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Interreligious dialogue is seen as a necessity in any society, as a way to build bridges in an increasingly diverging world.
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The quote says that people from different religions need to talk with one another, especially when society is becoming more divided. “Building bridges” means creating understanding and connection across religious differences. Dialogue is presented not as a minor courtesy, but as a necessary way to help people live together in a diverging world.
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- Community of Sant’Egidio
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- Official Statement
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