An Investigation of Interreligious Dialogue as Path for the Promotion of Peace in the Society According to the Writings of John Paul II

Nobert Yarshikeh & Dr. Newton Kahumbi
Tanganza University College, Kenya
Email: nobertyarshikeh@gmail.com

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate interreligious dialogue as a path for the promotion of peace in the society as asserted by John Paul II in the World Conference on Religion and Peace. Rising incidents of political, social, and ecologic problems is a great concern to interreligious dialogue. Using document analysis, collecting of information from books in the library and internet sources, it was found that interreligious dialogue as asserted by John Paul II plays a role in promoting peace in the society. The consideration of some activities as asserted by John Paul II are very crucial in interreligious dialogue. The activities contribute to the promotion of peace through interreligious dialogue. The study definitely answers the questions regarding the correlation between interreligious dialogue and the promotion of peace in the society. The researcher acknowledges the fact that future research could be carried out to establish the correlation between the different forms of interreligious dialogue and the promotion of peace in the society.