At a time while the realm is turning into more and more interdependent, multi-cultural and multi-religious, the idea that of non secular pluralism is below attack because of hatred, prejudice and false impression from either non secular exclusivists and dogmatic secularists. during this very important and well timed booklet, twenty across the world acclaimed students and major spiritual thinkers reply to modern demanding situations in numerous methods. a few speak about the belief of a discussion of civilisations; others discover the interfaith ideas and moral assets in their personal religious traditions. them all reject the concept that any unmarried faith can declare a monopoly of knowledge; all are dedicated to the best of a simply and peaceable society during which humans of alternative religions and cultures can fortunately coexist. more room is the following given to Islam than to Judaism and Christianity simply because, because of adverse stereotypes, it's the such a lot misunderstood of the main global religions. HRH Prince Hassan bin Talal of Jordan contributes the Foreword.
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