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Interfaith Dialogue

In an interconnected world, traditions increasingly recognize the need for respectful engagement across religious boundaries. Sacred texts themselves contain resources for understanding the religious other — from the Quran's recognition of People of the Book to the Buddhist Kalama Sutta's emphasis on testing teachings through experience.

Across the World's Religions

Christianity
Practice
Ecumenism; recognizing God's work beyond the church
Key Text
John 10:16; Acts 10:34-35; Romans 2:14-15
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Islam
Practice
Ahl al-Kitab (People of the Book) — recognition of prior revelations
Key Text
Quran 2:62, 29:46, 5:48
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Judaism
Practice
Bnei Noach (Noahide laws) — universal moral code for all humanity
Key Text
Genesis 9:1-7; Sanhedrin 56a; Amos 9:7
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Hinduism
Practice
Sarva dharma sama bhava — all religions lead to the same truth
Key Text
Bhagavad Gita 4:11; Rig Veda 1.164.46
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Buddhism
Practice
Kalama Sutta — test teachings through experience, not blind faith
Key Text
AN 3.65 (Kalama Sutta); MN 56
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