Theodora Benesch / Julia Köbrich

Putting Interreligious Peace Together: Insights from Two Years of Research

Contribution | 2024


  • Abstract

    The project „Religion for Peace: Identifying Conditions and Mechanisms of Interfaith Peace“ explored ways to build and maintain peace between different religious groups. This illustrated summary presents key findings and highlights what we learned about interreligious peace, challenges involved, and ideas about what can be done to put interreligious peace together. The studies conducted as part of the project emphasize the significance of social bonds and genuine religious tolerance in fostering interreligious peace. They also identify disrespect, discrimination, and exclusive beliefs as significant obstacles. Beyond advocating for structures that promote equity among different groups, we can all contribute positively by doing good things and talking about it: friendships inspire more friendships, and messages of peace can be powerful.

    Research Programmes

    Research Comic | 2024

    The Making of Interreligious Peace

    Sometimes, people belonging to different religions do not get along well. In 2022 we travelled to Sierra Leone and Togo where interreligious relations were very peaceful. This comic depicts some examples of how to make interreligious peace: celebrating together, collaborating, being friends, and respecting each other despite differences.

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