Dialogue for peace
Why dialogue ij important
definitions
for peace
Peace: Living without conflict or
hostility. It is living in harmony
Dialogue is important for peace. If people talk to each other, they
with one another, with peace of
have a better chance of understanding the other person's point of view,
mind, freedom and security.
even if they do not agree with it. Dialogue is not the same as a debate. It is
not about making a case that everyone has to vote on; nobody wins in dialogue the
same way they do in debate.
The important things to remember when involved in dialogue are to:
Take time to listen to both sides.
ask questions.
Respect those you are in dialogue with. To respect is to have regard for the feelings, rights and opinions of others.
Dialogue is important for peace because:
It gives an opportunity for people to feel listened to.
Through dialogue, people become better informed and they no longer rely on hearsay or assumptions.
It allows questions and understanding.
Interaction
If you understand someone even if you do not share the same opinions or have the same beliefs, you are less likely to
dislike them, to spread lies about them, or consider them bad. If you feel listened to, you are less likely to feel
frustrated or angry. You are less likely to resort to aggression to express your feelings.
Interaction further helps understanding between different groups. Interaction may happen in different ways, such
as sharing space or resources, holding events together and discussing ideas about something. This can be
helpful in bringing different religions together.
"The dublin city interfaith forum organizes events like World Religion day. The 2018 event was in
Baha'i World centre, Dublin. The theme for this event was unity."
