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Abp M. Fitzgerald: The christian roots of Europe and religious pluralism today
Religious pluralism is not a new phenomenon in Europe, for there have always been different religious communities living side by side in the continent. Yet it must be said that this pluralism has increased, particularly in the last half century, The first part of this paper will examine the relationship between Christianity and other religions […]
Mustafa Ceric, Islam in Europe or european islam
1. In its self-understanding, Europe has been perceived as a Christian Continent. It is not only historically, but also factually, that this perception is incorrect. It is the fact of European history that throughout the centuries large communities of Jewish and Muslim people lived in Europe. From the Iberian to the Balkan peninsula these two […]
Ks. Tomáš Halík: Today evening’s prayer
Brothers and sisters, Before we set off this evening for the place where we are to pray together as Christians, Jews and Muslims for the future of Europe , , I would like to relate a Hassidic story to you:Rabbi Pinchas asked his students how one recognises the moment when night ends and day begins. […]
Bp Hilarion: Can Europe breathe with one lung? Catholic-Orthodox Dialogue Today
Paper at the VI Gniezno Convention „Europe oj Dialogue. To be Christian in Contemporary Europe „, 17 September 2005 Christianity mus t breathe with twa lungs, Eastern and Western. This metaphor, which belongs to the Russian poet Vyacheslav Ivanov and derives from the worldview of Vladimir Soloviev, is very popular in Catholic circles. It was […]
DECLARATION OF DIALOGUE
We the representatives of the young generation of Poles, Germans and Ukrainians wish to know more about one another and understand the history and arguments of our neighbours. Our nations were divided by the past, but we are opening a new chapter. Despite the existing difficulties, the first step has been made. This step is […]
Bp Hiliarion: The Church – Europe dialogue
The European Constitutional Treaty calls for an open, transparent and regular dialogue with churches and religious, as well as philosophical and non-confessional organizations (article I-52). It is important that, in spite ofFrench and Dutch 'no’ to the Constitutional Treaty and uncertainty about its future destiny, the provision about the dialogue with the churches and religious organizations is retained and incorporated in any legislative document which may eventually replace the Constitutional Treaty. But why is this dialogue necessary? How should it be organized? What should be its purpose and subject? Who are the main partners in this dialogue? And what results can we expect from it?
Abp H. Muszyński, The Dialogue between the Church and the World
*1. The Christian meaning of dialogue*In a democratic and pluralistic society, dialogue is a commonly accepted means of communication and understanding. It is an opportunity, necessity and a challenge at the same time. Christian dialogue does not differ from other forms of dialogue. However, conceived of as an attitude of a person, it has its […]
Jarosław Pietras: Dialogue and Compromise as the Basis of the Activity of the European Union
Cardinal Primate, Excellencies, Distinguished Guests. I am deeply honoured to have the opportunity to speak at this Convention about the fundamentals of EU, that is, dialogue and compromise between EU member states and between the nations the states merely represent. There is a need of a moment of reflection, I believe, on what we can […]
Message of the Holy Father Benedict XVI
To the Most Reverend BrotherArchbishop Henryk MuszyńskiMetropolitan of Gniezno Continuing the tradition of my Predecessor John Paul II, I wish to extend my words of welcome to the Organisers and Participants of the VI Gniezno Convention. I do it all the more willingly since – when a cardinal – I myself was invited to take […]
Gniezno: wzajemna modlitwa żydów, chrześcijan i muzułmanów
Wzajemna Modlitwa Żydów, Chrześcijan i Muzułmanów w intencji Europy odbyła się na rynku w Gnieźnie na zakończenie drugiego dnia VI Zjazdu Gnieźnieńskiego „Europa dialogu”.
