Faiths in Conflict

Description

Crosscultural communication and interconnection have never been greater in the history of the world. Yet the potential for intercultural conflict accompanies every advance. And religious belief, which lies at the heart of most cultures, often appears to contribute to such unrest and at times even to violence. In this fascinating and ground-breaking study, Vinoth Ramachandra explores the complex nature of conflict among the major world religions of Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity, and also between them and the rising tide of secularism. Challenging stereotypes built up on every side, he raises questions about the seemingly inevitable clash of cultures due to their respective religious commitments. He puts to the test the belief that a secular society that rejects universal truth claims can sustain a truly tolerant and pluralistic society. He passionately demonstrates how the distinctive message of Christianity concerning the uniqueness of Jesus Christ actually provides a basis for a truly democratic and multicultural society.

First Sentence

Samuel Huntington's book The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order is an ambitious, influential and highly acclaimed attempt to articulate a framework that would make sense of our post-Cold War world.

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Other Editions

• Faiths in conflict?: Christian integrity in a multicultural worldInterVarsity Press1999-01-01
• Faiths in ConflictPaperbackInterVarsity Press2000-09-01