Interreligious Dialogue as a Gateway to the Sustainable Development Goals: A Lebanese Case Study

Much has been written on the importance of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the creation of peace and of just and equitable societies; however, the role of religion in general and interreligious dialogue in particular in achieving those goals has not been extensively researched. F...

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Published in:Journal of ecumenical studies 2021-12, Vol.56 (1), p.24-54
Main Authors: Fahed, Ziad, Daou, Anna Maria
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Civil society
Collaboration
Communication
Cooperation
Equality
Faith
Gender equity
Gender inequality
Interfaith dialogue
National reconciliation
Objectives
Partnerships
Peace
Reconciliation
Religion
Religious leaders
Sex discrimination
Social justice
Sustainability
Sustainable development
Transformation
Violence
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Summary:Much has been written on the importance of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the creation of peace and of just and equitable societies; however, the role of religion in general and interreligious dialogue in particular in achieving those goals has not been extensively researched. For decades, religious actors' and institutions' role in conflict transformation, peacebuilding, and reconciliation has been overshadowed. This essay offers a critical analysis of the outcomes of interreligious dialogue and of its effect on the implementation of the goals through the work of the Sustainable Network of Religious Leaders in the North of Lebanon, which was launched by the Dialogue for Life and Reconciliation. The network worked extensively on matters related to gender equality and gender-based discrimination, inclusive societies, peace and justice, and creating partnerships for the goals. It pinpoints the successes, weaknesses, and challenges of this type of work and highlights the fact that it is only through comprehensive partnerships that the goals will be achieved. Through the collection of both primary and secondary data, this research aims at opening new doors toward a practical understanding of the role of interreligious dialogue in development and a better empirical analysis of its effects.
ISSN:0022-0558
2162-3937
2162-3937
DOI:10.1353/ecu.2021.0005