family in promoting social integration, intergenerational solidarity, and a healthy society. The family is the school of love and the very foundation for a harmonious society. Calling it the school of love elevates the traditional image of the family, with family members cultivating their heart through the many dimensions of loving relationships.