Enjeux politiques du dialogue interreligieux

AUTEUR : KIZITO FORBI

ABSTRACT

Is religion a source of conflict and tension or of peace and harmonious living-together? Etymologically, religion is opening up to the other who is different from me in order to establish collaborative relationships. In this light, it is evident that the plurality of religions is the foundation of interreligious dialogue. Religious pluralism in Cameroon is traditional-identity, missionary-communitarian and Pentecostal-institutional. Three types of religious dialogues go on in these religions: day-to-day dialogue, collaborative action and dialogue of religious experience. Recurrent themes in the dialogues include promoting living-together, fostering religious freedom, reinforcing citizenship, etc. In order for religious diversity to be an asset in Cameroon the principles of secularity and distinctiveness should be respected. Albeit religions have specific differences interreligious dialogue should fulfil its prophetic function, which is the building of humanity in conjunction with the Cameroonian context.