The Role of Interfaith Dialogue in Preventing World Wars

In a world where humanity, more than ever, stands on the precipice of self-annihilation, the root of the crisis must be sought not in military arsenals, but in the shuttering of the heart and mind. Global wars and disputes, before being the result of political calculus, are the manifestation of a more profound crisis: the alienation of the human person from the existential reality of the 'other' and a severance from our shared spiritual heritage. In an age where the language of force has superseded the logic of dialogue, interreligious discourse is not just one option among many, but an urgent necessity for preventing the outbreak of war and global animosities. The Role of Interfaith Dialogue in Preventing World Wars addresses a foundational question: Can faith be a force for peace? This volume is founded upon the conviction that sincere dialogue between religions-particularly Islam and Christianity-is key to preventing global catastrophes. It offers a practical and hopeful prospect: one in which engagement rooted in shared ethical values can disarm ideologies of hatred and build bridges of empathy between cultures. Authored by: Ali Akbar Alikhani, Taher Amini Golestani, Mohammad Sahaf Kashani, Mari Jo¿e Osredkar, Vedran Obüina, Johann Ertl. Compiled by: Taher Amini Golestani.