Catholic-Muslim dialogue condemns violence in the name of religion

November 28, 2014

Participants in a colloquium conducted by the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue and Iran’s Center for Interreligious Dialogue of Islamic Culture have condemned violence in the name of religion.

“The participants emphasized that Christian-Muslim constructive dialogue plays a crucial role in making a better society,” according to a joint statement issued at the conclusion of the November 25-26 meeting in Tehran.

“Spirituality is a both a divine gift and the fruit of a human journey leading to truth,” the statement continued. “A genuine spirituality enables us to recognize God’s presence and action within ourselves and in the world. The media is called to play its distinctive role in the promotion of positive relations between Christians and Muslims. The participants condemned all kinds of extremism and violence, especially committed in the name of religion.”

 

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Further information:

• Final Statement of the Ninth Colloquium of Interreligious Dialogue between the Center for Interreligious Dialogue of Islamic Culture and Relations Organization and the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue (Holy See Press Office)
• Cardinal Tauran, in Iran, calls for respect for religious minorities (CWN, 11/26)