Monday, Apr 11, 2005
Monday, Apr 11, 2005 |
| New Delhi | ||||
|
News:
Front Page |
National |
Tamil Nadu |
Andhra Pradesh |
Karnataka |
Kerala |
New Delhi |
Other States |
International |
Opinion |
Business |
Sport |
Miscellaneous |
Engagements |
Advts: Classifieds | Employment | New Delhi
By Our Staff Reporter
NEW DELHI, APRIL 10. Highlighting the role of dialogue, the international conference on "Inter-Civilisational Dialogue in a Globalising World'' concluded here today. A five-point resolution was also adopted by the participants. Discussing the challenges to inter-civilisational dialogue in a global, multi-cultural scenario, issues like values of civilisations, challenges and methodology to end conflicts were touched upon. At a panel discussion held earlier in the day, the President of World Muslim Congress, Adullah Omar Naseef, said that dialogue was a necessity. He also noted that Islam talks about the discipline of the individual, society and the State. Calling Islam a globalising religion, he added that that work has to be done to develop the values and ethics for globalisation. Addressing the conference, the former Supreme Court Chief Justice, A.M. Ahmadi, pointed out the difference between accommodation and tolerance. Preferring accommodation to tolerance, he said that the former was based on the principle of equality. The resolution highlights the "urgent need to harness the creative potential and energies of religious traditions in the service of global peace and harmonious co-existence among different people, religious communities and ethnic groups''. The five-point resolution also emphasises the need to project the legacy of inter-religious tolerance, peaceful co-existence and cultural synthesis that has been a part of Asian religious and cultural traditions. It also points out the need for co-operation and collaboration among institutions and agencies engaged in promoting "inter-cultural understanding''. The resolution notes the importance of harnessing modern technology and communications technology for disseminating the message of inter-cultural understanding and harmonious co-existence. To this end, the setting up of a website for fostering intercultural, inter-religious and inter-civilisational dialogue and reconciliation was also discussed. Finally, it also recommends the setting up of a Centre for Inter-Cultural Dialogue and Reconciliation in the Capital.
Printer friendly
page
News:
Front Page |
National |
Tamil Nadu |
Andhra Pradesh |
Karnataka |
Kerala |
New Delhi |
Other States |
International |
Opinion |
Business |
Sport |
Miscellaneous |
Engagements |
|
|
|
The Hindu Group: Home | About Us | Copyright | Archives | Contacts | Subscription Group Sites: The Hindu | Business Line | The Sportstar | Frontline | The Hindu eBooks | The Hindu Images | Home |
Copyright © 2005, The
Hindu. Republication or redissemination of the contents of
this screen are expressly prohibited without the written consent of
The Hindu
|
