what do you understand by harmony among religion
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religious diversity in a globalized world. On the basis of recognizing religious diversity and differences, all religions
should enhance mutual understanding and empathy through dialogue, shoulder the common responsibility of
upholding peace and justice through cooperation, and foster intra- and inter-religious harmony and harmony between
the religious community and the larger society. It is imperative to promote the principle of “harmony without
uniformity” and learn to respect each other and jointly shoulder social responsibilities. The use of religion for ill
purposes should be opposed and religious extremism should be guarded against.
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In today's globalized world, growing exchanges and interactions between religions and a stronger trend
towards religious diversity are bringing about new opportunities and challenges to religious relations. On
the one hand, as exchanges among different religions are becoming more frequent, more opportunities are
provided to religions to conduct mutual learning and strengthen cooperation. In the history of all humanity,
particularly in some countries and regions in the east, we have already accumulated ample experience and
wisdom in regard to cultural diversity. On the other hand, challenges such as religious disputes or even
conflicts are rising even as the trend towards religious diversity is driving forward exchanges and
cooperation. In some countries and regions, religious distrust is growing almost as a result of religious
diversification, aggravating people's worries over new religious conflicts.
Faced with opportunities and challenges, governments, religious communities and other relevant
parties need to shoulder responsibilities and advocate religious harmony, resolve religious disputes and
conflicts, promote social harmony, and uphold world peace. This is the theme of my speech today.
By religious harmony, I mean the harmonious and common development within and between
individual religions as well as between the religious community and the larger society which is realized
through the dialogue-generated enhancement of mutual understanding and empathy and the sharing of the
common responsibilities of peace and justice on the precondition of recognizing religious diversity and
differences. Within a religion, it is important to approach issues of faith and doctrine with tolerance, and
enhance coordination and cooperation between different denominations. When addressing inter-religious
issues , we should respect and accommodate each other, enhance empathy through dialogue and build