Inter-Faith Dialogue: A Way of Harmony of Life Asian Praxis of Theology

Abstract

By and large, the harmony of life constitutes the foundational ecosystem of Indian religions. Indian theologisation must therefore resonate with the broader Asian understanding of religion as way—for religions are fundamentally pathways, wherein the way itself is truth and life. The most authentic way to engage this Asian sensibility is through open, non-judgemental, and non-conclusive dialogue. Such dialogue fosters mutual empowerment, processes of learning and unlearning, and enables a genuine fusion of horizons. Dialogue, therefore, must be understood as an awakening in its own right; it is not merely a means to an end but a religious experience in itself. In this context, the Trinitarian understanding of the Godhead—both in Hinduism and Christianity—offers a profound theological foundation for conceiving interreligious dialogue as an inclusive religious consciousness. This consciousness acknowledges the radical plurality of existence while remaining attentive to the demands of justice inherent in all authentic dialogue among religions.