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  Introduction

  Part I: Fundamental reflections 1.1 Who wants inter-religious dialogue, and why? 1.2 Who is in conversation with whom? 1.3 What is the conversation about? 1.4 What is the purpose of inter-religious dialogue? 1.5 Political conflict as a subtext 1.6 Diversity and differences within religious communities 1.7 Anxieties, and memories of insult and injury

  Part II: Practical Guidelines for successful inter-religious dialogue 2.1 If a dialogue is to go well it will depend on the dialogical attitudes of the participants 2.2 Radical respect for your opposite number is fundamental 2.3 Be aware of structural asymmetry, and take measures to counteract it 2.4 Give up thinking you have the power to make or use unilateral definitions. Respect other peoples’ interpretation of what they think and do 2.5 Remember, we are all learners, and learning all the time 2.6 Seeing things from a different perspective takes practice 2.7 Learn to see ourselves as others see us 2.8 Make your own basic assumptions clear, and suspend judgement on what others may say 2.9 Respond to problems and disruptions in discussion as soon as they occur 2.10 Speak from the heart! 2.11 Remember, each language is different! 2.12 Slow down! 2.13 Recognise what you have in common, and acknowledge where you differ 2.14 Be fair! Compare like with like 2.15 Plan interfaith events in an interfaith way! 2.16 Exercise care and sensitivity in the organisation of interfaith celebrations

  Check-list for the planning of interfaith events 1. What is the starting-point? 2. Organisational questions / framework 3. Questions of content 4. Conclusions and evaluation

  The Authors