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Understanding the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A Resource Guide for BenU: Interfaith Resources

Interfaith Organizations and Resources

The 10 Principles of Dialogue

When you're discussing something as emotionally fraught with tension as this conflict with someone else, keep these ten principles of inter-religious dialogue in mind. As Leonard Swidler states in the article given below, "Dialogue is a conversation on a common subject between two or more persons with differing views, the primary purpose of which is for each participant to learn from the other so that s/he can change and grow. This very definition of dialogue embodies the first commandment of dialogue. In the religious-ideological sphere in the past, we came together to discuss with those differing with us, for example, Catholics with Protestants, either to defeat an opponent, or to learn about an opponent so as to deal more effectively with her or him, or at best to negotiate with him or her."

Lisle

Kindlon Hall
5700 College Rd.
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 829-6050

Mesa

Gillett Hall
225 E. Main St.
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 878-7514